Roger Moore, James Bond Star, Dies at 89

[Blue_Adept]

Source: Variety

Roger Moore, the handsome English actor who appeared in seven films as James Bond and as Simon Templar on “The Saint” TV series, has died in Switzerland after a short battle with cancer. He was 89.

Moore appeared in more official Bond pics than his friend Sean Connery over a longer period of time, and while Connery’s fans were fiercely loyal, polls showed that many others favored Moore’s lighter, more humorous take on 007.

Read more: http://variety.com/2017/film/news/roger-moore-dead-dies-james-bond-star-1202441217/

[jpak]

1. R.I.P

[Archae]

2. I also remember a movie he did called "Ffolkes."

Went up against a terrorist, (Tony Perkins no less!) didn't like women and loved cats!

[spiderpig]

4. I loved Ffolkes.

Also starred one of my all-time favorites, James Mason.

[Zoonart]

3. My fave Roger Moore 007

R.I.P Bond...James Bond

[nolabels]

14. Classy well produced popular music makes a classic movie just that much more classic

Then again, music can make up for a weak movie and make it worth watching like in Purple Rain. Seems like a lot of stars are clocking out as of late. At least their great work is still around for us to see and hear

[Zoonart]

16. A writer friend of mine says...

all of the dragons are leaving the earth and taking their magic with them.

[n2doc]

5. I enjoyed his take on Bond

Was in tune with the times. RIP.

I am feeling old.....

[Baitball Blogger]

6. He was the perfect Simon Templar.

That was his heyday.

[WinkyDink]

21. Agreed. Bond, not so much.

[calimary]

27. Yeah, me too.

When he took over the role after Sean Connery, I lost interest in the James Bond films. "The Saint" was different. But his Bond portrayal kinda left me cold.

But he entertained millions and his version of James Bond was very well-liked. And his appeal in that role sure kept the franchise alive.

RIP, Roger Moore.

[longship]

28. As The Saint, he drove a Volvo p1800 sports car.

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A lovely automobile.


Almost looks like a Ferrari. Pure beauty.

[BumRushDaShow]

7. Wow. R.I.P.

I actually liked him better than Sean Connery.

Condolences to his family.

[Coventina]

8. "Octopussy" was on TV almost every day the summer I was 15

I watched all or parts of it too many times to count.

Yes, I know it's now considered one of the worst Bond films ever, but it had a real fascination for me at that time of my life.

[spiderpig]

9. He made good use of his fame for worthy causes.

My main memory will be that he was funny as hell in interviews.

[sinkingfeeling]

10. R.I.P.

[LexVegas]

11. Rufus Excalibur ffolkes.

RIP.

[Siwsan]

12. I checked his IMDB page - he was working, right up to the end.

Two productions still in process. One he was narrating, and one he was doing voice work.

[beastie boy]

13. RIP Commander Bond, Swiss Navy.

My favorite Bond ever. Cocky, good looking, not too bright, sometimes really nasty yet always very charming, and unbelievably lucky.

Moore got it to a T.

[yallerdawg]

15. For me, 'Live and Let Die' cemented the James Bond franchise forever!

It wasn't just Sean Connery.

As Bond, Roger Moore put the "great" back in Great Britain! Well done!

Rest in peace, Roger Moore.

[angrychair]

17. Truly saddened

Between last night and this I am truly heartbroken.

I liked moore as an actor and a person and his passing is another piece of my childhood slipping away as I age myself. We are only guest here after all...

[Plucketeer]

20. I hear you!

I never auditioned for Live and Let die..... but I am currently engaged in a reprisal of Born to Die. I keep dancing and delivering my lines while I watch as others of the cast are expiring on the stage around me. RIP agent Bond - I'll be along in a bit.

[Blue_Roses]

18. Awwww...how sad

RIP 007

[Aristus]

19. Farewell, Mr. Bond.

Roger Moore's Bond wasn't my favorite. (Daniel Craig forever!...)

But he was an excellent entertainer. His Bond films were fun and exciting, which were all that they were supposed to be.

I love imitating the vocal style of Sean Connery. Who doesn't? But I loved doing my Roger Moore voice best; that oil-smooth baritone. My "Keeping the British end up, sir!" always makes my wife laugh.

Goodbye, Mr. Moore. You were a class act.

[dchill]

22. RIP.

[T_i_B]

23. I raised an eyebrow when I heard the news!

Worth remembering that Roger Moore was the man Ian Fleming originally wanted to play Bond, not the "jocular Scot" Sean Connery.

