Roger Moore
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 21, 1900 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- March 24, 1999
- Active Years
- 1924–1953 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 97 credits in database
Biography
Roger Moore was an English actor born on October 14, 1927, and died on May 23, 2017, at the age of 89. He is known for playing fictional spy James Bond in seven movies from 1973 to 1985, playing the role more times than any other actor. Moore had a long stint as James Bond, appearing in films such as Live and Let Die and A View to a Kill. He was also a UNICEF ambassador and was knighted, becoming Sir Roger George Moore KBE CBE.
Career overview
Sir Roger George Moore was an English actor who achieved international recognition for his portrayal of the fictional spy James Bond. He appeared in seven James Bond films between 1973 and 1985, including Live and Let Die and A View to a Kill. His tenure in the role represents the longest stint of any actor to play the character in the film series. Beyond his work as a performer, he served as a UNICEF ambassador.
The actor was born on October 14, 1927, and passed away on May 23, 2017, at the age of 89 following a short battle with cancer. While he is most frequently associated with the James Bond franchise, which he joined as the successor to Sean Connery, his career spanned several decades. Separately, archival records identify a different individual named Roger Moore, born Joseph I. Young in Chicago, Illinois, on September 21, 1900. This American screen actor was active from 1924 to 1953 and was the older brother of actor Robert Young. He died on March 24, 1999, at the age of 98.
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97 titles- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) as Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Pickup on South Street (1953) as Mr. Victor (uncredited)
- Small Town Girl (1953) as Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Dangerous When Wet (1953) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Cigar Clerk (uncredited)
- Kansas City Confidential (1952) as News Vendor's Customer (uncredited)
- Young Man with Ideas (1952) as Real Estate Associate (uncredited)
- Pat and Mike (1952) as Photographer (uncredited)
- Let's Make It Legal (1951) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Tall Target (1951) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Too Young to Kiss (1951) as Photographer (uncredited)
- Go for Broke! (1951) as Major (uncredited)
- Father of the Bride (1950) as Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
- Whirlpool (1950) as Fingerprint Man (uncredited)
- The Fuller Brush Girl (1950) as Salesman (uncredited)
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) as Bidder (uncredited)
- Act of Violence (1949) as Wino Pedestrian (uncredited)
- East Side, West Side (1949) as Reporter at Airport (uncredited)
- House of Strangers (1949) as Architect (uncredited)
- Tulsa (1949) as Oilman (uncredited)
- Any Number Can Play (1949) as Casino Patron (uncredited)
- State of the Union (1948) as Photographer (uncredited)
- The Fuller Brush Man (1948) as Det. Foster (uncredited)
- A Gun in His Hand (1945) as Police Instructor (uncredited)
- Slightly Dangerous (1943) as Assistant floorwalker (uncredited)
- Hitler's Madman (1943) as Prisoner (uncredited)
- Swing Shift Maisie (1943) as Plant Worker (Uncredited)
- Trifles That Win Wars (1943) as Doctor (uncredited)
- Forgotten Treasure (1943) as Man Examining Film Strip (uncredited)
- Fingers at the Window (1942) as Jim (uncredited)
- This Time for Keeps (1942) as Country Club Waiter
- Nazi Agent (1942) as Messenger (uncredited)
- Panama Hattie (1942) as Spy (uncredited)
- Grand Central Murder (1942) as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
- Blossoms in the Dust (1941) as Notary
- Wedding Worries (1941) as The Best Man (uncredited)
- The Shadow (1940) as Harry Vincent
- Andy Hardy's Dilemma: A Lesson in Mathematics... and Other Things (1940) as Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
- Good Bad Boys (1940) as Court Official (uncredited)
- Nick Carter, Master Detective (1939) as Streeter's Secretary
- Thunder Afloat (1939) as Orderly (uncredited)
- Sergeant Madden (1939) as Fingerprint Instructor
