James Bond, the ornithologist whose name Ian Fleming “borrowed”, was born on this day in 1900. Fleming owned a copy of his book, A Field Guide to the Birds of the West Indies.
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George Lazenby was born in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia on 5th September 1939. He played James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
George Lazenby, who played James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, was born in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia on 5th September 1939.
Lazenby’s single entry into the Bond canon proved to be relatively unpopular on first release, the stature of the film and that of George Lazenby’s portrayal of Bond has grown over time. Although his experience shows through in many scenes, his physical portrayal of Bond in one of the most faithful adaptations of any of Ian Fleming’s books is today much more favourably received.
Sean Connery was born in Edinburgh on this day in 1930. For many he remains the definitive 007.
Sean Connery, who played James Bond in six films by Eon Productions as well as Kevin McClory’s Thunderball remake, Never Say Never Again, was born in Edinburgh on 25th August 1930.
For many fans Connery has never been bettered in the role of 007, bringing to the role the right balance between toughness and wit.
A very happy birthday to Barbara Broccoli, who was born on this day in 1960.
James Bond co-producer Barbara Broccoli was born in Los Angeles on 18th June 1960.
The daughter of Cubby and Dana Broccoli is half-sister to Michael G Wilson with whom she shares co-producer credits on the recent James Bond films. The first Bond film she worked on was The Spy Who Loved Me, after which she worked up the ranks. From Goldeneye onwards Broccoli took on full producer credits with her half-brother.
As well as James Bond, Broccoli has been involved in producing stage productions such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Ian Fleming was born on this day in 1908. Without him none of all this would have been possible.