RIP

[Tarc]

24. My favorite Bond, much more than Connery

Which is blasphemy for some, but all Bond material was pure camp right from the start. Connery played it straight, and the results were sometimes awful, such as being disguised as a Japanese man, the moon buggy chase, and so on. Moore acknowledged the camp and played the character as that.

"I've lost my charm!"
"Not from where I'm standing."

Brilliant.

[luvMIdog]

25. time goes by so fast it's hard to believe he was 89.

Rest in peace



I think it was the Johnny Carson show where he told a story about getting infected nipples from bad water because he had to stay in the water so long for that part. The way he told the story was funny.

Here is another funny interview with him

[exboyfil]

26. My first Bond movie

was Live and Let Die. Saw it with my dad when I was ten. Later I saw the Connery Bond movies which I enjoyed more, but, for me, Live and Let Die will always be my favorite.

I can't say I saw the last few Moore Bond's or all of the Dalton or Brosnan ones. My daughter and I have watched all the Craig ones though.

I think Bond was a creature of his time. I actually prefer the Bourne movies now.

I do think The Man with the Golden Gun was underrated. Moore and Lee facing off. That and the superb job done by Kotto in Live and Let Die was the high point of the Moore Bond franchise.

Thank you Roger Moore for the memories.

[47of74]

29. RIP Mr. Bond

[Moostache]

30. I forever remember my father taking my brother and I to the drive-in in 1981...

We saw "For Your Eyes Only" and it was the first time I really saw a Bond movie. It's not a favorite for many Bond fans, but I have always had a special place in my heart for that film.

I also remember Moore's cameo appearance in "The Cannonball Run":

Rest in Peace, Roger Moore, and thank you for the performances that made an impression and impact on myself and millions more.

[jmowreader]

34. He had more than a cameo appearance in that movie

He was one of the main Cannonballers.

[OriginalGeek]

42. not long after my parents split up

mom took me to the movies to see The Man With The Golden Gun.

Just me and her enjoying mindless entertainment. It was the first time in a long while we had a couple hours of peace. No fighting between mom and dad, my little brothers were at the baby-sitter, I got popcorn and Coke.

Pretty soon after that, step-asshole moved in and we never had that peace again.

But I'll always love Roger Moore's James Bond for bringing me that worry-free bubble of time. He'll always be my favorite Bond no matter how much I like all the rest of them (and I do - because that was my first Bond film and I have been hooked on them ever since.)

[longship]

31. The only Moore Bond film I liked.

"For Your Eyes Only"

Some good actors; some not so good. But Moore, Carole Bouquet, and Topol carry it. Lynn Holly-Johnson is worthless. The locales are wonderful. The climax at so-called "St. Cyril's" is great.

(Actually Agia Trias Meteora Monastery.)

Plus, one of the Bond cars in the film was laughably a fucking Deux Chevaux!!

[niyad]

32. requiescat in pace

[Amimnoch]

33. A View to a Kill

I don't think it was the first one I watched, but it's the first one I really remember seeing from my childhood. LOVED that movie. I think the best movies were the ones with Roger, but I do still think Sean did the best Bond.



(also loved the Duran Duran theme song to go with it.

[yuiyoshida]

35. awwws a fan favorite...

He will be missed.

[BootinUp]

36. He was one of my all time favs

RIP Sir Moore and thank you for all the great performances, laughs and memories

[DinahMoeHum]

37. From Moonraker: "Where's Drax?". . ."Oh. . .he had to fly"

That had to take a special prize for tongue-in-cheek humor.



"Take a giant step for mankind"

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Rest in Peace, Sir Roger Moore.

[dalton99a]

38. R.I.P.

[spiderpig]

39. OK you young whippersnappers...

I remember him as Beau Maverick in the 50s and the series The Alaskans.

Not reruns, either.

So there.

[murielm99]

40. I remember those.

I first became familiar with him in the Maverick series.

[lunatica]

41. You win the inernets!!

[spiderpig]

45. Thankyouverymuchindeed

[Skittles]

44. you want I should kick your geezer ass, spiderpig?

LEMME AT YOU!

[spiderpig]

46. Yes, please!

(I love it when you're mean!)

[Skittles]

47. YEE HAW

[Skittles]

43. the very definition of SUAVE

yes indeed

[burrowowl]

48. RIP to a Great Actor!