Patrick Macnee: John Steed of The Avengers Dies at 93
June 25, 2015
Patrick Macnee was an English-American actor. Born on February 6, 1922, in London, he served in the Royal Navy in World War II.
He played the suave secret agent John Steed in the British series The Avengers (1961-1969), with his trademark bowler hat and umbrella. He also appeared in This Is Spinal Tap and A View to a Kill and in the TV series Battlestar Galactica as a voice.
He moved to California in the 1970s. Macnee died at his home in Rancho Mirage on June 25, 2015, at age 93.
Achievements: Star of The Avengers.
Birth: February 6, 1922 - London, England.
Profession: Actor.
Interesting Facts: He was a cousin of an Earl.