Martin, 39, is best known for starring as the Duke in the British series “Miss Scarlet and the Duke” (renamed simply “Miss ...

Clint Eastwood's classic Western Fistful of Dollars had the Bond producers offering the iconic actor the 007 role.

James Bond.” His debut in Dr. No attracted attention, but it was the one-two punch of From Russia With Love and Goldfinger that cemented Connery’s status as a cinematic celebrity. Connery’s ...

Ian Fleming, whose nine Secret Service thrillers (“Casino Royale,” “Doctor No,” “For Your Eyes ... “Oh, men like the boss of James Bond, the operative who’s the chief character ...