1970-1979 Actor - Actress
Mar. 03, 1976 - Actress Joanna Lumley is the new Avengers girl: Joanna Lumley, the delightfully shaped, blonde actress has captured the greatly sought after plum starring role in the return of the Avengers, Britain's most successful television series - sear in some 120 countries and scheduled to start filming at Pinewood Studios in April. Patrick McNee will be returning from his Palm Springs home to recreate his immortal role of John Steed, and Gareth Hunt who is currently starring in the National Theater production of Helmet will be Steed a male partner. The new series of the Avengers will be financed by French money and will have a budget of million for the planned 30 episodes. Photo shows Actress Joanna Lumley the new Avengers girl pictured at today's press reception in London
