Bob Holness was the second actor to portray James Bond, starring in a
1957 South African radio dramatization of 'Moonraker'. Born in South
Africa in 1928 he moved to Kent, England at a young age and grew up
during the Second World War. A career as an actor followed which took
him back to the land of his birth where he met Mary Rose whom he soon
married. They had two children, Carol Ann (born 2 May 1956) and
Rosalind, before returning to Great Britain where another child,
Jonathan was born (9 June 1967). His career spanned radio, TV and
theatre although he is best known as the presenter of 'Blockbusters', a
role which won him a cult like following. He presented the BBC daytime
quiz show 'Call My Bluff' as well as various guest work and work on
radio.
Bob Martin(2000)as Bob Holness
Rex the Runt(1991)as Mr. Formal
Paul Merton: The Series(1991)as Bob Holness
The Little and Large Show(1978)as Bob Holness
Blockbusters: Interactive Quiz(2006)as Self - Presenter
Soccer AM(1992)as Self
Gameshow Marathon(2005)as Self, Self - Audience Member
Avenue of the Stars: 50 Years of ITV(2005)as Self - Audience Member
The Royle Family(1998)as Self
Bob Monkhouse on the Quiz Show(1998)as Self