One of the most popular and intense franchises to make history, the no other spy thriller movie character written by Ian Fleming, James Bond. The long-going franchise initially produced by Albert Broccoli and Harry Saltzman has lived on till today with various producers and casting of six actors altogether. 

 Since its debut in 1962, the character Bond(007) is so loved by the public, don’t know whether it’s the suit or the charisma that comes along with the character. James Bond is not just a person but an icon that has been passed down over the years with different personalities showing us more side to the beloved 007. 

We all have our favourite and best bond actors but we cannot deny the fact that some just fit the character so well than the others. Just my opinion, but not all bond actors are on the same par when it came to showing us who fit the role, and here is what I think about the actors to have played the role and the ones who were generally considered loved by the public. 

6/6

George Lazenby

The Australian actor and officially the second bond with his only bond movie Her majesty’s secret service (1969) didn’t quite fit the role, probably because he was too rigid for the role. The charisma and style just weren’t. This would come as a shock to some fans because of him being a former model, which would have made him your model icon James bond. He did so well in the ability to portray aggression impressing the producers but that didn’t quite cut it, did it? He was supposedly too physically convincing and quit his role being compared to his predecessor which set the bar too high for him to ascertain. After all, he wasn’t even a professional actor.

5/6

Timothy Dalton

Arguably one of the most popular James bonds, the fourth bond was rumoured to be so loved by fans following his first bond movie in 1987, the living daylights. Unfortunately, his role was cut short due to legal issues and delay in production with him starring in only two movies. We can’t deduce enough from just two movies although he was what Ian Fleming had in mind of who and what James Bond is. So much potential from him but I guess shit happens. His popularity has been widely debated as the first and sixth bonds presumably have stolen the hearts of the people due to the overall quality and the innovative nature of their films.

4/6

Roger Moore

Being the third British spy or Bond character, Roger suited for this role seven times and was known for his violence during the franchise. What didn’t Roger do! battled with crocodiles, wrestled with a metallic shark, went toe to toe with a man with metallic teeth (in the spy who loved). His intense action role and humor made us love him although some might say it didn’t make his movies worth rewatching.

3/6

Pierce Brosnan

Probably one of the best-suited actors for the character, our fifth bond actor still deserves all the love and respect he gets being considered as one of the most loved actors by the producers. His style, character, and charisma with the love he gives to his woman still get fans all hyped up. Besides, it was from his character we get to see the “bond girl” as not just a damsel in distress but also as someone who could kick ass and lit some action. He paved the way for the sixth bond making the bond movie more emotional than physical later on.

2/6

Daniel Craig

One of the best actors to play the role, we have our very own blonde and sixth Bond, hopefully not the last James bond. Although being skeptical in his first appearance, thinking fans wouldn’t love him and all, Craig still pulled it off showing us more of the intellectual and romantic side of Bond. His movies were on point, making him the most commercially successful James Bond. He saved the cinema James bond if I must say. But I guess James bond isn’t just all about the money cause he will be ranking the best, won’t he? 

1/6

Sean Connery(Best)

The first man to portray the character, bond, James bond will always be loved and respected by fans anytime and anywhere. He set the standards too high for the rest if you ask me. I won’t say he is the “perfect” modelled James bond, but the sophisticated style and charisma he put into the character or role cannot be underestimated. He didn’t try at all, he simply depicted class and sexiness, with a cigarette in his mouth while introducing the character. He embodied the character and charmed everyone making us love him so much.

Final thoughts

You may have your opinions and thoughts about the ranking, well why won’t you, we are all entitled to our opinions, and a character affects people in different ways, so my view can never be yours. But let’s not ignore facts. Feel free to leave comments or air your opinions down below.