Timothy Dalton was a real 007 on and off-screen
Dalton did his own stunts, showing he was as tough as 007 even when cameras were off.
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Context
Dalton as an actor shared some of James Bond’s flair for danger and adventure by doing his own stunts, a feat very few actors manage.
The Argument
The best Bond Actor should share some traits with 007, and Dalton himself is tough, daring, and not risk-averse, most clearly demonstrated by his insistence that he does his own stunts.[1]
Roger Moore, for example, did not do his own stunts. He famously said, “Of course I do my own stunts”, before adding, “I also do my own lying.”[2]
Counter arguments
Timothy Dalton is not the only Bond to do his own stunts. Daniel Craig did most of his own stunts too.
Besides, being tough off-screen has no bearing on your on-screen heroics. A good Bond doesn’t need to do their own stunts, they just need to be able to portray a convincing and charming 007 on the big screen.
Premises
[P1] The best Bond should be like 007 both on and off-screen.
[P2] Dalton did his own stunts showing he is tough like Bond.
[P3] He is the best Bond.
Rejecting the premises
[Rejecting P1] The best Bond doesn't have to be tough off-screen.
[Rejecting P2] Daniel Craig also did his own stunts.