An English actor known for his role as John Steed in the television series "The Avengers," he was born in 1922 in London. Educated at Eton College, he served in the Royal Navy during World War II. After the war, he pursued acting, gaining recognition in British and American film and television. His career spanned over six decades, with appearances in movies like "This Is Spinal Tap" and the James Bond film "A View to a Kill." He passed away in 2015 in California at the age of 93.