There's no doubt that portraying secret agent James Bond is a privilege in Hollywood — one that not many actors get to experience. After all, having something in common with Hollywood legends like Sean Connery and Roger Moore certainly makes one much more important in the acting industry.
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Today, we're taking a look at just which of the actors who portrayed James Bond are still amongst us. Unfortunately, considering that the first movie in the famous franchise, Dr. No, premiered all the way back in 1962, it's not very surprising that not all of the actors who played agent 007 are still alive today. From Daniel Craig to Pierce Brosnan — keep on scrolling for all the actors who played the most famous spy in the world!
7 Alive: Daniel Craig
Let's start off with the most recent James Bond actor — Hollywood star Daniel Craig. The English actor started portraying James Bond in the 2006 movie Casino Royale, and he continued playing him in 2008's Quantum of Solace, 2012's Skyfall, 2015's Spectre, and most recently — 2021's No Time to Die. Thanks to the James Bond movies, the actor has lifetime Aston Martin privileges. Besides the James Bond movies, Daniel Craig is also known for starring in famous projects like the movies Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Knives Out. Currently, the 53-year-old actor is estimated to have a net worth of $140 million.
6 Passed Away: Sean Connery
Next on the list is Scottish actor Sean Connery who refused to fully accept his James Bond paychecks. The Hollywood legend was the first actor to portray James Bond in the 1962 movie Dr. No. Since then, he portrayed agent 007 in 1963's From Russia with Love, 1964's Goldfinger, 1965's Thunderball, 1967's You Only Live Twice, 1971's Diamonds Are Forever, and 1983's Never Say Never Again.
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Besides this role, the actor is best known for starring in projects like Murder on the Orient Express, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The Name of the Rose. Sean Connery passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 90. The star's net worth is estimated to have been $350 million.
5 Alive: Pierce Brosnan
Let's move on to Irish actor Pierce Brosnan who portrayed James Bond before Daniel Craig. The actor has said that he will never regret playing the famous secret agent. Brosnan portrayed James Bond in 1995's GoldenEye, 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies, 1999's The World Is Not Enough, and 2002's Die Another Day. Besides the James Bond movies, the actor is also known for starring in projects like the Mamma Mia! movies, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Currently, the 68-year-old actor is estimated to have a net worth of $200 million.
4 Passed Away: David Niven
British actor David Niven, who played James Bond in the 1967 movie Casino Royale, is next. Besides this role, the actor is known for starring in projects like Separate Tables, A Matter of Life and Death, and Around the World in 80 Days. David Niven passed away from ALS on July 29, 1983, at the age of 73. The star's net worth is estimated to have been $100 million.
3 Alive: Timothy Dalton
Next on the list is British actor Timothy Dalton who played secret agent James Bond in 1987's The Living Daylights and 1989's Licence to Kill.
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Apart from this role, Dalton is best known for starring in projects like The Lion in Winter, Flash Gordon, and Doctor Who. Currently, the 75-year-old actor is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million.
2 Passed Away: Roger Moore
Let's move on to English actor Roger Moore who portrayed Agent 007 in seven movies — he played James Bond in 1973's Live and Let Die, 1974's The Man with the Golden Gun, 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me, 1979's Moonraker, 1981's For Your Eyes Only, 1983's Octopussy, and 1985's A View to a Kill. Besides these movies, the actor is also known for starring in projects like The Persuaders!, The Sea Wolves, and North Sea Hijack. Roger Moore passed away aged 89, on May 23, 2017, from cancer. The star's net worth is estimated to have been $110 million.
1 Alive: George Lazenby
And finally, wrapping the list up is Australian George Lazenby who played secret agent James Bond in the 1969 movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Besides this role, the actor is also known for starring in projects like Universal Soldier, Who Saw Her Die?, and The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss. Currently, the 82-year-old is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million. This means that out of the seven actors who portrayed the most famous spy in the world, four are still alive today!
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