Well, Ian Fleming’s novels have been around since 1953, but Bond’s screen persona began in 1962, so let’s loosen our black tie, sip a vodka martini (shaken, not stirred, of course) and dive into the most successful franchise in Hollywood history… Everyone has their favorite Bond. For many it was Sean Connery – an unknown Scottish actor that producers Albert “Cubby” Broccoli and Harry Saltzman took a chance on and cast as 007 – who then became an international superstar. Others love Roger Moore for his campier approach throughout the 70s and 80s. Irish actor Pierce Brosnan, who starred in four Bond films, was immensely popular and George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton – who did one and two Bond films respectively, have very enthusiastic fans. Of course, the most modern Bond, Daniel Craig, was a huge hit in his five Bonds, with his 2012 film, SKYFALL, crushing the $1 billion…
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