Remembering Patrick Macnee

[jkahane]

Today is/would have been the birthday of actor Patrick Macnee.

Patrick Macnee would have turned 101 years of age today.

While Patrick Macnee appeared on stage, in film, and in television in many different roles (you can check them out using the link above or this one), he will always be remembered for his role as John Steed, the gentleman spy in the tv series The Avengers and The New Avengers. He was perfectly cast in the role, and it was a defining moment in the actor's career and in television history. His trademarks in the role of Steed were, of course, his bowler hat and the umbrella(/sword cane). Interestingly, although it traditionally was associated with London "city gents", the ensemble of suit, umbrella and bowler had developed in the post-war years as mufti (civilian dress) for ex-servicemen attending Armistice Day ceremonies.

I will always remember Steed's bowler and brolly.

Thanks for all the great television and film memories. You are sorely missed.