50 Years of James Bond From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig Movies for Grownups
50 Years of Bond James Bond
The evolution of the spy with a license to kill
Sean Connery
At 6 feet 2, Sean Connery filled out his tux quite nicely as the first Bond in Dr. No in 1962. But he began his career on a smaller scale, in the 1959 Disney leprechaun movie Darby O'Gill and the Little People. Connery played Bond in six more films. Ursula Andress in Dr No 1962
Before Raquel, before Farrah, it was Ursula whose image graced the walls of teen boys. The Swiss miss loved her leading men, including James Dean and Marlon Brando. Her iconic white bikini from Dr. No sold in a 2001 auction for nearly $60,000. George Lazenby On Her Majesty s Secret Service 1969
Unknown Australian actor/model George Lazenby had a big kilt to fill after Connery retired from the Bond role. Lazenby's reviews from On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) were mixed, but he has since become a beloved guest at 007 events. George Lazenby and Diana Rigg On Her Majesty s Secret Service 1969
George Lazenby's 007 role in On Her Majesty's Secret Service was his first and last, as was a new twist for the notorious fictional bachelor: Bond Boy meets — and marries — Bond Girl, the Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg). Roger Moore Octopussy 1983
Roger Moore played Bond the longest, in seven consecutive films from 1973 to 1985. He was the oldest Bond as well (45-58). Moore became a UNICEF ambassador after witnessing India's poverty while shooting Octopussy. AARP Offer
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Grace Jones View to a Kill 1985
Grace Jones was no regular Bond Girl. The Jamaican-born model/singer played May Day, an assassin with incredible strength. She treats Bond better than this fellow but still meets her own tragic end. Timothy Dalton Licence to Kill 1989
The fourth Bond (The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill), Timothy Dalton, would later play an American literary icon: Rhett Butler in 1994's Scarlett, a TV miniseries sequel to Gone With the Wind. Pierce Brosnan Goldeneye 1995
After a Scot, an Australian and two Brits, producers decided on an Irishman for the fifth Bond — Pierce Brosnan. He had been approached before but was booked shooting Remington Steele. Halle Berry Die Another Day 2002
Though her stunning looks usually land Halle Berry good-girl roles, Jinx Johnson definitely showed the Oscar winner's tougher side. This bikini shot was a nod to Ursula Andress' beach scene 40 years before in Dr. No. Daniel Craig Casino Royale 2006
Another homage to Ursula Andress? Fans couldn't keep their eyes off his abs and embraced the brooding first blond Bond. In 007's most royal mission, he escorted Queen Elizabeth II to the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremonies. Dame Judi Dench Casino Royale 2006
The most fearsome Bond Girl of all? Dame Judi Dench as M, head of Her Majesty's Secret Service. At times cold, yet quietly caring, she serves both as demanding leader and maternal compass for Bond. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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