Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee (January 10 1908 – January 16 1981) was a United Kingdom actor, best known for his role as M (James Bond) in the first eleven James Bond films. Born in London, he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. During the 1930s he acted mostly on stage, but after WWII developed a successful film career, including ''The Third Man'' (1949), ''Beat the Devil (1953 movie)'' (1953), ''The Battle of the River Plate (film)'' (1956) and ''Whistle Down the Wind'' (1961). Lee also starred in the 1976 television show ''Beauty and the Beast'' with George C. Scott. A year later he starred in the television show ''A Christmas Carol'' as the Ghost of Christmas Present. ==James Bond films== In the Bond films, Lee's character M is Bond's boss who sends him out on assignments. Lee, was succeeded by Robert Brown (actor) who supposedly played the same character. Judi Dench would later take over the role of M during the Pierce Brosnan Bond-era. In 1981, Lee passed away after a battle with cancer. Out of respect, the role of M did not feature in the 1981 James Bond film ''For Your Eyes Only''. Bernard Lee starred in eleven James Bond films. *''Dr. No'' (1962 in film) *''From Russia With Love'' (1963 in film) *''Goldfinger'' (1964 in film) *''Thunderball'' (1965 in film) *''You Only Live Twice'' (1967 in film) *''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'' (1969 in film) *''Diamonds Are Forever'' (1971 in film) *''Live and Let Die'' (1973 in film) *''The Man with the Golden Gun'' (1974 in film) *''The Spy Who Loved Me'' (1977 in film) *''Moonraker'' (1979 in film) 1908 births 1981 deaths English actors James Bond actors

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