Four Pierce Brosnan Bond films stretched from 1995-2002 until Craig’s darker, grittier take on the character started in 2006. Roger Moore carried the role for seven movies from 1971-1985 before Timothy Dalton played Bond in two films, The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to Kill (1989). The only break in Connery’s reign was On Her Majesty’s Secret Service featuring George Lazenby’s only appearance as Bond in 1969 it was the lowest grossing film in Bond’s history.
No and returned for five sequels, ending with 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever. Sean Connery originated the role in 1962’s Dr. Related: No Time To Die: What Needs To Happen To End Daniel Craig's Bond StoryĮon Productions produced the main 25 films, with six actors in the lead role and a total gross nearing $7 billion.