- Miracles for Sale (1939) as Magic Show Audience Volunteer
- Culinary Carving (1939) as Dinner Guest
- Too Hot to Handle (1938) as Still Cameraman (uncredited)
- The First Hundred Years (1938) as Ship's steward (uncredited)
- Double Wedding (1937) as Pianist at Spike's (uncredited)
- Torture Money (1937) as Cabbie (uncredited)
- The Boss Didn't Say Good Morning (1937) as Office Worker
- After the Thin Man (1936) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Fury (1936) as Adams' Assistant (uncredited)
- Sworn Enemy (1936) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Murder in the Fleet (1935) as Naval Officer (Uncredited)
- Mutiny Ahead (1935) as Darby (as Joe Young)
- The Gold Ghost (1934) as (as Joe Young)
- Three Little Pigskins (1934) as Pete, Joe's Henchman (uncredited)
- Tugboat Annie (1933) as Man on Dock (uncredited)
- Hot Hoofs (1933) as Horse's Groom
- Strange People (1933) as Joe Young
- Too Many Highballs (1933) as Two Tens for a Five Gag
- Speed in the Gay Nineties (1932) as Jimmy
- Just a Bear (1931) as Jimmy Daley
- The Lure of Hollywood (1931) as Assistant Director
- Lime Juice Nights (1931) as Harry(uncredited)
- Dancing Sweeties (1930) as Pat (uncredited)
- Calling Hubby's Bluff (1929) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Baby Talks (1929) as Joe
- The Rodeo (1929) as Motorist
- Sock and Run (1929)
- Better Behave (1928) as Officer McNutt
- Love at First Flight (1928) as Jimmy Hawks
- Run, Girl, Run (1928) as First Griddle Man
- The Girl from Everywhere (1927) as Mr. Filbert - Actor
- A Small Town Princess (1927) as Cameraman
- Broke in China (1927) as Ruth's Sweetheart
- Naughty Nanette (1927) as Bill Simmons (as Joe Young)
- The Jolly Jilter (1927) as Officer
- Should Sleepwalkers Marry? (1927) as Man at Auto Camp
- Hot Cakes for Two (1926) as Royal Porter - Film Star
- The Perils of Petersboro (1926) as Snodgrass Knight
- Her Actor Friend (1926) as Abner Bundy
- Saturday Afternoon (1926) as Cop
- Circus Today (1926) as Motorcycle Cop
- Fangs of Vengeance (1926) as Guy Bolton
- The Soapsuds Lady (1926) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Spanking Breezes (1926) as Alice's Brother
- Trimmed in Gold (1926) as Sheriff
- Smith's Landlord (1926) as Mr. Crabtree - the Landlord
- Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies (1925) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Plastic Age (1925) as Amorous Student (uncredited)
- The Iron Nag (1925) as The Race Starter
- Bashful Jim (1925) as Jack Filbert (Actor in film)
- Picking Peaches (1924) as Beauty Contest Spectator
- Black Oxfords (1924) as Prison Guard / Greenback Henchman
- Wall Street Blues (1924) as The Cop
- Flickering Youth (1924) as Dummy in Barber Shop
- Shanghaied Lovers (1924) as The First Mate
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What movies or TV shows is Roger Moore best known for?
Roger Moore is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), Pickup on South Street (1953), Small Town Girl (1953), Dangerous When Wet (1953).
When and where was Roger Moore born?
Roger Moore was born on September 21, 1900 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on March 24, 1999.
How many credits does Roger Moore have?
Roger Moore has accumulated over 97 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1924 to 1953.
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Roger Moore was an English actor born on October 14, 1927, and died on May 23, 2017, at the age of 89. He is known for playing fictional spy James Bond in seven movies from 1973 to 1985, playing the role more times than any other actor. Moore had a long stint as James Bond, appearing in films such as Live and Let Die a...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Pickup on South Street (1953) as Mr. Victor (uncredited) — aged about 52
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) as Chauffeur (uncredited) — aged about 52
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Cigar Clerk (uncredited) — aged about 51
- The Shadow (1940) as Harry Vincent — aged about 39
- After the Thin Man (1936) as Reporter (uncredited) — aged about 35
- Kansas City Confidential (1952) as News Vendor's Customer (uncredited) — aged about 51
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