Who is James Bond?
James Bond is a fictional British secret agent created by writer Ian Fleming in 1953. Known by his code number 007, he works for MI6 and has become the hero of one of the longest-running film series in history.
Ian Fleming had worked in naval intelligence during World War II. His first Bond novel, Casino Royale, was published in 1953, followed by 11 more novels and two short story collections.
The first Bond film, Dr. No, was released in 1962, starring Sean Connery.
The actors
Bond has been played in the official film series by Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Bond is known for his gadgets, provided by Q, his martinis, shaken not stirred, and his Aston Martin cars. His boss is M, and Miss Moneypenny is M's secretary.
The films are famous for their theme songs, including Goldfinger, Live and Let Die, Skyfall and No Time to Die.
Amazon acquired creative control of the James Bond franchise in 2025. The phrase Bond, James Bond is one of the most famous lines in film history.