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Sir Roger Moore as Bond

With over 7 Bond movies spanning over 12 years, Moore was the longest serving Bond, and the most recognisable and associated face with the franchise. One could argue until blue in the face debating who was better, Sean Connery or Roger Moore which is a pointless task if you ask me, as both offered their own take on Ian Fleming's Bond character. 

One thing is for sure, Moore always offered movie goers a roller-coaster ride of entertainment, mixing the action sequences with quick quips, all impeccably timed and delivered with his typical debonair class and flair carried over from earlier roles in 'The Saint' and 'The Persuaders' which were both well acclaimed. One raise of the famous eyebrow was both captivating and engaging for the audience, giving Bond a soul and personality, which was noticeably void in Casino Royale and Quantom of Solace with Daniel Craig.

The question of which actor best fits Fleming's Bond from the book is as much a question as the enigmatic character himself from the book. The book left so much to the imagination, with the author leaving the intrigue and debate for the reader to decide. Roger Moore definitely takes the character from the book into all seven installments with a coolness and effortless approach, making him (arguably) the most natural, versatile and iconic James Bond to date. As mentioned beforehand there is no best Bond, so it is best left to individual opinion. This is probably why through re-forming the character by changing the actor contributes itself to the success that James Bond has had over 50 years up to October 2012, by freshening it up and moving with the times on a continual basis.

More Roger Moore?

With the half century of the Bond franchise having just taken place, we see a dedicated Sky Movies Channel '007' looping all movies over and over for a limited period, documentary's and talk shows discussing the iconic brand. Most prominently featured hasn't been Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan, but Roger Moore who has still been doing the rounds aged 84. Admirable at an age where you face the public talking about high octane thrills and spills that happened last over 26 years ago, even for the sharpest pensioner to remember as clearly as Moore would be a challenge. Yes through the mix of face-lifts and natural ageing process he is now almost unrecognizable from the suave hero, however his mental health and quick witty responses has showed no sign of letting up! 

60's

2012

Having been on-screen for over 60 years, Sir Roger Moore can make the bulk of us proud to be British. Although (understandably) taking it slower at his age, he still lives the jet-set millionaire lifestyle to be expected of one so successful. Having commemorated Bond's 50th Anniversary, Sir Roger Moore is now touring the UK and has a great autobiography 'My Word is My Bond' which I would highly recommend to gain a greater insight into learning about this incredible man.

I'm not sure whether we have seen the last of Sir Roger on national television or movie screens, however he is rumored to be acting in Connemara Days (2014) alongside Brendan Gleeson.