Who are some spy or secret agent characters from the 80's?

Question

My son has to go dressed as a book character from a book written in the 1980's for the school book fair. He's really into the Zac Power books (2007) and wants to go as a similar character but I cant remember any books like that.

Answer 1

Some of John LeCarre's novels were published during the 80's. Smiley would be an interesting character. Have fun.