While Ian Fleming's Bond novels (written between the early 1950's through the early 1960's) fit perfectly well within the gritty pulp genre the films take off in unexpected and sometimes absurd directions. Always with a dose of action, beautiful women (some much smarter than others) and intrigue, the Bond films are always anchored around the leading man played by more than eight actors spanning almost 50 years.
So today we come to one of the most controversial questions in pop history;
Who gave the best portrayal of Ian Fleming's iconic British secret agent James Bond, 007?
1. Barry Nelson
First appearance of James Bond US Television 1953 - clip
2. Sean Connery
Set the standard by which all other Bonds would be judged. -clip
3. George Lazenby
Ausie British Secret Agent
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4. Roger Moore
Cigar smoking suave -Clip
5. Timothy Dalton
Was actually asked to play Bond in 1969 for OHMSS but HE felt he was too young. - Clip
6. Pierce ("I though Christmas came only once a year") Brosnan
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8. Daniel Craig
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10 David Niven
(blame YouTube/Google for the ad) Clip
11. Peter Sellers
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12. Mike Meyers
(okay, so it's Austin Powers) - Clip
13. Secret Squirrel
Have fun it's Friday - Clip
As usual, you can vote Chicago style.
First appearance of James Bond US Television 1953 - clip
2. Sean Connery
Set the standard by which all other Bonds would be judged. -clip
3. George Lazenby
Ausie British Secret Agent
Clip
4. Roger Moore
Cigar smoking suave -Clip
5. Timothy Dalton
Was actually asked to play Bond in 1969 for OHMSS but HE felt he was too young. - Clip
6. Pierce ("I though Christmas came only once a year") Brosnan
Clip
8. Daniel Craig
Clip
10 David Niven
(blame YouTube/Google for the ad) Clip
11. Peter Sellers
Clip
12. Mike Meyers
(okay, so it's Austin Powers) - Clip
13. Secret Squirrel
Have fun it's Friday - Clip
As usual, you can vote Chicago style.
Connery as Bond, but the Roger Moore movies were my favorites.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Woody Allen? Barry did not go over well..he was not a Brit..nor a decent accent
ReplyDeleteRoger Moore was my favorite Bond. His movies were the most fun. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't stand Daniel Craig's Bond -- not what I want from the films at all.
Connery, with Moore a close second.
ReplyDeleteI debated Woody Allen. He did play Dr. Noah/Jimmy Bond (head of SMERSH) James Bond's nephew. I thought I'd just go with Sellers and Niven. You're right though, Woody should probably be part of the stew.
ReplyDeleteConnery, without a doubt, if the classic 60's spy is what you want. For the modern version though, I do like Craig better than Brosnan or Dalton.
ReplyDeleteCary Grant would have been the best in an alternate universe.
ReplyDeleteOf course then there are bunnies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zBnHCyrx6Q