Lesser-Known Facts about Roger Moore on His 4th Death Anniv.

May 23 marks the 4th death anniversary of Roger Moore — best known for playing the James Bond role in the 70s and 80s.

Born on 14 October 1927 in Stockwell, London, he enrolled in Battersea Grammar School, but was evacuated to Holsworthy in Devon during the Second World War; he later attended Launceston College in Cornwall.

He made his debut as the suave secret agent in 1973's "Live and Let Die," following Sean Connery and George Lazenby's performances.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Moore featured in many Bond films, such as: "The Man with the Golden Gun," "The Spy Who Loved Me," "Moonraker," "For Your Eyes Only," "Octopussy" and "A View to a Kill."

Moore appeared in more than 80 films, then he stepped away from acting in cinema to focus on television series.

He played the lead role of Simon Templar on "The Saint" series between 1962 and 1969, and also appeared on shows like "Ivanhoe," "The Alaskans" and "Maverick."

The late English star is known for his charitable works, including visiting UNICEF projects all over the world, including in Central America, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Japan, and Mexico. He also ran a charity auction of various Bond memorabilia in 2012 that raised nearly £750,000 for UNICEF.

He died in 2017 after a short battle with cancer, according to his family. He was 89.