Patrick Macnee
The big rise to fame came in 1961, playing the role of John Steed, British TV Series The Avengers. He started in the series as a co-star of Ian Hendry, but Hendry left the series at end the first season. The series remained on the air between 1961 and 1969. McNee returned to play the role of John Steed in The New Avengers (1976-1977).