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He is best known as the star of the television series Return of the Saint (1978–79), in which he assumed the role of Simon Templar from Roger Moore (1962–69). [5] The role led to his being considered a leading contender for the role of James Bond in the early 1980s, when Moore announced his intention to leave the role.
Ian Ogilvy was born on 30 September 1943 in Woking, Surrey, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for I, Claudius (1976), Death Becomes Her (1992) and My Life in Ruins (2009).
- September 30, 1943
Ian Ogilvy was born on 30 September 1943 in Woking, Surrey, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for I, Claudius (1976), Death Becomes Her (1992) and My Life in Ruins (2009). He has been married to Kathryn Holcomb since 1992.
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- Woking, Surrey, England, UK
Actor and author Ian Ogilvy became a household name in TV show Return of the Saint in 1978. Ahead of the release of his new film, We Still Steal the Old Way , we had a chat about his career, stage fright, ageism in Hollywood and the advice he’d offer to his younger self…
Ian Raymond Ogilvy (born 30 September 1943) is an English film and television actor. He is best known as the star of the TV series Return of the Saint (1978–79), in which he assumed the role of Simon Templar from Roger Moore (1962–69).
Full name, Ian Raymond Ogilvy; born September 30 (some sources cite September13), 1943, in Woking, Surrey, England; son of Aileen Raymond (an actress); father, in advertising; married Diane (marriage ended); married Kathryn "Kitty" Holcomb (an actress), 1992; children: (first marriage) Emma (stepdaughter),Titus; (second marriage) two stepsons.
Cinema Retro's Mark Mawston recently caught up with the legendary Ian Ogilvy to discuss projects past and present. Mark Mawston: Ian, your film career began in the mid 60’s with The She Beast, directed by Michael Reeves.
