Moore later worked with Granger in The Wild Geese. As a 17-year-old, Moore appeared as an extra in the film Caesar and Cleopatra, finally meeting his idol on the set. Moore's film idol as a child was Stewart Granger. The young Moore first appeared in films during the mid to late-1940s, as an extra. Moore was a classmate at RADA with his future Bond colleague Lois Maxwell, the original Miss Moneypenny. He later transferred to the entertainment branch, and immediately prior to his National Service, there was a brief stint at RADA, during which his fees were paid by film director Brian Desmond Hurst, who also used Moore as an extra in his film Trottie True. Moore served in the Royal Army Service Corps, commanding a small depot in West Germany. ![]() He was commissioned as an officer and eventually became a Captain. At 18 years old, shortly after the end of the war, Moore was conscripted for National Service. He then attended the College of the Venerable Bede at the University of Durham but never graduated. The only child of George Moore, a policeman, and Lillian "Lily", a housewife, he attended Battersea Grammar School, but was evacuated to Holsworthy, Devon during World War II and was then educated at Dr Challoner's Grammar School. He also portrayed Simon Templar in the long-running British television series The Saint. Sir Roger George Moore, KBE is an English actor and film producer, perhaps best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985. Best Bond Ever! We will miss you.” Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame signed the card on behalf of the Hollywood Historic Trust and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The star in category of Motion Pictures is located at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard. In memory of Walk of Famer Roger Moore, flowers were placed on his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, at 12:15 p.m.
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