1967. As Connery won the trial on the role of Agent 007

For every James Bond actor associated with the favorite. The first Bond was Sean Connery. However, applicants for this role was much more.
Of course, it is worth noting that the first attempt to film adaptation of the books of James Bond was an episode in the American television series "The climax!» («Climax!»), Released in theaters in 1954. The episode was filmed based on Fleming's first book "Casino" Royal "," the role of "Jimmy Bond" performed an American actor Barry Nelson.



to 'find James Bond "was organized a special contest. Broccoli, Saltzman, and Fleming personally selected six finalists. After an additional screen test winner was announced 28-year-old Peter Anthony, by profession - a model which, according to Broccoli, had a Gregory Peck quality. But it soon turned out that he was not able to cope with the role. Then, the producers turned to Sean Connery, who played Bond in five films.