James Bond (007) is a fictional British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) agent created by writer Ian Fleming. Bond first appeared in the novel Casino Royale (1953) and has since appeared in 12 novels by Fleming, numerous continuation novels by other authors, and 25 official Eon Productions films. Six actors have played Bond: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. The franchise has grossed over 7 billion dollars, making Bond the highest-grossing film franchise starring a single character.

How Many James Bond Actors Have There Been?

Six actors have played Bond in official Eon Productions films: Sean Connery (1962-1967, 1971), George Lazenby (1969), Roger Moore (1973-1985), Timothy Dalton (1987-1989), Pierce Brosnan (1995-2002), and Daniel Craig (2006-2021). Sean Connery is generally considered the definitive Bond, while Daniel Craig's tenure is considered the most critically acclaimed.

What Is Shaken Not Stirred?

Bond's signature drink order is a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred. The phrase appears in the majority of Bond films. Bartending purists note that shaking a martini (rather than stirring) slightly dilutes it and changes its texture — Bond's preference is technically incorrect by traditional standards, which is itself a character detail: he does not care about tradition.

How Many Bond Films Are There?

As of 2024, there are 25 official Eon Productions Bond films, from Dr. No (1962) to No Time to Die (2021). There are also two non-Eon Bond films: Casino Royale (1967, a comedy) and Never Say Never Again (1983, starring Connery). The highest-grossing Bond film is Skyfall (2012) with 1.1 billion dollars worldwide.

Who Created James Bond?

Ian Fleming (1908-1964) created Bond while working as a journalist after his career in British naval intelligence during WWII. He wrote 12 Bond novels and 2 short story collections between 1953 and his death in 1964. He named the character after the American ornithologist James Bond, choosing the name specifically because it was dull — he wanted the blandest name possible for the most exciting man.

Can You Talk to James Bond?

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