What are some amazing facts about the James Bond series?

James Bond), and that he prefers his martinis shaken, not stirred, but it turns out that this International Man of Mystery isn't such a mystery after all. ... Each scene that shows Roger Moore running in his seven Bond films was performed by a body double – Moore felt he looked awkward when running. read more

Fleming chose the name “James Bond” because he wanted to find a name “as mundane as possible.” Bond’s namesake is actually the ornithologist Dr. James Bond – lifted from a birdwatching book that Fleming had handy. 5. read more

In Daniel Craig’s James Bond films, M’s real name is Olivia Mansfield. 42. James Bond movie You Only Live Twice was written by Roald Dahl. 43. All the actors who played James Bond in the past have been 6’1″ to 6’2″ except Daniel Craig who is 5’10”. read more

American actor Barry Nelson was the first actor to play the character James Bond, appearing in the 1954 TV version of Casino Royale. The first Bond film, Dr. No, starring Sean Connery wasn't made until 1962. read more