Edward Laurence Albert Heimberger
Actor. Son of Actor Eddie Albert and singer Margo. He is best remembered for his role in the 1972 film opposite Goldie Hawn, "Butterflies are Free," for which he won a Golden Globe. He appeared in numerous films, and was a regular guest-star on television. He died of lung cancer at age 55 just a year after his father's death at age 99.
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Cremated, Ashes Scattered
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Actress. After coming to the realization that she wished to pursue an acting career, she acquired training and experience in her native London. Initially under the name Catherine Woodville, she had her breakout role as Helena Landless in the BBC TV mini-series "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" (1960) and frequently landed guest spots on a number of popular series including "The Avengers", "Secret Agent" and "The Saint". It was while appearing on "The Avengers" when she met her future husband Patrick Macnee and after their marriage, the couple moved to Hollywood where she expanded her career to American television. Perhaps her most memorable role in television was when she played Natira in a 1968 episode of the classic TV series "Star Trek" titled "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky". Among her many other TV credits include "Mission: Impossible", "Mannix" and "The Rockford Files". Her motion picture credits include "Underworld Informers" (1963), "The Crooked Road" (1965) and "Posse" (1975). After divorcing Macnee, she married actor Edward Albert and remained with him until his death in 2006. She died following a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Actor. Born Daniel Patrick Macnee in Lambourn, Berkshire, England, to Daniel Macnee, a race horse trainer, and his wife, Dorothea Henry. He was educated at Summerfields Preparatory School and Eton, and at the age of 11, he performed in “Henry V” opposite a young Christopher Lee. He received his training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, first appearing on stage in the West End while still in his teens. After serving in the Royal Navy during the second World War, he made his film debut as an extra in the 1938 film "Pygmalion," followed by a few small rolls such as in Laurence Olivier's 1948 film version of “Hamlet,” and as Young Marley in “A Christmas Carol” with Alistair Sim in 1951. In 1954, he traveled to Broadway with an Old Vic troupe, and then to Hollywood, where he appeared in several television anthologies such as “CBS Summer Theatre,” “Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color,” “The Alcoa Hour,” and “The Twilight Zone.” In 1959, he became an American citizen, before he returned to Britain, where he co-produced of the television series, “Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years” in 1960. The following year, he landed his signature role, that of John Wickham Gascoyne Berresford Steed, in the television series, “The Avengers.” The urbane Steed, armed only with an umbrella, was portrayed as charming and elegant, quintessentially English, and a bit mysterious. It would be the role Macnee was identified with for ever after. The series ran from 1961 until 1969, debuting in the United States in 1966. It was seen as a forward thinking program for its use of technologies, and because the female stars, including Diana Rigg and Joanna Lumley, were always a match for Steed. By the end of the show, Macnee found it hard to break away from Steed, appearing only in guest roles on television such as “Alias Smith and Jones,” “Night Gallery,” “Columbo,” and “Matt Helm” for the next few years. He also returned to the stage, starring on Broadway in “Sleuth,” and toured internationally with the play. In 1976, he returned to the iconic British agent with a relaunch of the series, “The New Avengers,” which ran for two seasons. He then settled permanently in California, and became the ubiquitous guest star on American television, appearing in such series as the original “Battlestar Galactica,” “Vegas,” “Magnum, P.I.” “Empire,” and “Hart to Hart” among others. His series “Gavilan” ran during the 1982 season, and he appeared in the 1989 mini-series, “Around the World in 80 Days.” He worked steadily through the 1990s, landing recurring roles in such series as “Super Force” in 1992," Kung Fu: The Legend Continues” in 1993, and “NightMan” during the 1997 season. His last appearance before he retired to voice over work was “Low Budget Time Machine” in 2003. He recorded numerous audio books, including thirteen Jack Higgins titles, and voice over narration for the mini-series “America at War in Color.” His memoirs “Blind in One Ear” were published in 1992, and “The Avengers: The Inside Story” in 2008. He succumbed to natural causes at the age of 93.
