Pilot of Intrigue: The Enigmatic Pussy Galore Pussy Galore, portrayed by the late Honor Blackman, made her iconic debut in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1958 novel. The character, known for her intelligence, self-assurance, and her risqué name, has also appeared in video games GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (2004) and 007 … 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
Tilly Masterson – Not Quite a Bond Girl Tilly Masterson is a character who seeks revenge for the death of her sister, Jill Masterson, a former secretary for the notorious Auric Goldfinger. Inspired by the literary figure, Tilly Masterton from Ian Fleming‘s 1959 novel, Goldfinger, Tania Mallet brings her to life in the 1964 film … Read more
Jill Masterson – The Golden Bond Girl Jill Masterson serves as the aide-de-camp to billionaire industrialist Auric Goldfinger. Adapted from the literary character Jill Masterton, who first appears in Ian Fleming’s 1959 novel Goldfinger, she’s portrayed by British actress and model Shirley Eaton in the 1964 film adaptation. She also makes a brief appearance in … Read more
Auric Goldfinger: A Most Charming Villain Auric Goldfinger is the the primary antagonist in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger (1964). He was portrayed by the late German actor Gert Fröbe (voiced by Michael Collins), and adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1959 novel. Goldfinger’s character has appeared in various video games, including GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (2004) … 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
Tatiana Romanova Tatiana Romanova is one of the most memorable characters from the 1963 James Bond film, From Russia with Love. So much so, she’s gone down in the pantheon of Bond girls after capturing the hearts and minds of viewers with her beauty, charm, and intricate involvement in a high-stakes plot against 007. In … 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
Zora – A Fiery Gypsy Girl Zora was one of two gypsy girls fighting for the love of the chief’s son in the 1963 James Bond film, From Russia with Love (1963). She was portrayed by the talented Jamaican actress Martine Beswick, who would later return as a different Bond girl in Thunderball (1965). At … Read more
Vida – A Fiery Gypsy Girl Vida is a fiery and passionate gypsy woman, skilled in the art of combat. Her character is introduced as one of two women who love the chief’s son. Vida and Zora are instructed by the chief, Vavra, to fight to the death to determine who will ultimately win his … Read more
Miss Taro – The Femme Fatal Bond Girl in Dr. No Miss Taro is one of the first Bond girls in the film’s franchise after appearing in the first Bond film, Dr. No (1962) In the film, Miss Taro works as a secretary for Pleydell Smith, the British Chief Secretary for colonial affairs in Jamaica. … Read more
Ernst Stavro Blofeld: The Mastermind Behind SPECTRE Ernst Stavro Blofeld stands as the notorious mastermind and leader of the global criminal syndicate SPECTRE, leaving an indelible mark on the world of James Bond. Conceived by the creative minds of Ian Fleming and Kevin McClory, Blofeld emerged as a formidable adversary in six films from EON … Read more
Sylvia Trench – The First Bond Girl Sylvia Trench is and always will be the first ever Bond girl after her starring role in the first Bond movie Dr No (1962), and also returned for the second instalment From Russia with Love a year later. Played by actress British actress Eunice Gayson, Trench is a … Read more
Miss Moneypenny Miss Moneypenny is one of the longest-running characters in the James Bond movie series. From her first appearance in the first Bond, Dr. No in 1962, to her most recent outing in No Time To Die, she has been a perpetual fixture, starring in almost every Bond movie as a steadfast ally to … Read more
Dr Julius No When it comes to iconic baddies in film, few characters have struck a chord with fans quite like Dr Julius No from the 1962 movie adaptation of Ian Fleming’s novel, Dr. No. With his ruthlessness and cold calculative character, the nuclear scientist set the standard for future antagonists that Bond would come … Read more
Honey Ryder Honey Ryder is the iconic Bond girl from the 1962 film Dr. No. Played by Swiss-German actress Ursula Andress, Honey is one of the most memorable and influential characters in the James Bond movie series. With her unforgettable entrance emerging from the Caribbean Sea in a white bikini and dagger in her belt, … Read more
Daniel Craig Daniel Craig is an actor well-known for his captivating action scenes in the world of 007. He had some relative success before his fame skyrocketed in 2006 after landing the role of the sixth James Bond. But Craig had to win Bond fans over as he’s fair haired and doesn’t “look like a … Read more
Pierce Brosnan – James Bond V Pierce Brosnan was the fifth actor to take over the tuxedo and star as James Bond, remaining as the world’s most love Secret Agent for four films from 1995 to 2002. Fewer actors can embody the debonair charm and coolness quite like him, making him a shoo-in for Bond … Read more
Timothy Dalton Timothy Dalton is a British actor best known for his role as the fourth James Bond. He starred as 007 only twice, but he is fondly remembered by Bond fans for the no nonsense approach to his portrayal as the world’s smoothest secret agent. Dalton was considered for the role three times before, … Read more
Roger Moore – Bond, James Bond III Roger Moore was a British actor who is best remembered for his suave, charming and effortless portrayal of James Bond in seven movies from 1973 to 1985. He was the third actor to take on the role of 007 after Sean Connery and George Lazenby, and it’s said … Read more
George Lazenby – A One Off Bond George Lazenby is an Australian actor best known for his role as the legendary spy, James Bond. Lazenby appeared in only one movie in the Bond franchise – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) – but despite his brief tenure as 007, he left a lasting impression on … Read more
Sean Connery Sean Connery, or should that be Sir Thomas Sean Connery, was a Scottish actor and producer who rose to fame in the 1960s as the first actor to take on the James Bond role. With his rugged good looks, commanding presence, and distinctive and smooth Scottish accent, Connery quickly became one of the … Read more