The actors in the skin of James Bond

Published on 04/28/2024 11:58

Created in 1953 by the novelist Ian Fleming, the James Bond series is adapted to films from 1962. Since 24 episodes of our favorite spy have emerged. And this, through different actors but always charismatic and British (with the exception of one).

Elegant, distinguished, sporty, intelligent and one passes ... The British spy has decidedly everything to seduce. In pictures, discover the six actors who have the privilege of embodying the character on the screen.

Sean Connery

The first actor to take on the role of the authorized spy, Sean Connery quickly became the star of the cinema. If author Ian Fleming originally found him "too big and too muscular", he changed his mind about the success of "James Bond vs. Dr. No". Combining both seduction and virility, Sean Connery will play six times the spy will appear once in a movie before hanging up his costume in 1967.

George Lazenby

Originally a model, George Lazenby breaks the codes established for the role by his predecessor, Sean Connery. More sentimental and gentle, the Australian will take the role of James Bond only once in "To the secret service his majesty". If the success is not there - in comparison with other parts - this episode is probably the most faithful to the story of Ian Fleming.

Roger Moore

Roger Moore is already known to the general public for his role in the series "The Saint" when he agrees to play in "Live and Let Die". The arrival of the actor - first choice of Ian Fleming in the beginning - sounds like a revival for the saga. In addition to entering his character, Roger Moore brings a personal touch of British humor. For seven films, the actor retained his role. A record!

Timothy Dalton

Like George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton will not be unanimous. Renowned too cold for the role, he does not convince and the public announces his disavowal. That's why the British actor will only play in two opus: "Kill is not play" and "Permit to kill".

Pierce Brosnan

Now aged 64, the Irish actor remains a James Bond unavoidable. In the manner of Sean Connery, he embodies his character perfectly with a touch of arrogance in addition. His acting career gives him the opportunity to play in four films: "Goldeneye", "Tomorrow Never Dies", "The World Is Not Enough" and finally "Die Another Day".

Daniel Craig

Change of style with Daniel Craig. From the dark brown one passes to the blonde with the look of a Russian spy. With his athletic physique and glare, the British actor embodies a more violent and tortured James Bond. The episodes are all more realistic and lively. And this, from "Casino Royale" to the last movie released in 2015, "007 Specter".

If the success of James Bond depends on the actor, there is no doubt that the James Bond girls are also not for nothing.