From Saint to Persuader.

Roger Moore as thé famous Simon Templar in The Saint.
Roger Moore as thé famous Simon Templar in The Saint.

From his iconic portrayal of Simon Templar in 'The Saint' to the charismatic Lord Brett Sinclair in 'The Persuaders!', Moore's television performances are imbued with the same elegance, wit, and charm that would later define his turn as 007. This page is a tribute to Roger Moore's contributions to the world of television; an exploration of the roles, performances, and indelible marks he left on the small screen.

Television shows

  • Ivanhoe (1958-1959) - Ivanhoe
  • The Alaskans (1959-1960) - Silky Harris
  • Maverick (1960-1961) - Beau Maverick
  • The Saint (1962-1969) - Simon Templar
  • The Persuaders! (1971-1972) - Lord Brett Sinclair
Roger Moore as Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe in Invanhoe (1958).
Roger Moore as Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe in Invanhoe (1958).
Roger as Simon Templar in The Saint (1960).
Roger as Simon Templar in The Saint (1960).
Jack Kelly, Robert Colbert and Roger in Maverick (1960). Allstar Picture Library Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo.
Jack Kelly, Robert Colbert and Roger in Maverick (1960). Allstar Picture Library Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo.

“Knowing the way the character thinks, makes it very easy in terms of directing yourself.”

Interview 1995

“Knowing the way the character thinks, makes it very easy in terms of directing yourself.”

Interview 1995

“We took a lot from ourselfs, our own personalities.”

Interview 1995

“We took a lot from ourselfs, our own personalities.”

Interview 1995
Danny Wilde (Tony Curtis) and Lord Brett Sinclair (Roger Moore) in The Persuaders! (1971).
Danny Wilde (Tony Curtis) and Lord Brett Sinclair (Roger Moore) in The Persuaders! (1971).
Roger at Elstree Studios with the Volvo P1800 (also Simon Templar's car). Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo.
Roger at Elstree Studios with the Volvo P1800 (also Simon Templar's car). Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo.