Lewis Collins (1946-2013)

[@bigdee6207]

He was and will always be a top man. Simply a Brilliant actor. I watch the Professionals to this day due to it being screened currently on british tv. If you have a bad day..switch the telle on and watch an episode of the Professionals..you'll smile in no time and all your troubles will be forgotten straight away.

[@shaunpenne1840]

Lewis Collins was an overlooked and underrated actor! People couldn't see past the action man machismo, however, he possessed range and depth that went beyond the action man exterior! He could show menace, charm or inner pain with the flick of one eyebrow more than any of today's Stars!!! He had more to offer, he had more to give and nobody wanted that, they wanted Bodie! A sadly missed opportunity for a sadly missed actor!!! R.I.P You legend!!!

[@macdale4741]

Very sad ,great actor and hard man,you will be missed

[@stuartwebster4955]

The bond who never was! Real shame!

[@raydology]

👏👏👏😭

[@gothicagypsy9116]

😔💟🙏

[@JohnDoe-rn6pz]

Never forget you Lewis Collins a great British actor have given me countless hours of entertainment through your starring roles God bless you they broke the mould when they made you R.I.P

[@lazycalm41]

I never missed an episode of the Professionals either and am re watching the whole series again every after noon on ITV4! it is a brilliant antidote to todays PC infested times. Lewis would have been a brilliant Bond. They really missed out there not casting him. R.I.P.

[@catherinetaylor4089]

Met him in LA what a lovely man so down to earth. A real gentleman

[@stevehay964]

Few people know he was very good at ballroom dancing and grew beautiful roses in his immaculate garden. He gave very good Freddie Mercury impersonations in seedy karaoke bars too.

[@daveandbear6676]

catherine taylor hiya , how lucky you were to meet him, well done, time takes us all but some sooner than others,

[@Arfabiscuit]

He could have been a huge star still don't know why he wasn't but to me he was RIP Lewis .

[@artfuldodger9312]

Lewis Collins would without doubt make the perfect James Bond; he was so English. I have watched all the Professional series. RIP.

[@gothicagypsy9116]

U are dearly missed Mr.Lewis Collins me&my brother used to watch all ur action tv.Series..🤩 The Professionals will always remember u dear friend our Hero aka/🇬🇧agent Bodie CI5😔💔😢😢 RIP🙏🌹💟🌿🕊..

[@Chipchase780]

I never missed an episode of the Professionals when it first aired. Didn’t always follow the plots as a teen, but I loved the fast paced action, the theme tune, the cars, and of course Bodie and Doyle. Nothing like it today, just American csi shite, and things like “Vera”. Christ. Bring back the 70’s.

[@jimbobalob2491]

Yeah me too, back when men where men, not like these girly boys today with their man bags.

[@bondy284]

Loved the Professionals...one of the best British drama series. What a team👍🇦🇺

[@philhamilton7718]

Loved the proffesionals and still watch it now, Bodie ( Lewis Collins) was my favourite actor, can,t believe he,s gone, great shame

[@heidihurn9828]

Love him he is gorgeous don’t understand how Martin had more acting roles than Lewis he was a brilliant actor would of made a brilliant bond x

[@dawngilmour6961]

Oh for you to be Bond. They've missed out there. Thank you for leaving us something to treasure. XXX

[@daveandbear6676]

Dawn Gilmour it was my fave programme ever , bodie was loads better than Doyle! heh heh , good morning by the way

[@dawngilmour6961]

@@daveandbear6676 love the action packed theme tune too. According to Martin Shaw, Lewis was a bit of a joker on set, keeping spirits up during the hectic schedule. I like both guys because each offered something different, it's probably why this dynamic due worked. By the way it's about 4.30 a.m here!!! X

[@daveandbear6676]

Dawn Gilmour I bet he was a great laugh, I wish I had met him , in sorry I texted too early ! its 5.57 am here now and im off out with the dog , bodie was always the symbol of the 80's xx

[@dawngilmour6961]

@@daveandbear6676 It doesn't matter what the time is unless caught napping. Got a hyper bunny that doesn't know what nap time is. He hates bedtime!! Enjoy your walk with the dog. Bodie Definitely symbol of the 80's. I remember a few shows from this era that still found of. Did you see Lewis in Robin of Sherwood? He camped it up a bit playing the replacement sheriff and kicked the sheriff of Nottingham out! Jason Connery played Robin in season three. Three seasons of magic, paganism, and nostalgia. Got it on DVD. The professionals too. X

[@daveandbear6676]

Dawn Gilmour I never saw that but he was also in a comedy called the cuckoo waltz , so where do you live ? I'm from Manchester, its strange to talk through you tube !xx

[@aldershot5100]

How the Hell he was no chosen for James Bond over Timothy Daulton is beyond me.He spent most of his previous career auditioning for it.In the Professionals he wore all the Bond clothes; Safari jackets and flares .He should have got it in my opinion

[@spaceodds1985]

ian powell Actually he auditioned for the role in 1982 when Moore was indecisive about returning. Broccoli found him too aggressive and cocky so he wasn't given the nod. Also when Moore finally retired, Pierce Brosnan was chosen for the role, but had to bow out due to Remington Steele, and then Dalton was chosen. Dalton is my favourite Bond to date, but it is a major shame that Collins didn't get a chance. He was the best actor who never was James Bond.

[@raydology]

@@spaceodds1985 crazy idea when Daniel Craig is aggressive!

[@davidprice2861]

Shame he died so young, one of my favourite actors.

[@gan9e]

I've got a few episodes of the Professionals on Blu-ray and I suggest you get a copy if possible, the quality is so good you feel like your on the other side of the camera watching it being filmed, I used to watch the series back along but I was too young then, now I appreciate the shows they did even more, Bodie & Doyle were a good double act on screen.

[@billybabu]

Thank you for sharing your God given gifts..RIP Mr Bond Blessings from Wolverhampton England to you all.

[@dee1381]

As a kid, Sunday nights meant The Professionals, then bed for school. Growing up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. I remember asking my Dad, can Brodie & Doyle come over & catch all the bad guys! As a kid, the answers always seemed so simple. Thanks for the memories, Lewis Collins RIP

[@JonTheComputerDoctor]

Made a big mistake not casting Lewis as Bond, huge in fact.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Lewis Collins was truly fantastic as Bodie and the exciting opening titles of The Professionals ( especially where he punches the heavy bag ) remain a favourite television memory from my early teenage years ! RIP Lewis !

[@stevehay964]

I never knew which was Boyle and which was Dodie.

[@qiviutqueen5705]

great actor, great show. Sorry he died so young.

[@CarloPeloso]

I believe he was the only actor who had the ok for to be an special soldier (SAS). R.I.P.

[@craigtomkinson8766]

Who Dares Wins was the name of the film.

[@christopherdale8201]

The only film tough guy I still mourn his loss and one of film and TV treasures lost may your star paint the sky bright RIP Lewis Collins. Ps after Roger Moore retired from bond in 1985 you should of taken the part.

[@itzmooregames9018]

Would’ve been amazing at bond

[@99fruitbat]

Lol ! The Bond producers thought he was too hard to play Bond ! You go guy 😂 Sadly missed .

[@elcaballoblanco9627]

And yet we have Daniel Craig!

[@raydology]

They must have been high!

[@adventuressurvivalinthailand]

I dont like how it's only news when someone dies. Was it news for 5 years while he battled cancer? Was his career celebrated when he was alive? So sad how the media works.

[@ricksuegreen1753]

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREE WITH YOU. It's a joke they only talk about these guys when they are gone. What a lovely guy he was. Irreplaceable. Peace. Lewis.

[@johnnymarlin819]

He would have made the most realistic Bond period !!

[@spencer.kissack.the.author]

Bizarre, really, that old hand of fate; how his career, which should've been red hot, just seemed to very sadly evaporate. One never knows what is around the corner.

[@davidmurphy8480]

Good old days .

[@JJHurst]

What a great Bond he would have made....He would have owned that role.

[@rosesimon3632]

Loved the professionals both great men Bodie wasn't to aggressive he was handsome xRIP

[@spencer.kissack.the.author]

Friggin'ell. Not ashamed to admit, that's brought tears to me mince pies

[@markmeade478]

Lewis Collins RIP a legend

[@Sonnyblack100]

Been watching every day on 120 sky at 5pm. Proper

[@WillScarlet1991]

ITV4, not Sky.

[@joannewinter7879]

RIP LOVED THE SHOWS

[@margaretcronin4073]

Stay safe brother. Thank you for the good times.

[@adaeze861]

RIP (Bodie) Lewis Collins.

[@philipcave4303]

We missed out on someone who would have made a brilliant bond.

[@morbidangel5249]

The professionals. Classic

[@Jcw-ls1kg]

Lewis Collins was Soooooo sexy, could of made a brilliant James Bond, R.I.P

[@johnnycalvino7490]

junith 369 *could HAVE made

[@hawkeyeknows3542]

America has had super hero's for many a year but as a 12yr old then and 51yr old now Lewis Colins ( Bodie) will be my only ever hero, still have my warrant card , Gun, and radio from 1980 with CI5 Credentials.

[@swanseamale47]

It's not widely known the Lewis and Shaw first appeared together in an episode of the Avengers.

[@Rob-tq5ym]

EXCELLENT ACTOR RIP

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Man crush. R. I. P. Lovely fella.

[@richardmorley8309]

Love watching it

[@toonarmy8524]

proper quality tv this

[@phillipwilson9540]

Would have been the perfect Bond.

[@christophersargeant6291]

A true legend should have been bond would have been quality

[@alangregg5520]

RIP great Bodie...

[@ian1patterson]

The women loved Doyle but all the blokes wanted to be Bodie. R.I.P.Legend

[@pinkballoon8181]

I was around 9-10 years old and had a massive crush on Bodie/Lewis. Still today, I still think he was the sexy one

[@redmille1000]

Bodie and Doyle are the reason I'm now in CI5!

[@stevehay964]

You work in a furniture warehouse?

[@redmille1000]

Jerry Krause only when I'm undercover.

[@annprince5298]

I have always thought he should have received more work , there is something wrong there it did not make senses may be one day we will find out Why!

[@daveandbear6676]

ann prince well said x

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

“Typed cast as bodie, like when actors play spider or superman, there finished for other roles.”

[@paulwalker2401]

He was good.. Enough said..

[@mazmaz6243]

Bodie and doyle All the fab ford motors So cool

[@bonniescott6470]

So sad 😢

[@H4CK61]

four five this is three seven over and out.

[@angelashevlin2656]

Had a crush on him big style.💋💗

[@daveandbear6676]

Angela Shevlin bodie was fab xx

[@mariasweeting7787]

Me too back in the late 70’s

[@Paul-fq9pj]

Legend Andrew William Bodie and he could do it for real as well

[@lewismoore9505]

I was named after him

[@stevehay964]

You were named after Roger Moore?

[@BB-mv9wl]

To be honest; after the Connery era, I’d say his portrayal of Peter Skellen more more realistic than Bond. Could have made sequels to that easily.

[@VIKINGO1966able]

HE COULD HAVE BE A PERFECT James Bond.

[@cliveevans8221]

Didn't realize he had died

[@wendynimmo8616]

Me neither....sad

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

I didn't know either, these 70s guys were iconic, shame they're often forgotten about when the work dries up

[@chrissheppard5068]

His co star would not sign up to repeats which really stiffed his career and money he needed.

[@LabRat6619]

As a child I would run everywhere in our street with a plastic pistol, in my head I WAS A PROFESSIONAL!

[@adamcollins915]

Collins could have played Bond tough & included humour. However may have struggled with the sensitive moments that Dalton had in 'The Living Daylights'.

[@anniebailey2871]

He was only three foot two.

[@TokyoJoe703]

Richard Designer 5’10

[@stevehay964]

😂

[@beboploo]

birkenhead lad

[@andrewisotope8146]

Is that Tranmere Rovers FC 'side of the mersey' dude?

[@keithdavies1395]

@@andrewisotope8146 👍

[@unclecoco2082]

Very underrated he would have made a terrific Bond better than wooden top Daniel Craig

[@annfoxgold1886]

OTT but Ace!

[@dougieladd]

Definitely would've been a great great Bond... why didn't that happen?

[@adamcollins915]

Was favourite in the media for Bond in the early 80's. But by 1987 Brosnan & then Dalton had overtaken him.

There is only one James Bond, SEAN CONNERY.

[@grahamcarlin6397]

A mans man.

[@pauljurgen-romrig9616]

Graham Carlin Yes he was. Nice comment my friend.

[@amandajaneweller9460]

I loved Lewis. I used to go to his Uncle's Gun Shop on The New Kent Road to drool @ his Photo's. R.I.P. Beautiful Man. 💔

[@granto6738]

He was my Hero , would have been s good 007

[@granto6738]

Ya very pretty girl Amanda

[@H4CK61]

To the side of Harper road I used to go there a lot to but my Bits and boos lol.

[@daveandbear6676]

Amanda Jane Weller hiya did you ever meet Lewis?

[@claudioguzman3924]

Lewis sas

[@xristoskabbadias3982]

..damn disease....yep he would be a great 007...but....

[@specialized29er86]

Way to young to be off to meet Jesus.

[@richardmitchell2274]

Too aggressive to be bond.i don't think so look at James bond today it's list all it humour. It will never be the same !

[@mrlegs1544]

He would have been the best bond after shawn conery

[@georgepollen7927]

Sean Connery.

[@mrlegs1544]

@@georgepollen7927 .....opps yes ....

[@oldskoolnutterbielefeldbbc5685]

U mean SEEN CANARY

[@jahno7154]

@@oldskoolnutterbielefeldbbc5685 That was Les Dennis doing his great impression of Mavis from Coronation Street

[@stevehay964]

He wasn't very good. Sorry. It's just true.

[@georgebuller1914]

Bond was/is a fantasy character - could never happen as he does in 'real life'. Bodie - on the other hand - is out there now, keeping you and I safe 24/7! RIP Mr. Collins - and thanks.........

[@pinkballoon8181]

Great Post!

[@georgebuller1914]

5-04/06 - left pic: sadly age comes to all of us that survive! RIP.......