Daniel Patrick Macnee (6 February 1922 – 25 June 2015) was a British-American actor best known for his breakthrough role as secret agent John Steed in the television series The Avengers (1961–1969).

Shortly thereafter, Macnee landed the role that brought him worldwide fame and popularity in the part of John Steed, in the classic British television series The Avengers (1961).

Returning to Britain around 1959, Patrick landed an opportunity to co-produce a TV series entitled Winston Churchill - The Valiant Years. Two years later, Sydney Newman was about to make …

Jun 26, 2015 · Actor Patrick Macnee, star of The Avengers TV series, has died in California at the age of 93. The Briton, best known for playing John Steed in the 1960s television spy show, died at home...

Jan 22, 2008 · In unflinching detail, Macnee reveals the true story behind the show, including his relationships with all four Avengers girls — Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg, Linda Thorson and Joanna …

Patrick Macnee Patrick Macnee played John Steed in The Avengers and The New Avengers. He also voiced Invisible Jones in the movie.

Premise The Avengers was marked by different eras as co-stars came and went. The only constant was John Steed, played by Patrick Macnee.

Patrick Macnee portrayed John Steed for ten years from 1960 to 1969, returning in The New Avengers (1976 - 1977), a follow-up which was made by the producers of the final series of the original version.

Jun 26, 2015 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Patrick Macnee, the British-born actor best known as dapper secret agent John Steed in the long-running 1960s TV series "The Avengers," has died. He was 93. …

Daniel Patrick Macnee (6 February 1922 – 25 June 2015) was a British-American actor best known for his breakthrough role as secret agent John Steed in the television series The Avengers (1961–1969).