Happy 83rd Birthday Sir Roger Moore

Janson Media today celebrates the 83rd birthday of Sir Roger Moore, one of London's biggest stars best known for his twelve year stretch playing the role of a post -Sean Connery James Bond. Moore's storied run of 007 was preceded by his big breakthrough as Simon Templar in television series 'The Saint'. After continuous success in both the UK and US markets, Moore's career took a turn as he answered to a new calling in humanitarian work after being shaken up by the poverty he witnessed while filming a James Bond movie in India.With the help of fellow ambassador, Audrey Hepburn, Roger Moore began work as a UNICEF goodwill supporter which he still continues to this day. Roger Moore's dynamic story is told in the Janson Media DVD Roger More: A Matter of Class (1 x 87') taken from its Hollywood Collection.

From working-class South London to the Riviera"s glamorous St. Paul de Vence, from another contract player to The Saint and 007, from struggling film extra to Hollywood superstar, from unknown office boy to UNICEF"s Ambassador-at-Large. Here is Roger Moore"s own story, as told by the famous actor himself.

This profile also includes the recollections of colleagues and friends like Gregory Peck, Michael Caine, Tony Curtis, Carroll Baker, Maud Adams, director Lewis Gilbert, and producers Michael G. Wilson, David Niven, Jr., and Roger"s son, Geoffrey, and features clips from television series The Saint, and The Persuaders, and feature films Diane, The Miracle, The Man With The Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, and Octopussy.

Extra Features:
&'¢ Roger Moore: Photo Gallery
&'¢ Meet the Producers slideshow
&'¢ The Hollywood Collection Preview
&'¢ Trailers: Robert Mitchum &'¢ Ingrid &'¢ Michael Caine &'¢ Gregory Peck