Friday, October 5, 2012

Picking The best James Bond: Connery And Craig Rise To The Top

 
Bill Chappell reports on the NPR.org poll on the best actor who portrayed Ian Fleming's iconic secret agent character James Bond.

It's official: Sean Connery IS James Bond, according to NPR readers who weighed the question this week. The final results show that Connery set the gold standard as 007, the spy known for his playfulness, his ruthlessness — and his ability to look good in a suit. Today marks the Bond film franchise's 50th anniversary.

Six actors have played James Bond in the Eon Productions films that began in 1962, when Connery established the role in Dr. No. He went on to star in six of the first seven Bond films. And more than 50 percent of those who voted think that he made the most of his head start.

"Sean Connery," commented reader Pops Parker, is "the clear number one. There is humanity behind the noble facade and the man has an unassuming style."

You can read the rest of the piece via the below link:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2012/10/02/162175114/picking-the-best-bond-connery-and-craig-rise-to-the-top

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