George Lazenby would only appear in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, followed by Roger Moore in Live and Let Die, and he would also take on the role of Bond in seven films. Sean Connery portrayed the original bond in Dr. īritish author Ian Fleming created the character of James Bond in 1953 in a series of 12 books and two short collections which would go on to be one of the most celebrated franchises in movie history.Ġ07 has seen six actors step into the role of Bond over the decades. 60 years later, 25 films, six James Bond actors, and one martini “shaken, not stirred.” It also wouldn’t be a Bond film without its iconic Bond women, incredible stunts, gadgets, gizmos, and villains who have all graced the silver screen since 1962 with Sean Connery’s portrayal of Bond in the classic film Dr.