Patrick Macnee
PMP Network Presents
Patrick Macnee, a veteran actor, discusses his recent television work, including his role in the series 'Thunder in Paradise' alongside Hulk Hogan. He shares an anecdote about the show's production at Disney World and its unexpected cancellation.
Patrick Macnee
Actor
About Patrick Macnee
Patrick Macnee was a British-American actor best known for his iconic role as John Steed in The Avengers (1961-1969) and The New Avengers (1976-1977). His career spanned film, television, and stage, including roles in A View to a Kill (1985) as Sir Godfrey Tibbett, This Is Spinal Tap (1984), and Broadway's Sleuth (1972-73). He recorded the UK Top 10 hit "Kinky Boots" with Honor Blackman in 1990.
In this interview
- Discusses working with Hulk Hogan on Thunder in Paradise at Disney World
- Recalls the show's cancellation after producers gave Hogan a machine gun
- Criticizes American tolerance for violence over sexuality in entertainment
- Compares British and American attitudes toward on-screen content
“Hollywood chews up its old. I did about four different series in the last five years.”— Patrick Macnee, in this interview
Since this interview
Patrick Macnee died on 25 June 2015 at age 93 in Rancho Mirage, California.
