- Heavy drinking affected his later career and probably led to his early death. After his death, a special concert to celebrate his life and work was arranged in order to raise the funds necessary to pay his funeral expenses.
- It has been said that true stardom eluded Ian Hendry, because he refused to wear a wig as most balding leading men did during those days.
- He was actually the primary focus and was top-billed over partner Patrick Macnee when the first season of The Avengers (1961) hit the airwaves. The more successful pairings of Macnee with Honor Blackman and Diana Rigg came later.
- The actor was the original leading man in "The Avengers" throughout the first series.
- Has been highly praised for his naturalistic acting style.
- Was in fairly high demand for TV until his untimely passing.
- Nearly passed away in the late 1970s, due to alcohol-related health issues.
- Won the 1966 "Golden Star" award for his performances in the TV series, The Informer (1966).
- He was the father of three daughters: Corrie Hendry, Emma Hendry and Sally Hendry.
- After leaving "The Avengers" TV series, Ian Hendry pursued an acting career in films.
- His part in Casino Royale was cut, leaving his dead body being removed.
- Was booked to play a British reporter in Lace II (1985), but died before filming began.
- Ex-son-in-law of Alex Munro.
- He was considered for the roles of Dr. Hans Fallada and Dr. Armstrong in Lifeforce (1985).
- An authorized biography of the actor was recently published, for the first time.
- He first drew attention as Chris Stone, a patient in Emergency Ward 10.
- He was a one time auctioneer, labourer. and lorry driver ,.
- He made his television debut as a stooge for Coco the Clown,.
- He was married to actress Janet Munro and lived on an island in the Thames in London,.
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