Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Who was the best James Bond?
Position‹5 of 6›

Timothy Dalton was the best James Bond

This position names Timothy Dalton the best James Bond. It argues his grittier, more serious 007 created a believable character, that he made the role his own rather than imitating predecessors, and that he embodied a real, hard-edged Bond both on and off screen.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Timothy Dalton's Bond created a believable character
    Prior to Dalton's interpretation of Bond, the character was pure kitsch and lacked depth, humanity, and realism
  2. Timothy Dalton makes the character his own
    More than any other actor that plays 007, Dalton makes the character his own.
  3. 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.