Who are all the James Bond actors in order? Seven actors have played James Bond in the Eon-produced film series: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. The list starts with Dr. No in 1962 and has not been extended past No Time to Die in 2021.
Who Are All the James Bond Actors in Order?
According to Entertainment Weekly, the official Eon series has used seven principal actors. The standard actor order is listed below, and the table follows the standard release sequence.
| Order | Actor | James Bond films |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Connery | Dr. No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Never Say Never Again (1983, non-Eon) |
| 2 | George Lazenby | On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) |
| 3 | Roger Moore | Live and Let Die (1973), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983), A View to a Kill (1985) |
| 4 | Timothy Dalton | The Living Daylights (1987), Licence to Kill (1989) |
| 5 | Pierce Brosnan | GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), Die Another Day (2002) |
| 6 | Daniel Craig | Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), No Time to Die (2021) |
The standard Bond actor list follows the Encyclopedia Britannica filmography. The 1967 Casino Royale is a non-Eon production and is not counted in the main series order.
Who Was the First James Bond Actor?
Sean Connery was the first James Bond in the Eon-produced series. He debuted in Dr. No in 1962.
Who Was the Youngest James Bond Actor?
George Lazenby is generally listed as the youngest actor to play Bond in the official series. He was 30 when On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was released in 1969.
The official actor list follows Eon Productions. Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again (1983) were made outside Eon, so they do not add new actors to the main series order.
What Are Daniel Craig’s James Bond Movies in Order?
The most recent actor in the official series, Daniel Craig, made five Bond films. His tenure ran from 2006 to 2021.
- Casino Royale (2006)
- Quantum of Solace (2008)
- Skyfall (2012)
- Spectre (2015)
- No Time to Die (2021)
How Many Daniel Craig Bond Movies Are There?
There are five Daniel Craig Bond films in the Eon series. The list above follows their theatrical release order.
What Is Daniel Craig’s Last Bond Film?
Daniel Craig’s final Bond film is No Time to Die (2021). It also remains the most recent Eon-produced Bond film.
Daniel Craig’s first Bond film is the 2006 Casino Royale. It is not the 1967 non-Eon comedy of the same name.
Who Is the Next James Bond Actor?
No successor has been officially confirmed. Neither Eon Productions nor the official 007 site has named the next actor, and no Bond 26 release date has been announced.
Online headlines, fan lists, and betting odds have produced many guesses, but coverage of those markets does not amount to a casting announcement.
Why Is There No Confirmed Casting Announcement Yet?
Casting a new Bond is a major franchise decision. The producers have not given a public timeline, and the studio has not confirmed any report about the next film.
Until Eon Productions or 007.com makes an announcement, any name linked to Bond 26 should be treated as unconfirmed. A betting favourite or fan pick is not an official casting decision.
What Is the James Bond Film Timeline by Year?
The Eon series began in 1962 and has had several actor changes since then.
- 1962: Sean Connery debuts in Dr. No.
- 1969: George Lazenby appears in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
- 1973: Roger Moore debuts in Live and Let Die.
- 1987: Timothy Dalton debuts in The Living Daylights.
- 1995: Pierce Brosnan debuts in GoldenEye.
- 2006: Daniel Craig debuts in Casino Royale.
- 2021: Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, No Time to Die, is released.
No Bond 26 release date has been confirmed after No Time to Die.
What Else Do People Ask About James Bond Actors?
Who played James Bond before Daniel Craig?
Pierce Brosnan. He played Bond in GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Die Another Day (2002).
How many Eon-produced James Bond films are there?
The Eon-produced series consists of 25 films, from Dr. No (1962) to No Time to Die (2021). The 1967 Casino Royale and 1983 Never Say Never Again are not counted in that total.
Has the next James Bond actor been confirmed?
No. As of now, no official announcement has been made. Any names circulating are speculative until confirmed by Eon Productions or 007.com.
When will the next Bond actor be announced?
No public date has been given. The franchise has not announced Bond 26 timing, a title, or a production schedule.
Which Bond actor appeared the most in the official series?
Roger Moore made seven Eon-produced Bond films. Sean Connery made six Eon films and one non-Eon film, Never Say Never Again.
Are Casino Royale and Never Say Never Again official Bond films?
They are not Eon Productions films. They are usually listed as non-Eon Bond titles and do not affect the official actor order.
Who is the current James Bond actor?
No new actor has been confirmed after Daniel Craig. The role is not currently assigned to a named performer in the Eon series.
For a fuller release chronology, see All James Bond movies in order.
Leon Carter is Celebrity & Royals Correspondent at CultureObserver.uk, covering celebrity news, royal coverage and red-carpet reporting.