Patrick Macnee - Actor Profile

Patrick Macnee

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 6, 1922
Birth Place: Paddington, London, England, UK

About Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee was an English actor, best known for his role as the secret agent John Steed in the series The Avengers (1961-1969).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Patrick Macnee Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Patrick Macnee reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Patrick Macnee's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 86% of Patrick Macnee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling', which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Patrick Macnee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Patrick Macnee's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling' (1981) movie poster
★9.0

Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling': Making-of featurette for 'The Howling' (1981)

Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'

1981•Documentary
★9.0
Black Leather Jacket (1989) movie poster
★9.0

Black Leather Jacket: Based upon Mick Farren's book,'The Black Leather Jacket', this documentary explores the history of this garment from it'

Black Leather Jacket

1989•Documentary
★8.0
The Girl Is Mine (1950) movie poster
★8.0

The Girl Is Mine: The crew of a naval pinnacle struggle to pay the rates required to keep the boat afloat.

The Girl Is Mine

1950•Comedy
★8.0
The Hound of London (1993) movie poster
★8.0

The Hound of London: At the request of Inspector Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes investigates a double murder on a theater stage. Suspect number on

The Hound of London

1993•Mystery
★8.0
Evening in Byzantium (1978) movie poster
★8.0

Evening in Byzantium: While the prestigious Cannes Film Festival goes on around him, American movie producer Jesse Craig struggles to develop

Evening in Byzantium

1978•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Patrick Macnee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Short Sharp Shocks Volume 4 Tony (The Fatal Night) Hit Similar →
2003 The Low Budget Time Machine Dr. Ballard Average Similar →
2000 Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'Licence to Kill' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'You Only Live Twice' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 The Bond Sound: The Music of 007 Narrator Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'A View to a Kill' Self Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'The Living Daylights' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'From Russia with Love' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'The Man with the Golden Gun' Narrator Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'For Your Eyes Only' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'Dr. No' Narrator Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'Moonraker' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Inside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' Narrator Average Similar →
2000 Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Ian Fleming: 007's Creator Narrator / Self Hit Similar →
2000 Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Inside 'Live and Let Die' Narrator Hit Similar →
1999 Hollywood Spies on Spies - Super Hit Similar →
1999 Nancherrow Lord Awliscombe Average Similar →
1997 Nightman Dr. Walton Hit Similar →
1995 Thunder in Paradise 3 Edward Whitaker Hit Similar →
1995 Behind the Scenes with 'Thunderball' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1995 Behind the Scenes with 'Goldfinger' Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1994 Thunder in Paradise 2 Edward Whitaker Hit Similar →
1993 The Hound of London Sherlock Holmes Super Hit Similar →
1989 The Return of Sam McCloud Tom Jamison Hit Similar →
1989 Black Leather Jacket John Steed (segment "Death at Bargain Prices") (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1989 Cult People Himself Hit Similar →
1984 This Is Spinal Tap Sir Denis Eton-Hogg Hit Similar →
1981 The Howling Dr. George Waggner Hit Similar →
1981 Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling' Self Super Hit Similar →
1978 Battlestar Galactica Imperious Leader (voice) Hit Similar →
1978 Evening in Byzantium Ian Waldeigh Super Hit Similar →
1978 School, Girls, and You! Dr. Edward Bloom Hit Similar →
1977 Dead of Night Dr. Gheria Average Similar →
1972 The Woman I Love Lord Brownlow Hit Similar →
1970 Mister Jerico Dudley Jerico Hit Similar →
1962 The Winter's Tale Polixenes Super Hit Similar →
1960 Mission of Danger Colonel Trent Super Hit Similar →
1957 Until They Sail Pvt. Duff (scenes deleted) Average Similar →
1957 Les Girls Sir Percy Average Similar →
1956 The Battle of the River Plate Lieutenant Commander Medley, R.N. Average Similar →
1951 Scrooge Young Jacob Marley Hit Similar →
1951 Flesh and Blood Capt. David Sutherland Hit Similar →
1950 The Girl Is Mine Hugh Hurcombe Super Hit Similar →
1949 All Over the Town Mr. Vince Hit Similar →
1948 Hamlet Extra (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 The Fatal Night Tony Hit Similar →
1938 Pygmalion Extra (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Patrick Macnee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Patrick Macnee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick Macnee is "Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Patrick Macnee acted in?

Patrick Macnee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Patrick Macnee?

Other notable films include "Black Leather Jacket", "The Girl Is Mine", and "The Hound of London".

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