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Patrick Macnee, born Daniel Patrick Macnee on February 6, 1922, in Paddington, London, England, was a British and American actor and television producer. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II. His professional career began in 1946 and concluded in 2003. He was educated at Eton College and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.
Macnee was married to Katherine Woodville and had two children. He died on June 25, 2015, in Rancho Mirage. He was a native English speaker and wrote in English. His citizenship included the United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Film & TV
Paddington, London, England, UK
Patrick Macnee was an English actor, best known for his role as the secret agent John Steed in the series The Avengers (1961-1969).
Known for
- Short Sharp Shocks Volume 4 — Tony (The Fatal Night)2025
- The Witnessing of Angels — Self - Host2006
- Must See TV2005
- Unlocking DaVinci's Code — Narrator/Host2004
- The Low Budget Time Machine — Dr. Ballard2003
- Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond — Narrator (voice)2000
- Silhouettes: The James Bond Titles — Narrator (voice)2000
- Inside 'Moonraker' — Narrator (voice)2000
- Inside 'Octopussy' — Narrator (voice)2000
- Inside 'Licence to Kill' — Narrator (voice)2000
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Key facts
- Born
- Daniel Patrick Macnee , ( 1922-02-06 ) 6 February 1922, Paddington , London, England
- Died
- 25 June 2015 (2015-06-25) (aged 93), Rancho Mirage, California , U.S.
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom United States (from 1959)
- Education
- Eton College
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 1938–2005
- Known for
- John Steed in The Avengers
- Spouses
- Barbara Douglas ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1942 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1956 ) Katherine Woodville ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1965 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1969 ) Baba Majos de Nagyzsenye ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1988 ; died 2007 )
- Mother
- Dorothea Macnee
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Patrick
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Place of birth
- London
- Place of death
- Rancho Mirage
- Occupation
- actor
- Educated at
- Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military branch
- Royal Navy
- Official website
- www.patrickmacnee.com
- Image
- Patrick MacNee Linda Thorson 1968.JPG
- Number of children
- 2
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- Commons category
- Patrick Macnee
- date of birth
- 1922-02-06
- date of death
- 2015-06-25
- name in native language
- Patrick Macnee
- start of work period
- 1946-00-00
- end of work period
- 2003-00-00
- writing language
- English language
- birth name
- Daniel Patrick Macnee
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Encyclopedic overview
Daniel Patrick Macnee (6 February 1922 – 25 June 2015) was a British-American actor best known for his breakthrough role as secret agent John Steed in the television series The Avengers (1961–1969). Starting out as the assistant to David Keel (Ian Hendry), he became the lead when Hendry left after the first series, and was subsequently partnered with a succession of female assistants. He later reprised the role in The New Avengers (1976–1977).
Born in London as the eldest son of socialite Dorothea Macnee, Macnee served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War before starting his career as an actor in British television. He appeared in numerous television series up until 2001, including the Twilight Zone episode "Judgement Night" (1959); Columbo; Magnum, P.I.; Hart to Hart; Murder, She Wrote; The Love Boat; and Frasier. In 1984, he was the subject of the British television series This Is Your Life.
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