Ian Ogilvy

Ian Raymond Ogilvy (born 30 September 1943) is an English actor, novelist and playwright. Ogilvy was born in Woking, Surrey, England, to Francis Ogilvy, brother of advertising executive David Ogilvy[1] and actress Aileen Raymond (who had previously been married to John Mills). He was educated at Sunningdale School, Eton College and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He is best known as the star of the television series Return of the Saint (1978–79), in which he assumed the role of Simon Templar from Roger Moore (1962–69). The role led to his being considered a leading contender for the role of James Bond in the early 1980s, when Moore announced his intention to leave the role. Ultimately, Ogilvy never played the part (in part due to Moore's reconsidering his resignation on several occasions).