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John Bernard Lee (10 January 1908 – 16 January 1981) was an English actor, best known for his role as M in the first eleven Eon-produced James Bond films. Lee's film career spanned the years 1934 to 1979, though he had appeared on stage from the age of six.
Best remembered as 'M' in the James Bond films, Bernard Lee was a popular character player in British films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Born into a theatrical family, he made his stage debut at age six and later attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Actor: Diamonds Are Forever. Best remembered as 'M' in the James Bond films, Bernard Lee was a popular character player in British films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Born into a theatrical family, he made his stage debut at age six and later attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Bernard Lee (1908–1981) was an English actor who performed in many light entertainment media, including film, television and theatre. His career spanned from 1934 to 1981, although he made his first appearance on the stage at the age of six. [1]
Jan 18, 1981 · Bernard Lee, a British character actor who appeared in more than 100 films and was perhaps best known as the spy chief ''M'' in James Bond movies, died of cancer Friday at a London hospital.
Bernard Lee (10 January 1908 – 16 January 1981) was a British actor, best known for his role as M in the first eleven James Bond films from 1962 until 1979. Born in either County Cork, Ireland or Brentford, London on 10th January 1908, he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Mar 8, 2013 · Bernard Lee was a respected English actor who starred in over seventy different movies during his lifetime. He gained a lot of popularity for his continued reprisal of the character M, James Bond’s short tempered boss and head of the MI6.
John Bernard "Bernard" Lee was an English actor, best known for his role as M in the first eleven James Bond films. Known For. Goldfinger. From Russia with Love. Dr. No. Moonraker. On Her Majesty's Secret Service. You Only Live Twice. Thunderball. The Spy Who Loved Me. Acting.
Apr 27, 2023 · In 1962, Bernard Lee was cast in what would become his most iconic role – M, the head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), and the superior of James Bond. He played M in the first eleven Eon Productions James Bond films from Dr. No to Moonraker.
Jan 10, 2017 · Bernard Lee played the role of M in 11 Bond films. From Dr. No (1962) to Moonraker (1979), he has been the longest serving actor in the part. M serves as the head of the British Secret Service, sending Bond on missions from his wood-panelled office.
