This year also marks the 54th anniversary of when the James Bond series made its debut to film. I am going to discuss the evolution of the suave, quixotic agent whom we all know and love.

Sean Connery played in the Bond movies “ Dr. No” (1962), “ From Russia With Love ” (1963), “ Goldfinger” (1964), “ Thunderball ” (1965), “ You Only Live Twice ” (1967) “ Diamonds Are Forever” (1971) and the forgettable “ Never Say Never Again ” (1983).Connery set the stage for Bonds to follow, as he was the first Bond character portrayed in film, excluding the spoof “ Casino Royale ,” a film most viewers consider not a part of the Bond franchise. He labeled Bond with the characteristics that we all think of when watching the 007 films: classy, ruthless,captivating, witty, sexy, rugged and up to the task. Honor Blackman , the Bond girl Pussy Galore who starred in “Goldfinger” with Connery, said ,"[Connery] was exceedingly handsome, virile and sexy and that really was the tenor of what the script was always trying to display." Connery’s character launched the 007 franchise, and most fans consider him the quintessential Bond. Being a bodybuilder, he brought a frame that blended believability to his 007 status. However, without the looks and charm, the character would have fallen flat.

George Lazenby played in the Bond movie “ On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969). This was Lazenby’s only Bond film. Lazenby had the un-admirable task, yet highly sought-after opportunity, of playing the next Bond following Connery’s departure from the role. At the tender age of 29, many Bond fans considered him too young to play the role of a traveled, highly sophisticated secret agent. Being an Australian model did not help his case, so the deck was definitely stacked against Lazenby. “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” was an excellent Bond movie portrayed by an unbelievable Aussie who was not quite up to the task. He could have had a longer run with the character, but bad advice from his manager and a somewhat arrogant attitude led to Lazenby’s premature departure from the role.
Roger Moore played in the Bond movies “ Liveand Let Die” (1973), “ The Man With The GoldenGun” (1974), “ The Spy Who Loved Me ” (1977),“ Moonraker ” (1979), “ For Your EyesOnly ” (1981), “ Octopussy ” (1983) and “ A View To A Kill” (1985). Moore's interpretation of Bond brought a lighthearted, less lethal, cartoonish persona to the already well-established 007 franchise. He was known as a pacifist prior to his establishedrole, and that came across during his tenure as Bond. While Moore's films are considered less serious, his stylized approach paved the way for the next few Bonds to feel more comfortable with their own interpretation of the agent. After the departure of Lazenby, Bond fans were treated to more than a decade of Moore's charisma, and he holds a dear place in many of their hearts.

Timothy Dalton played in the Bond movies “ The Living Daylights” (1987) and “ License to
Kill” (1989). Dalton was originally at the top of a very concise list to portray Bond many years earlier, but due to his young age, he felt he did not have the maturity yet for the role. He is a serious stage actor and took his craft with a sense of great pride. After the cartoonish years of Moore, Dalton brought a seriousness back to the role. He most closely translated Ian Fleming 's imagining of Bond from page to screen. However, there was backlash as people had grown accustomed to Moore and generally did not appreciate his immense skill in the role. Though he only stared in two films, Dalton's recipe for Bond is evidently reflected in our current 007 secret agent, Daniel Craig.

Pierce Brosnan played in the Bond movies“ GoldenEye” (1995), “ Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), “ The World Is Not Enough ” (1999) and “ Die Another Day ” (2002). Brosnan, like Dalton, had been courted for the part years earlier, but due to his obligations to the television show " Remington Steel ," he was unavailable until 1995. Brosnan coveted the role of James Bond and was ecstatic upon being chosen. He has a natural charisma and charm which translates well to the big screen. But changing times and poor writing offset what could have been something truly great. Brosnan's 007 films are forgettable, and it is a shame because given a greater opportunity, he could have had some of the finest.

Daniel Craig played in the Bond movies “ CasinoRoyale ” (2006), “ Quantum of Solace ” (2008), “ Skyfall” (2012) and “ Spectre ” (2015). Craig is the current MI6 agent, and he fits the part well. When he was originally picked to play the role, there was tremendous backlash due to his blonde hair and under six-foot frame. However, Craig's imposing build and high level of skill as an actor brought, for the first time, a true believability to the character. He embodies a strength and vulnerability unlike anything we have seen to date with the 007 franchise. "Casino Royale" is arguably the best film in the franchise for good reason. "Quantum of Solace," although well-acted, fell very short for the high bar that had been set. Craig's new film "Spectre" is his second paring with director Sam Mendes , previous director of "Skyfall." "Skyfall" was generally well-received and is the highest grossing Bond film to date, but that is subject to change. Craig is coming to the end of his service as 007, and the door will soon open for someone else to play the most revered character in film history.

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BIOGRAPHY OF SEAN CONNERY.


