British actor Roger Moore was never one to boast about his acting ability but then the facts spoke for themselves -- he played James Bond in more films than any other man. Moore began his acting career as an extra in the 1940s before studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Moore said in his autobiography he had been approached about playing James Bond, novelist Ian Fleming’s fictional secret agent, as early as 1967. - Self-deprecating -Moore acted in other films both during and after the Bond years but none had anything like the success of 007. Moore was married four times and is survived by two sons and a daughter.

Source: Hindustan Times May 23, 2017 13:41 UTC