David Hedison, who appeared with Moore in his first Bond film, "Live and Let Die," as well as the 1980 film "ffolkes" and "The Naked Face" four years later, will join Moore in speaking in the late-morning ceremony at 7007 Hollywood Blvd. Also scheduled to participate in the ceremony is actress Stephanie Powers.
Born in London on Oct. 14, 1927, the son of a policeman, Moore entered art school at the age of 15 with the intention of becoming a painter. He later became an apprentice at an animation studio.
Moore delved into acting as an extra in crowd scenes in the mid-1940s and studied at the Royal Academy of Drama.
Moore came to the United States in 1953 and won a film contract with MGM. He played supporting roles in several films and starred in "The Miracle" before returning to England to star in the television series "Ivanhoe."
When James Garner walked out on the hit ABC series "Maverick" in 1960, Moore replaced him as Cousin Beauregard Maverick.
Moore first found worldwide fame in the early 1960s starring in "The Saint" as Simon Templar, a modern-day Robin Hood who came to the aid of those who had been robbed, swindled or taken advantage of. The series ran for six years in England and was also seen in the United States, first in syndication and later on NBC.
Following his final Bond film "A View to Kill" in 1985, Moore has acted sporadically, turning his attention to philanthropic work.
Impressed by his friend Audrey Hepburn's work with UNICEF, he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1991, raising funds for children in undeveloped countries. He was awarded a knighthood in 2003 for his work with the organization.
On Saturday, Moore will host the World Magic Awards at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, which will air later this fall on My Network TV
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This star is so well deserved, and may I say "better late than never."
Wouldn't he be fantastic as Simon Templar, keeping it all in the family, as Geoffrey has plans to re-make "The Saint" for tv?
