Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee (January 10 1908 – January 16 1981) was a British actor, best known for his role as M in the first eleven James Bond films.

James Bond films

In the Bond films, Lee's character M is Bond's boss who sends him out on assignments. Lee, was succeeded by Robert Brown who supposedly played the same character. Judi Dench would later take over the role of M during the Pierce Brosnan Bond-era.

Related Topics:
M - Robert Brown - Judi Dench - Pierce Brosnan

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In 1981, Lee passed away after a battle with cancer. Out of respect, no new actor was hired to take over the role of M in the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only.

Related Topics:
Cancer - For Your Eyes Only

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Bernard Lee starred in eleven James Bond films.

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• Dr. No (1962)
• From Russia With Love (1963)
• Goldfinger (1964)
• Thunderball (1965)
• You Only Live Twice (1967)
• On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
• Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
• Live and Let Die (1973)
• The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
• The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
• Moonraker (1979)