Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee

About the Author

Patrick Macnee was born in 1922 in London, England.  He first appeared on stage and made his film debut as an extra in Pygmalion.  After World War II, he resumed his stage and film career, with bit parts such as Young Jacob Marley in Scrooge.  The role that brought him worldwide fame and popularity was the part of John Steed, in the classic British television series The Avengers.  During the 1980s and 1990s, he became a familiar face on American television in such series as Gavilan, Empire, Thunder in Paradise and Night Man.  Patrick has recorded a number of audiobooks including eight of Jack Higgins' thrillers and Peter Mayle's Toujours Provence.