Facts you need to know about the popular Movie actor Roger Moore
Roger Moore was the third actor to play James Bond the fictional character created by Ian Fleming [1908-1964].
Roger Moore appeared in seven James Bond films "Live and Let Die" [1973], "The Man with the Golden Gun" [1974], "The Spy Who Loved Me" [1977], "Moonraker" [1979],"For Your Eyes Only" [1981], "Octopussy" [1983], and "A View to a Kill" [1985].
Roger Moore has been the longest serving James Bond from 1973 to 1985.
Roger Moore gave a new image to James Bond as that of lighthearted playboy who is full of humor.
Roger Moore honestly confessed that he did not perform any of his stunts as James Bond, while other Bond actors did their own stunts.
Roger Moore was the favorite of Ian Fleming to play James Bond in "Dr. No" in 1959 while producer Cubby Broccoli chose Sean Connery.
Roger Moore in his post-James Bond era played the role of a flamboyant homosexual in "Boat Trip" [2002].
Roger Moore in October of 2007 was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his wonderful work in film and television dramas.
Roger Moore in 1999 was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire [CBE] and in 2003 was knighted Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire [KBE].
Roger Moore received several lifetime achievement awards from various film festivals like Palm Spring film festival, USA in 1997; and Monte Carlo TV Festival in 2002.
Roger Moore received Lifetime Achievement Awards: Golden Camera from German TV in 1992; Tele Gatto from Italian TV in 1995; and Bambi from German magazine Bunte in 1991.
Roger Moore had received Ondas Award from Spanish TV in 1968 for his performance in a television drama "The Saint".
