1. The Rugged Scot on Screen: Sean Connery
Many consider James Bond as played by the Scot Sean Connery to be the perfect embodiment of the male ideal. The actor's athletic build and his service in the Royal Navy certainly helped. Sean even competed in the Mr. Universe contest.
His greatest fame, though, came from 6 films as Agent 007, which set a fairly high bar for his successors.
2. The Bond from Australia: George Lazenby
Although this Australian actor has just one film as James Bond to his name (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), he handled the role and its difficult task brilliantly.
Living up to Sean wasn't easy, but he pulled it off, as the film's excellent ratings show.
3. The Painter from London: Roger Moore
Good thing Roger Moore gave up on his original career plan. He longed to become a renowned London painter, but he ended up as the record holder among all Bond actors to date. He made 7 films, and his charm held its own even against Connery's.
4. A Lover of the Stage: Timothy Dalton
Welshman Timothy Dalton turned down the film producers four times before finally accepting the role in two 007 films (The Living Daylights and License to Kill). Afterward, he happily returned to his beloved stage.
5. The Gentleman from Ireland: Pierce Brosnan
Because the Irishman Pierce Brosnan was fully booked with the hit TV series Remington Steele, he had to wait several years for the role of James Bond. It paid off! He played him four times.
6. The First Blond Bond: Daniel Craig
The wait for Pierce Brosnan's successor was a long one, and the choice of the new Bond came with plenty of speculation. In the end, the role went to Daniel Craig, then still unknown worldwide. His first Bond film was Casino Royale.
Audiences warmed to him gradually, because his agent came across as rougher and less polished than his predecessors. In the end, though, he won the public over and showed Bond as a more vulnerable hero than fans were used to. He made five Bond films in all, the last being No Time to Die.
Bond Films by the Numbers
A quick comparison shows how unevenly the role was divided among the actors. For some, a single film was enough; another spent a whole decade in the secret agent's suit.
- Sean Connery: 6 films
- George Lazenby: a single film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service
- Roger Moore: 7 films, the record so far
- Timothy Dalton: two films, The Living Daylights and License to Kill
- Pierce Brosnan: four films
- Daniel Craig: five films, from Casino Royale to No Time to Die
So Who Will Be the Next Bond?
We know six 007 agents. Who will put on the tuxedo as the seventh hasn't been officially announced yet.
Bond in the Concert Hall
The agent with a license to kill has stood for style, suspense and British charm for more than six decades. His music is just as famous as he is.
In the Czech Republic, you can hear it live performed by the Pilsen Philharmonic, for example, which will play a Bond evening on February 11, 2027, at 7:00 p.m. at Měšťanská beseda. The concert lasts 90 minutes.
Bond for a Day
Watching the agent on screen is one thing; going through his training yourself is another. In the Just Like James Bond program, your whole team completes action-packed MI6 agent training that includes airsoft, ropes, self-defense and blowgun shooting.
We run the program outdoors, so it needs a meadow or a forest. At the end, you'll find out which colleague has truly earned the tuxedo. We'll tailor the price, program length and number of participants to your team size and date; just get in touch.
FAQ
How many actors have played James Bond so far?
Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have taken turns in the role, which makes six actors. The seventh actor hasn't been officially announced yet.
Which actor made the most James Bond films?
The record holder is Roger Moore, who made 7 films. Sean Connery is close behind with 6 films.
Which film did George Lazenby play James Bond in?
Australian actor George Lazenby played the agent only once, in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Despite the casting change, the film enjoys very good ratings.
When is the James Bond film music concert in the Czech Republic?
The Pilsen Philharmonic will play a Bond evening on February 11, 2027, at Měšťanská beseda in Pilsen.
How can you play James Bond with colleagues at a corporate team-building event?
We run the Just Like James Bond program, action-packed MI6 agent training with airsoft, ropes, self-defense and blowguns. The program takes place outdoors in a meadow or forest. We'll gladly tailor the price, length and capacity of the program to your team.
Become the Next Bond Yourself
The whole world waits for each new film with Agent 007. Six actors have played the lead role in the official series so far.
You and your colleagues can become Bond for a while too, in the team building program Just Like James Bond.
