Craig Mitchell serves as M’s personal bodyguard, but is secretly operating for crime syndicate Quantum. Portrayed by stuntman Glenn Foster, Mitchell features in the 2008 James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. Craig Mitchell has been working as the personal bodyguard of M, the British Secret Service head. However, Mitchell has been leading a double life … Read more
The James Bond universe has its own Elvis, and he’s a memorable henchman (in his own right). Played by Swiss actor Anatole Taubman, he serves Quantum operative, Dominic Greene in the 2008 film Quantum of Solace, and he brings a new dimension to how henchmen look and operate. Elvis is given the responsibility of aiding … Read more
Dominic Greene, a billionaire tycoon running environmental organization, Greene Planet, who dually serves as a key agent for Quantum, a crime group with interests in a resource-rich Bolivian territory. Played by French actor Mathieu Amalric, he is the main villain in the 2008 James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, and also resurfaces in the video … Read more
Mollaka Danso works independently as a terrorist and explosives expert, and has association with the crime syndicate known as Quantum. He comes to life in the 2006 Bond film, Casino Royale, and is enacted by French Parkour artist, Sébastian Foucan. The character’s presence extends beyond the film, featuring in the Quantum of Solace video game … Read more
“Carlos Nikolic” is the alias used by the freelance arms manufacturer and terrorist. He’s a minor villain in the 2006 movie, Casino Royale. Italian Actor, Claudio Santamaria, brings the character to life in the movie, and the character resurfaces in the 2008 video game, 007: Quantum of Solace. Investment banker Le Chiffre has used the … Read more
Colonel Tan-Sun Moon, who later undergoes gene transforming therapy and takes on the persona Sir Gustav Graves. He’s initially a North Korean military figure striving to unify the Korean peninsula under his nation’s emblem. Once he transforms his appearance he takes on the persona of a diamond tycoon to try and fulfil his plan. Gustav … Read more
General Moon is a character in the 2002 James Bond film, Die Another Day, portrayed by Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang. He’s the father of Colonel Tan-Sun Moon, who transforms into Gustav Graves through the means of gene replacement therapy. General Moon, the father of Colonel Moon, plays a pivotal role in assisting Bond’s release … Read more
Sasha Davidov holds the position of security chief for the renowned oil tycoon, Elektra King. He also serves as the trusted confidant of King’s partner, Renard. Played by Danish actor, Ulrich Thomsen, this malevolent character makes his appearance in the James Bond film from 1999, The World Is Not Enough, and features in its subsequent … Read more
Dr. Kaufman is a German scientist and professional assassin under the employ of media tycoon Elliot Carver. First seen in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, the character was brought to life by the late American actor Vincent Schiavelli. Kaufman’s character was further immortalized in Raymond Benson’s novelization of the film and echoed … Read more
Valentin Dmitryovich Zukovsky, an ex-KGB intelligence officer, now Russian mafia head, who presently operates a bar, a casino, and a caviar factory, and a valuable ally for Bond. Portrayed by the late Robbie Coltrane, this recurring ally, first introduced in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye. Zukovsky’s presence continues in the 1999 film The World … Read more
Natalya Fyodorovna Simonova, a skilled Russian programmer, and a sole survivor from a massacre at work, later teams up with Bond in his investigation of the Janus Crime Syndicate. Brought to life by the talented Polish-Swedish actress, model, and singer Izabella Scorupco in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, Natalya Simonova’s intelligence and bravery left … Read more
Milton Krest serves as a marine researcher and narcotics trafficker, using his company, Wavekrest Marine Research, to transport cocaine for the Sanchez Cartel. Drawing inspiration from a literary character in Ian Fleming’s short story, The Hildebrand Rarity, and brought to life by American actor Anthony Zerbe, Krest is one of the key henchmen in the … Read more
Kamran Shah is a captivating character from the 1987 James Bond film, The Living Daylights (1987). Brought to life by Pakistani-born British actor Art Malik, Shah is the Deputy Commander of the Afghan Mujaheddin’s Eastern District amidst the tumultuous Soviet-Afghan War. He meets Bond while they’re both locked up in a Soviet cell, and they … Read more
General Leonid Pushkin is a Soviet general and successor of the long standing Anatol Gogol. General Pushkin is a man of stature and intrigue, and his character is brought to life by British actor, John Rhys-Davies, making his sole appearance in the 1987 Bond film, The Living Daylights. Stepping into his new role, General Pushkin … Read more
Pola Ivanova is a skilled Soviet intelligence operative working for the KGB. She comes to life in the 1985 James Bond film, A View to a Kill, where she’s portrayed by British actress Fiona Fullerton. As the plot unfolds, we find Pola Ivanova among a group of agents selected to keep a close eye on … Read more
Meet Gobinda, the formidable and loyal henchman of Kamal Khan, brilliantly portrayed by the talented Indian actor Kabir Bedi in the 1983 James Bond film, Octopussy. With a striking and powerful presence, Gobinda is the first Indian henchman in the Bond series, and is epitome of unwavering allegiance and ruthless efficiency. As Khan’s right-hand man, … Read more
Erich Kriegler is a formidable KGB operative and accomplished East German biathlon champion. As the ruthless right-hand man of Greek smuggler Aris Kristatos, Kriegler serves as one of the key henchmen in the 1981 James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only, and its Marvel Comics adaptation. Brilliantly brought to life by British actor John Wyman, … Read more
Countess Lisl von Schlaf is a character who not only plays an essential role in the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, but also holds a unique connection to the Bond franchise. While inspired by Ian Fleming’s short story Risico, the character of Countess Lisl von Schlaf evolved to become the captivating mistress … Read more
Bibi Dahl is a captivating character who glides her way into the world of James Bond in the 1981 film, For Your Eyes Only. Played by the talented American ice-skater and actress, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Bibi Dahl’s mesmerizing ice-skating prowess and innocent and intriguing personality made her one of the key figures in the film. Bibi … Read more
Aristotle “Aris” Kristatos is a complex character whose name alone evokes the rich history and intellectual prowess of ancient Greece. Aris, as he is known for short, embodies a duality that defines him as both an accomplished intelligence operative and a ruthless heroin smuggler. He’s a formidable rival of Milos Columbo and serves as a … Read more
Manuela is an intelligence operative, affiliated with the British Secret Service, and stationed at the exotic and vibrant Station VH in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Played by Dutch actress, Emily Bolton, a minor character in the 1979 James Bond film, Moonraker, Manuela’s presence adds a layer of intrigue and freshness to the plot, and helps … Read more
Karl Stromberg is a man whose twisted vision of utopia threatens to submerge humanity in the darkest depths of the ocean. Originating from the land of Vikings, this Swedish enigma is an affluent businessman and the mastermind behind Stromberg Shipping, one of the most influential maritime enterprises of its time. Making his first appearance as … Read more
