Milkman to Mercenary: The Roles of Necros Necros is one of the standout characters from the 1987 James Bond film The Living Daylights. He’s a formidable villain, the epitome of icy control and lethal skill. Portrayed by German actor Andreas Wisniewski but voiced by Kerry Shale, Necros is a former KGB agent turned international mercenary. … Read more
Scarpine: The Ruthless Enforcer Behind Max Zorin’s Dark Empire Scarpine is the formidable enforcer and chief of security for the nefarious ventures of billionaire industrialist, Max Zorin. Brought to life by Belgian actor, Patrick Bauchau, Scarpine emerged as a primary henchman in the world of James Bond. Making his appearance in the 1985 film, A … Read more
General Orlov: A Power Hungry Corrupt General Lieutenant-General Orlov is the cunning and formidable Soviet General who stands as one of the principal antagonists in the 1983 James Bond film, Octopussy. As a high-ranking officer, General Orlov exudes an air of authority and ruthlessness that makes him a force to be reckoned with. Immortalized by … Read more
Gobinda: The Unforgettable Henchman in Octopussy 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 … Read more
Erich Kriegler: KGB Operative and Biathlon Champion 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 … Read more
The Unrelenting Emile Locque: A Bond Henchman to Remember Emile Leopold Locque is the Belgian henchman serving Greek smuggler Aristotle Kristatos in the 1981 James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only. Portrayed by late British actor Michael Gothard, Locque’s ruthless nature has left a lasting impression on the Bond universe, and as the Bond universe … Read more
Jaws – The Henchman from James Bond From the moment he first bared his metal teeth on screen, the James Bond villain, Jaws captured the attention and imagination of audiences worldwide. This iconic henchman, who made his debut in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, and reprised the role in Moonraker … Read more
Nick Nack – Scaramanga’s All-in-One Assistant Nick Nack serves as a multifaceted personal assistant to Francisco Scaramanga in the 1974 James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun. Portrayed by the late French actor Hervé Villechaize, this small-statured yet resourceful character deftly manages a wide range of responsibilities, from serving as a butler, housekeeper, … Read more
Tee Hee Johnson – Dr. Kananga’s Claw-Handed Man Tee Hee Johnson, commonly known as Tee Hee, serves as the ruthless right-hand man of Dr. Kananga. He has a prosthetic metal arm with a claw, a replacement for the one bitten off by a crocodile named “Albert”. As the secondary antagonist in the 1973 James Bond … Read more
Baron Samedi – The Mysterious Voodoo Villain Baron Samedi is a character in both the James Bond novel and film Live and Let Die. In the novel, he’s a voodoo entity that Mr. Big associates himself with to instill fear in his followers. However, in the film, the later actor, dancer, choreographer, and singer Geoffrey … Read more
Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd have captivated audiences with their sinister charm as fictional characters in both the James Bond novel and film, Diamonds Are Forever (1971). These cunning henchmen are associated with The Spangled Mob in the literary world, while their allegiance lies with the infamous villain Ernst Stavro … Read more
Irma Bunt Irma Bunt is the loyal henchwoman of criminal mastermind Ernst Stavro Blofeld. She first appeared in Ian Fleming’s 1963 novel, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and later became the secondary antagonist in the 1969 film adaptation. The late German actress Ilse Steppat portrayed Irma Bunt in her only English-language role. Steppat reprised the … Read more
Oddjob – The Indomitable Henchman Oddjob, a Korean bodyguard and enforcer, is employed by the wealthy bullion dealer and criminal Auric Goldfinger. Portrayed by the late American wrestler and actor Harold Sakata, the character makes his first appearance in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1959 novel. Since then, Oddjob has … Read more
Donald “Red” Grant – Setting the Bar High for Future Henchmen Meet Donald “Red” Grant, or simply Red Grant, a cold-blooded assassin in the employ of the shadowy criminal syndicate, SPECTRE. As the notorious henchman in the 1963 James Bond film, From Russia with Love, Grant was brilliantly portrayed by the late British actor Robert … Read more
Colonel Rosa Klebb Rosa Klebb is arguably the most notorious female antagonist in the James Bond universe. Known for her ruthless cunning, unyielding loyalty to SPECTRE, and deadly tactics, Klebb has cemented her position as a legendary Bond villain. A small but significant character, who struck fear in everyone she met and all the young … Read more
The Three Blind Mice The Three Blind Mice are trio of professional assassins working for the sinister Dr. Julius No in the 1962 film, Dr. No. They pretend to be blind to avoid suspicion and deflect attention from their true motives. Portrayed by Eric Coverley, Charles Edghill, and Henry Lopez, their chilling presence lingers throughout … Read more
The Deceptive Life of Professor Dent in Dr. No In the thrilling world of James Bond, characters are often not what they seem. Professor Dent is no exception, as this geologist-turned-henchman plays a pivotal role in the first Bond movie, Dr. No. Anthony Dawson, who also played uncredited and minor roles in 2 other Bond … Read more