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Who turned down the role of James Bond in Dr No because the pay was too low?
Connery embodied Ian Fleming’s character, so it is surprising that he may not have been the first choice for the role. American bodybuilder and actor Steve Reeves – Mr Universe (1950) – said he turned down the chance to portray 007 because the pay was too low.
Who played the baddie in Dr No?
Joseph Wiseman
Dr. Julius No is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 1958 James Bond novel and its 1962 film adaptation Dr. No, the first of the series, in which he was portrayed by Joseph Wiseman.
How old was Sean Connery in Never Say Never Again?
52
As Connery was 52 at the time of filming, although nearly three years younger than incumbent Bond Roger Moore, the storyline features an ageing Bond who is brought back into action to investigate the theft of two nuclear weapons by SPECTRE.
Where is Ursula Andress now?
Andress has long maintained homes in Europe and in the US, but in 2017 she sold her Beverly Hills residence. She now divides her time between an apartment in Rome and a house in Switzerland, near her siblings.
Why was Clive Owen never James Bond?
An article in Variety from 2005 alleged that Owen was approached but turned the part down because he was refused “gross profit points” on his contract – meaning he’d receive a percentage of the profits from each new Bond film.
Who is James Bond’s enemy?
Ernst Stavro Blofeld
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is a fictional character and villain from the James Bond series of novels and films, created by Ian Fleming.
Is Dr No a Hollywood movie?
Starring Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, and Jack Lord, it is the first film in the James Bond series, and was adapted by Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood, and Berkely Mather….Dr. No (film)
| Dr. No | |
|---|---|
| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.1 million |
| Box office | $59.5 million |
What bike was used in Never Say Never Again?
Yamaha XJ650 Turbo
Looking back a few years, actor Sean Connery made use of a Yamaha XJ650 Turbo an air-cooled, twin-cam 650 cruiser from 1983 in Never Say Never Again. There’s definitely no shortage of eye candy for motorcycle or action lovers in the Bond films.
Who is the prettiest Bond girl?
Top 40 Countdown: The Hottest Bond Girls
- Ursula Andress. A.K.A.: Honey Ryder.
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta. A.K.A.: Cigar Girl.
- Caroline Munro. A.K.A.: Naomi.
- Caterina Murino. A.K.A.: Solange.
- Britt Ekland. A.K.A.: Mary Goodnight.
- Barbara Bach. A.K.A.: Anya Amasova.
- Halle Berry. A.K.A.: Jinx.
- Jane Seymour. A.K.A.: Solitaire.
Who played P * * * * galore?
Honor Blackman
| Pussy Galore | |
|---|---|
| Portrayed by | Honor Blackman |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Auric Goldfinger (film) The Cement Mixers (novel) |