The Most Handsome 007, Confirmed by the Golden Ratio
For over six decades, James Bond has remained the ultimate masculine ideal—suave, sophisticated, and devastatingly handsome. Each actor to don the tuxedo has brought their own unique brand of good looks to the role. But which of our Bond actors is, objectively speaking, the most handsome?
According to a study, which used AI technology to assess each actor’s facial features based on the Ancient Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi, we finally have the answer to who is the most handsome James Bond.
Each Bond actor was given an Attractiveness Score out of 100, with the results ranking them from least to most symmetrical—and, by extension, most handsome. Of course, everyone will have their own opinion, but the final tally delivered a definitive ranking, identifying one 007 as the most visually appealing of them all. Let’s take a look how each Bond stacked up.
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6. Sir Roger Moore (86/100)
Despite his iconic smirk and aristocratic good looks, Roger Moore finds himself at the bottom of the ranking. While he may not have been the most mathematically perfect Bond, Moore possessed a suave, debonair charm that few could match.
He was the elder statesman of the franchise, stepping into the role at 45 and continuing well into his fifties, effortlessly making eyebrow-raising quips while dispatching villains with an elegant flick of the wrist.
Moore’s Bond was the embodiment of the 1970s and 80s: lighthearted, effortlessly stylish, and always with a perfectly tailored safari suit at the ready. From The Spy Who Loved Me to Live and Let Die, he delivered some of the series’ most outlandish moments, including a gondola-turned-hovercraft chase and a space adventure in Moonraker.
Though AI may not favour Roger Moore, audiences adored him—his portrayal of 007 was not just about aesthetics but about an indefinable twinkle in the eye that made him unforgettable.
5. Daniel Craig (91)
When Daniel Craig was announced as Bond in 2005, there was uproar. Critics lamented that he was too blonde, too short, and, most unforgivably, not traditionally handsome enough for the role. How wrong they were.
Over five films, Craig redefined the character, bringing a raw physicality and emotional depth never before seen in the franchise. If Connery was the panther-like rogue and Moore the charming aristocrat, Craig was the brawler—bruised, brooding, and utterly magnetic.
From the moment he strode out of the ocean in Casino Royale, Craig became a new kind of sex symbol: chiselled, enigmatic, and as dangerous as he was desirable. Whether suited up for a high-stakes poker game or sprinting across rooftops in a relentless pursuit, his Bond exuded brute-force appeal.
His turn in Skyfall could well be his finest moment, blending brooding intensity with a rawness that deepened Bond’s character in a way never seen before. From the chilling first encounter with Raoul Silva to the haunting final showdown at Skyfall Lodge, Craig’s Bond exuded everything it meant to be James Bond and it was the moment he proved every doubter wrong.
4. Pierce Brosnan (92)
If James Bond were sculpted out of pure Hollywood glamour, he might look a lot like Pierce Brosnan. With his thick, jet-black hair, piercing blue eyes, and model-perfect bone structure, Brosnan’s casting as 007 in the 1990s felt almost too good to be true.
His Bond was smooth, sophisticated, and effortlessly cool—a spy who could dismantle a nuclear warhead one moment and sip a vodka martini without a hair out of place the next.
His tenure as Bond in films like GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and The World Is Not Enough was marked by a seamless blend of action and elegance. Even well into his seventies, Brosnan remains a beacon of male beauty, proving that his genetic jackpot isn’t fading with time.
While he may not have taken the crown, Brosnan is still a favorite with the ladies and his Bond remains one of the most effortlessly handsome iterations of the legendary character.
3. George Lazenby (94)
George Lazenby’s time as Bond may have been brief, but his good looks left a lasting impression. Cast at just 29, he remains the youngest actor to take on the role—a fresh-faced model turned movie star whose sharp jawline and striking features helped him land the part.
In On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Lazenby brought a unique blend of rugged charm and youthful exuberance, making him an instant heartthrob. His portrayal balanced the physicality of a seasoned action star with the vulnerability required for Bond’s most emotional storyline, culminating in a tragic ending that is arguably the most poignant moment in Bond history.
Off-screen, Lazenby’s reputation as a ladies’ man was legendary. However, his relationship with leading lady Diana Rigg was famously strained, with reports of a feud between the two throughout filming. Despite the tensions, their on-screen chemistry remained electric.
Off-screen, Lazenby’s reputation as a ladies’ man was legendary. He famously claimed to have had multiple affairs with Bond girls and crew members during filming. Though his Bond career ended as quickly as it began, his legacy endures and being a top 3 in the most handsome 007’s isn’t bad.
2. Sean Connery (95)
There is, perhaps, no Bond more iconic than Sean Connery. The Scottish former bodybuilder and milkman turned international superstar embodied everything that made 007 legendary—grit, wit, and an almost primal masculinity.
With his piercing stare, deep, rumbling voice, and impossibly square jawline, Connery’s Bond was the very definition of rugged allure. Yet, his casting was met with initial disdain from Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming, who reportedly found the idea of a rough-edged Scottish actor in the role utterly distasteful.
Fleming had envisioned a more refined, aristocratic spy, but Connery’s sheer magnetism soon won him over. So much so that Fleming later wove Bond’s Scottish heritage into the novels as a nod to Connery, a testament to how utterly he had redefined the role.
Connery’s tenure, spanning Dr. No to Diamonds Are Forever, established the formula for all Bonds to follow. He was dangerous yet sophisticated, seductive yet untouchable. Connery’s appeal was so potent that he remained a Hollywood sex symbol well into his later years. And while he may surprisingly have missed out on the top spot, there’s no denying that Connery’s Bond remains the most iconic.
1. Timothy Dalton (98)
And now, the surprise winner. According to the Golden Ratio, the most handsome James Bond of all time is none other than Timothy Dalton.
The classically trained Shakespearean actor, who portrayed 007 in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill, may not have been a model like Lazenby or a Hollywood heartthrob like Brosnan, but his facial symmetry is unparalleled.
Dalton’s Bond was darker, grittier, and more intense—closer to Ian Fleming’s original vision of the character than any before him. His sharp cheekbones, smouldering gaze, and undeniable gravitas made him a compelling, if underrated (at the time), 007.
Though his tenure was brief, his impact was lasting, and now, thanks to the Golden Ratio, Timothy Dalton can finally claim the title of the most genetically gifted Bond, James Bond.
The Most Handsome James Bond
While beauty may be subjective, the Golden Ratio provides an objective measure of symmetry and proportion, and it has crowned Timothy Dalton as the most mathematically handsome 007. His sharp features may have earned him this title, but it was his commanding presence and the way he brought depth to the character that truly make him memorable.
Handsome or not, what defines Bond is an aura of sophistication and danger—qualities that have captivated audiences for generations. Of course, it certainly doesn’t hurt when those qualities are paired with sculpted jawline and charm that can woo any woman into bed.