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Actress. After coming to the realization that she wished to pursue an acting career, she acquired training and experience in her native London. Initially under the name Catherine Woodville, she had her breakout role as Helena Landless in the BBC TV mini-series "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" (1960) and frequently landed guest spots on a number of popular series including "The Avengers", "Secret Agent" and "The Saint". It was while appearing on "The Avengers" when she met her future husband Patrick Macnee and after their marriage, the couple moved to Hollywood where she expanded her career to American television. Perhaps her most memorable role in television was when she played Natira in a 1968 episode of the classic TV series "Star Trek" titled "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky". Among her many other TV credits include "Mission: Impossible", "Mannix" and "The Rockford Files". Her motion picture credits include "Underworld Informers" (1963), "The Crooked Road" (1965) and "Posse" (1975). After divorcing Macnee, she married actor Edward Albert and remained with him until his death in 2006. She died following a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Actor. Born Daniel Patrick Macnee in Lambourn, Berkshire, England, to Daniel Macnee, a race horse trainer, and his wife, Dorothea Henry. He was educated at Summerfields Preparatory School and Eton, and at the age of 11, he performed in “Henry V” opposite a young Christopher Lee. He received his training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, first appearing on stage in the West End while still in his teens. After serving in the Royal Navy during the second World War, he made his film debut as an extra in the 1938 film "Pygmalion," followed by a few small rolls such as in Laurence Olivier's 1948 film version of “Hamlet,” and as Young Marley in “A Christmas Carol” with Alistair Sim in 1951. In 1954, he traveled to Broadway with an Old Vic troupe, and then to Hollywood, where he appeared in several television anthologies such as “CBS Summer Theatre,” “Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color,” “The Alcoa Hour,” and “The Twilight Zone.” In 1959, he became an American citizen, before he returned to Britain, where he co-produced of the television series, “Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years” in 1960. The following year, he landed his signature role, that of John Wickham Gascoyne Berresford Steed, in the television series, “The Avengers.” The urbane Steed, armed only with an umbrella, was portrayed as charming and elegant, quintessentially English, and a bit mysterious. It would be the role Macnee was identified with for ever after. The series ran from 1961 until 1969, debuting in the United States in 1966. It was seen as a forward thinking program for its use of technologies, and because the female stars, including Diana Rigg and Joanna Lumley, were always a match for Steed. By the end of the show, Macnee found it hard to break away from Steed, appearing only in guest roles on television such as “Alias Smith and Jones,” “Night Gallery,” “Columbo,” and “Matt Helm” for the next few years. He also returned to the stage, starring on Broadway in “Sleuth,” and toured internationally with the play. In 1976, he returned to the iconic British agent with a relaunch of the series, “The New Avengers,” which ran for two seasons. He then settled permanently in California, and became the ubiquitous guest star on American television, appearing in such series as the original “Battlestar Galactica,” “Vegas,” “Magnum, P.I.” “Empire,” and “Hart to Hart” among others. His series “Gavilan” ran during the 1982 season, and he appeared in the 1989 mini-series, “Around the World in 80 Days.” He worked steadily through the 1990s, landing recurring roles in such series as “Super Force” in 1992," Kung Fu: The Legend Continues” in 1993, and “NightMan” during the 1997 season. His last appearance before he retired to voice over work was “Low Budget Time Machine” in 2003. He recorded numerous audio books, including thirteen Jack Higgins titles, and voice over narration for the mini-series “America at War in Color.” His memoirs “Blind in One Ear” were published in 1992, and “The Avengers: The Inside Story” in 2008. He succumbed to natural causes at the age of 93.
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Actor. Born Daniel Patrick Macnee in Lambourn, Berkshire, England, to Daniel Macnee, a race horse trainer, and his wife, Dorothea Henry. He was educated at Summerfields Preparatory School and Eton, and at the age of 11, he performed in “Henry V” opposite a young Christopher Lee. He received his training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, first appearing on stage in the West End while still in his teens. After serving in the Royal Navy during the second World War, he made his film debut as an extra in the 1938 film "Pygmalion," followed by a few small rolls such as in Laurence Olivier's 1948 film version of “Hamlet,” and as Young Marley in “A Christmas Carol” with Alistair Sim in 1951. In 1954, he traveled to Broadway with an Old Vic troupe, and then to Hollywood, where he appeared in several television anthologies such as “CBS Summer Theatre,” “Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color,” “The Alcoa Hour,” and “The Twilight Zone.” In 1959, he became an American citizen, before he returned to Britain, where he co-produced of the television series, “Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years” in 1960. The following year, he landed his signature role, that of John Wickham Gascoyne Berresford Steed, in the television series, “The Avengers.” The urbane Steed, armed only with an umbrella, was portrayed as charming and elegant, quintessentially English, and a bit mysterious. It would be the role Macnee was identified with for ever after. The series ran from 1961 until 1969, debuting in the United States in 1966. It was seen as a forward thinking program for its use of technologies, and because the female stars, including Diana Rigg and Joanna Lumley, were always a match for Steed. By the end of the show, Macnee found it hard to break away from Steed, appearing only in guest roles on television such as “Alias Smith and Jones,” “Night Gallery,” “Columbo,” and “Matt Helm” for the next few years. He also returned to the stage, starring on Broadway in “Sleuth,” and toured internationally with the play. In 1976, he returned to the iconic British agent with a relaunch of the series, “The New Avengers,” which ran for two seasons. He then settled permanently in California, and became the ubiquitous guest star on American television, appearing in such series as the original “Battlestar Galactica,” “Vegas,” “Magnum, P.I.” “Empire,” and “Hart to Hart” among others. His series “Gavilan” ran during the 1982 season, and he appeared in the 1989 mini-series, “Around the World in 80 Days.” He worked steadily through the 1990s, landing recurring roles in such series as “Super Force” in 1992," Kung Fu: The Legend Continues” in 1993, and “NightMan” during the 1997 season. His last appearance before he retired to voice over work was “Low Budget Time Machine” in 2003. He recorded numerous audio books, including thirteen Jack Higgins titles, and voice over narration for the mini-series “America at War in Color.” His memoirs “Blind in One Ear” were published in 1992, and “The Avengers: The Inside Story” in 2008. He succumbed to natural causes at the age of 93.
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Baba Majos de Nagyzsenye Macnee
BIRTH 11 Jun 1914
Budapest, Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary
DEATH 10 Jul 2007 (aged 93)
Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, USA
BURIAL
Desert Memorial Park
Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA
MEMORIAL ID 190871879 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 29
Baba Majos de Nagyzsenye was a Hungarian refugee, who recounted her early days in war torn Eastern Europe in the 2001 book, "The Guardian Angel (written as Baba Macnee).In 1986, Baba was introduced to actor Patrick Macnee at a charity function in Palm Springs. On February 25, 1988, MacNee married Baba, and enjoyed a lasting, loving relationship that endured until her death in 2007.
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