Urbane, witty, suave, sophisticated man about town - that's John Steed. With his bowler, umbrella and sharp, well tailored suits, he's able to out wit any diabolical mastermind!

In the beginning, Steed always had a bit of a mysterious side, but as his character progressed and grew on screen, he became warm, passionate and a connoisseur of fine things; wine, cars and especially women!

(Daniel) Patrick Macnee

Born, 6th February 1922 as Daniel Patrick Macnee
His mother and father divorced after his mother declared her lesbianism
Expelled from Eton for gambling and pornography (naughty)
Made his debut as an extra in The Life & Death of Colonel Blimp
Patrick joined the Navy in 1942 until 1946, despite suffering with seasickness!
When he left, he resumed his acting career in the UK, Canada and the USA, and helped pioneer Canada
Became an American citizen in 1959
In 1960, he landed the role as John Steed in The Avengers at the age of 38 until 1969 when the Tara King episode, "Bizarre" ended the show
He had several TV and film appearances, including many voiceovers
Then in 1976, John Steed returned to our screens (a little older and a little wiser) in The New Avengers at the age of 54
When the New Avengers finished in 1977, Patrick went on to star alongside Roger Moore in the James Bond film, A View to A Kill
His second novel, The Avengers & Me was published in 1998 (and very good it is too)
Married and divorced twice, with two children, Rupert and Jenny and also has a grandson, Christopher
He now lives in California with his third wife, Baba
Patrick is now 84 years young!