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Bob Holness (1928–2012)

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Bob Holness was the second actor to portray James Bond, starring in a 1957 South African radio dramatization of 'Moonraker'. Born in South Africa in 1928 he moved to Kent, England at a young age and grew up during the Second World War. A career as an actor followed which took him back to the land of his birth where he met Mary Rose whom he soon married... See full bio »

Born:

Robert Wentworth John Holness
in Vryheid, Natal, South Africa

Died:

(age 83) in Pinner, London, England, UK
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2004 The Impressionable Jon Culshaw (TV series)
Julius Caesar
– Episode #1.2 (2004) … Julius Caesar
 
1998 Rex the Runt (TV series)
Mr. Formal
– Adventures on Telly 1 (1998) … Mr. Formal (voice)
 
1990 Harry Enfield's Television Programme (TV series)
Bob Holness
– Episode #1.5 (1990) … Bob Holness
 
1984 The Chain
Newsreader
 
1974 The Wide World of Mystery (TV series)
Announcer
– One Deadly Owner (1974) … Announcer
 
1974 Thriller (TV series)
Announcer
– One Deadly Owner (1974) … Announcer
 
Show ShowSelf (28 titles)
2006 Blockbusters: Interactive Quiz (Video Game)
Himself - Presenter (voice)
 
2006 The Top of the Form Story (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Avenue of the Stars: 50 Years of ITV (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2004 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.3 (2004) … Himself
 
1997-2002 Call My Bluff (TV series)
Himself - Presenter / Himself - Chairman
– Episode dated 30 May 2002 (2002) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 4 February 2002 (2002) … Himself - Presenter
– Pantomime Special (1999) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 5 November 1999 (1999) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 12 October 1999 (1999) … Himself - Presenter
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2001 Bob Martin (TV series)
Himself
– This Life (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Trigger Happy TV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (2001) … Himself
 
2001 An Audience with Des O'Connor (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2000 I Love a 1970's Christmas (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1991-1998 Telly Addicts (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #13.4 (1998) … Himself
– Episode #7.17 (1991) … Himself
 
1993-1997 The Hypnotic World of Paul McKenna (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 April 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode #1.0 (1993) … Himself
 
1996 Happy Birthday Shirley (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1995 Raise the Roof (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1983-1994 Blockbusters (TV series)
Himself - Host / Himself - Presented By / Himself - Presenter
– Episode #12.120 (1994) … Himself - Host
– Episode #12.1 (1994) … Himself - Host
– Episode #11.108 (1993) … Himself - Host
– Episode #11.1 (1993) … Himself - Host
– Episode #10.72 (1992) … Himself - Host
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1994 An Audience with Bob Monkhouse (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
1994 Joy to the World (TV movie)
Himself - Narrator
 
1993 Paul Merton: The Series (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 Cluedo (TV series)
Himself
– Seven Deadly Sinners (1993) … Himself
 
1993 The Word (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.19 (1993) … Himself
 
1992 Gamesmaster (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.13 (1992) … Himself
 
1990 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Bob Holness (1990) … Himself
 
1989 You Bet! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.8 (1989) … Himself
 
1988 Bullseye (TV series)
Himself - Guest Contestant
– Christmas Special 1988 (1988) … Himself - Guest Contestant
 
1986 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #14.9 (1986) … Himself - Guest
 
1968 Today (TV series)
Himself
 
1967 Transworld Top Team (TV series)
Himself - Scorer
 
1965 Thank Your Lucky Stars (TV series)
Himself - Guest DJ
– Episode #7.23 (1965) … Himself - Guest DJ
 
1962-1964 Take a Letter (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode dated 24 June 1964 (1964) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 11 March 1964 (1964) … Himself - Host (as Robert Holness)
– Episode #1.1 (1962) … Himself - Host
 
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Robert Holness

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Trivia:

He was the subject of an urban myth, initiated by broadcaster Stuart Maconie, who while writing for the New Musical Express, claimed (untruthfully) that he played the saxophone solo on Gerry Rafferty's song Baker Street. The true performer was Rafael Ravenscroft. The story clearly appealed to his sense of humour as he has often played along with the myth... See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio