The Most Romantic James Bond Moments Ever Valentine’s Day. A time for love, candlelit dinners, and whispered sweet nothings over a few drinks. But if you’re James Bond, romance comes with a side of espionage, a loaded Walther PPK, and the looming threat of betrayal. For all his reputation as cinema’s smoothest seducer, 007’s love … Read more
Aston Martin, The James Bond Car of Choice Aston Martin, the James Bond car of choice, is an enduring symbol of style, sophistication, and technologically advanced performance that has become an integral part of the cinematic legacy of the world’s most famous spy. This relationship between Agent 007 and his Aston Martin is more than … Read more
Miranda Frost: Harvard Graduate, Olympic Champion and Double Agent Miranda Frost is an Olympic standard fencing champion and intelligence operative who works for the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). However, her true allegiance lies with billionaire diamond magnate Gustav Graves. Rosamund Pike, a British actress, portrays this double agent, femme fatale in the 2002 James Bond … Read more
Gustav Graves: Unmasking the Youngest and Most Complex Bond Villain 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 … Read more
Giacinta ‘Jinx’ Johnson: The Bond Girl With a Twist Giacinta ‘Jinx’ Johnson is an NSA agent who collaborates with James Bond in the 2002 movie Die Another Day. Their joint mission involves the surveillance of Zao, a renegade agent from North Korea, and probing his connections to Gustav Graves, a notorious diamond tycoon. Jinx is … Read more
Tang Lin Zao – A North Korean Agent, Terrorist and Thorn in Bond’s Side Tang Lin Zao, coomonly known simply as Zao, is a North Korean intelligence agent and terrorist. He is the trusted aide to Gustav Graves, a powerful diamond tycoon, and is a powerful adversary for James Bond in the 2002 film Die … Read more
Damian Falco – The All-American NSA Chief Damian Falco is a National Security Agency (NSA) Chief and ally in the 2002 James Bond film, Die Another Day. The character is portrayed by American actor Michael Madsen, and although he’s a minor character, he’s left a lasting impression. Damian Falco Damian Falco is one of the … Read more
General Moon: Hero to a Nation and Father of Bond Villain 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 General Moon, … Read more
Verity: Fencing Instructor Played by Superstar Madonna Verity is a fencing instructor, who trains Miranda Frost and Gustav Graves at the prestigious Blades fencing club. Played by American superstar Madonna in the 2002 James Bond film, Die Another Day, Verity boasts graceful moves, and not only guides her students through the art of swordplay but … Read more
Charles Robinson: A Vital Ally for Bond Charles Robinson serves as an assistant to MI6 and as the Deputy Chief of Staff, and was ushered in for the Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) as a replacement for Bill Tanner. Played by British actor Colin Salmon, the character returned for The World Is Not Enough … Read more
Pierce Brosnan Bond Films Ranked Destiny seemed to have a hand in shaping Pierce Brosnan’s career, as the Irish actor was always meant to play the legendary James Bond. He donned the tuxedo four times and each of his Bond films offer something special, just some more than others. He met Cubby Broccoli on the … Read more
Michael Madsen Biography Michael Madsen was born on September 25, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. Madsen began working at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, where he served as an apprentice under John Malkovich and appeared in a production of Of Mice and Men. Michael Madsen boatss and extensive TV and filmography, but he’s best known … Read more
Halle Berry Biography Halle Berry is an accomplished American actress known for her work in film and television. She was born Maria Halle Berry on August 14, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio. Berry began her career as a model, participating in several beauty contests, including the Miss USA pageant and the Miss World 1986, where she … Read more
Toby Stephens Biography Toby Stephens is a renowned English actor who has made his mark in the film, television and stage industries. Born on April 21, 1969, Stephens was born at the Middlesex Hospital in Fitzrovia, London to actors Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Robert Stephens. He received his early education at Aldro School and … Read more
Rosamund Pike Biography Rosamund Mary Ellen Pike (born 1979) is a British actress, known for her outstanding performances on stage and screen. She was born in London to Julian Pike and Caroline Friend, both of whom are opera singers. Pike attended Badminton School in Bristol, and it was during her time in the National Youth … Read more
Madonna Biography Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, as the third child of Silvio Anthony “Tony” Ciccone and Madonna Louise Fortin. Madonna attended various Catholic schools and was known for her high grade point average and unconventional behavior. Madonna’s father put her in classical piano lessons, but she … Read more
Ho Yi Biography Ho Yi, born in Hong Kong in 1956, is an actor, theatre director, playwright, and theatre producer, with a body of work spanning several countries and languages. Ho Yi’s acting career began in the late 1970s when he became one of the earliest freelance actors for the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. He … Read more
John Cleese Biography John Cleese was born on October 27, 1939, in Weston-Super-Mare, England, to Reginald Francis Cleese and Muriel Evelyn Cross. Despite being born into a family of modest means with his father working as an insurance salesman, Cleese attended private schools to receive a good education. He was often bullied for his height, … Read more
Michael Gorevoy Biography Mikhail Vitalievich Gorevoy (Michael Gorevoy), born on May 19, 1965, is a renowned Soviet and Russian actor, sometimes credited as Michael Gor in English language productions. He is best known internationally for his performance as Vladimir Popov in the James Bond movie Die Another Day. Additionally, he played the role of Ivan … Read more
Will Yun Lee Biography William Yun Lee, commonly known as Will Yun Lee, is a talented American actor and martial artist. Born on March 22, 1971, in Arlington, Virginia to Korean parents, his mother Jung Ja Lee and father Soo Woong Lee, who was a Taekwondo grandmaster. Will Yun Lee started his martial arts training … Read more
Colin Salmon Biography Colin Salmon, a talented actor and musician, was born on December 6, 1962, in Bethnal Green, London, and grew up in Luton with his sister Trudie Salmon. His Jamaican roots and Sagittarius sign may have contributed to his passion for creativity and expression. In his youth, Salmon discovered his love for music … Read more
Kenneth Tsang Biography Kenneth Tsang was a Hong Kong actor whose career spanned for over five decades in films and TV shows. He was born on October 5, 1934, in Shanghai, and studied at Wah Yan College, Hong Kong, and later transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a degree in architecture. … Read more
Die Another Day Cast Pierce Brosnan as James Bond Toby Stephens as Gustav Graves Halle Berry as Giacinta “Jinx” Johnson Will Yun Lee as Colonel Moon Rosamund Pike as Miranda Frost Rick Yune as Tang Ling Zao Judi Dench as M John Cleese as Q Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny Madonna as Verity Michael Madsen as … Read more
Die Another Day Bond 20, Die Another Day (2002) was the 40th anniversary of the Bond franchise, and to celebrate the producers put a reference to all of the preceding 19 films. The majority of the nods were visible as props located in Q’s lab, such as Rosa Klebb’s dagger shoe she wore in From … Read more