ACTOR
Ian Hendry
22 archived facts 4 topics 1 source Last reviewed Oct 2026
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- #001
Heavy drinking affected his later career and likely contributed to his early death. After his death, a special concert was held to celebrate his life and work, with the proceeds going toward covering his funeral expenses.
- #002
It was said that true stardom eluded Ian Hendry because he refused to wear a toupee, as most balding leading men did in those days.
- #003
He was in fact the focal point, and according to his co-star Patrick Macnee he was the top-billed name when the first season of The Avengers (1961) aired. Macnee's more successful pairings with Honor Blackman and Diana Rigg came later.
- #004
The actor was the original lead of "The Avengers" throughout the first series.
- #005
He won great acclaim for his natural acting style.
- #006
He was in considerable demand for television until his untimely death.
- #007
He nearly died in the late 1970s because of alcohol-related health problems.
- #008
He won the 1966 "Golden Star" award for his performance in the series The Informer (1966).
- #009
He was the father of three daughters: Corrie Hendry, Emma Hendry and Sally Hendry.
- #010
After leaving "The Avengers", Ian Hendry continued his acting career in films.
- #011
He was booked to play a British reporter in Lace II (1985), but he died before filming began.
- #012
He was married to the actress Janet Munro and lived on an island in the River Thames in London.
- #013
He was the former son-in-law of Alex Munro.
- #014
He was considered for the roles of Dr. Hans Fallada and Dr. Armstrong in the film Lifeforce (1985).
- #015
He was once an auctioneer, a labourer and a truck driver.
- #016
He was considered for 007 James Bond (1962).
- #017
The actor's authorised biography was published for the first time recently.
- #018
He first drew attention for the role of the patient Chris Stone in Emergency Ward 10.
- #019
He made his television debut as the clown Coco's stooge.
- #020
Ian Hendry was considered for the role of Jack Carter in Get Carter (1971).
- #021
Before becoming an actor, Ian Hendry worked as an estate agent for three years. He maintained his love of houses and interior decoration.
- #022
Ian Hendry was made bankrupt by the Inland Revenue over unpaid taxes. He later appeared in a daytime soap opera and earned £43,000, but had to pay £30,000 of that to the tax collector to settle his debt and be discharged from bankruptcy.
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