FILMS
"DR. NO"
1962.
"FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE"
1963.
" GOLDFINGER"
1964.
"THUNDERBALL"
1965.
"YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE"
1967.
"DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER"
1971.
BIOGRAPHY
Sean Connery was the first actor to bring Ian Fleming’s James Bond to the movie screen. Born in a working-class neighbourhood of Edinburgh, Connery joined the Navy at an early age and afterwards worked as a bricklayer, lifeguard and French polisher. In his
spare time he enjoyed bodybuilding. This hobby led to modelling and small theatrical parts that included training with Swedish dancer Yat Malmgren. These experiences instilled in him the masculine grace and air of confidence that producers Albert R. “Cubby”
Broccoli and Harry Saltzman were looking for in their 007, Connery received a Lifetime Achievement award at the 1996 Golden Globes and a knighthood in 2000 among many other tributes.

BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE LAZENBY.

FILMS
ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE
1969
BIOGRAPHY
George Lazenby took to the formidable task ofsucceeding SeanConnery as 007 with characteristic
charm and confidence. Born in Australia, Lazenby was one of the highest-paid models working inEurope before he was spotted by producer Cubby Broccoli in the barbers at the Dorchester Hotel. His physical exuberance and energy secured Lazenby the role of Bond but a long-term commitment to 007 never
materialised. Lazenby departed the series after just one memorable performance.

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FILMS
"LIVE AND LET DIE"
1973.
"THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN'
1974.
"THE SPY WHO LOVED ME"
1977.
"MOONRAKER"
1979.
"FOR YOUR EYES ONLY"
1981.
"OCTOPUSSY"
1983.
"A VIEW TO A KILL"
1985.
BIOGRAPHY
Roger Moore brought a wit and sense of humour to the role of 007 that were distinctly his own. Born in London, after school Moore worked in an animation studio working on War Office short films. His artistic ability didn’t stop there and he went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts before being called up for the military service in 1945. He subsequently acted in numerous television and stage roles –and soon landed a starring role in The Saint from 1962 to 1969. There, he became a household name. He was considered for 007 in 1968 before finally accepting the part in 1972. Moore’s good looks, affable presence on set and sense of timing secured him the leading role in seven Bond films. He was knighted in 2003 for his work children’s charity UNICEF.

BIOGRAPHY OF TIMOTHY DALTON
FILMS
"THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS"
1987.
"LICENCE TO KILL"
1989.
BIOGRAPHY
Timothy Dalton is remembered as the actor who channelled the more ruthless, hard-edged James Bond found in Ian Fleming’s original novels. Born in Colwyn Bay, Wales, in 1946, Dalton trained at the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art and his stage work quickly marked him out as an actor of tremendous presence Initially approached to play Bond in 1968 – which he declined because he was just 25 at the time – Dalton finally slipped into 007’s tuxedo in 1987 and became the fourth actor in the series, starring in two films that offered a darker, conflicted but no less seductive 007.

BIOGRAPHY OF PIERCE BROSNAN.

FILMS.
"GOLDENEYE"
1995.
"TOMORROW NEVER DIES"
1997.
"THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH"
1999.
"DIE ANOTHER DAY"
2002.
BIOGRAPHY.
Pierce Brosnan’s performance as 007 captured the timeless appeal of the character in a new world of high-technology and post-Cold War intrigue. Born in Ireland in 1953, Brosnan carved out a distinguished
career as an artist and circus fire eaterbefore starring in Tennessee Williams’s The Red Devil Battery Sign
in London. After marrying Bond girl Cassandra Harris, Brosnan was considered for the part of Bond in 1986 but commitments to TV drama Remington Steele meant that he didn’t don 007’s tuxedo until 1995. He was awarded an OBE from Queen
Elizabeth II in 2003 for his 'outstanding contribution to the British film industry.'

BIOGRAPHY OF DANIEL CRAIG
FILMS.
"CASINO ROYALE
2006.
" QUANTUM OF SOLACE"
2008.
"SKYFALL"
2012.
"SPECTRE"
2015.
BIOGRAPHY
Daniel Craig brought the danger,
seductive rawness and realism to
Bond that the 2006 reboot of the
series demanded. Born in Chester,
England, in 1968, Craig worked in
television and with some of the
world’s leading directors, including
Sam Mendes who he would later
collaborate with on SKYFALL, before
being cast as 007 in 2005. While taking
cues from every one of the previous
Bond actors, Craig has redefined
James Bond for the 21st Century,
exploring new depths in the character
and met the challenge of filmmaking
with a commitment to performing
many of his own stunts.

Daniel Craig all d way

lordcyl3:
Daniel Craig all d way

Pierce Brosnan.

I would say the typical James Bond character are 1. Sean Connery 2. Roger Moore 3. Pierce Brosnan and 4. Daniel Craig