What profession inspired the name James Bond?
Chapter 1

The pioneers of 007

Chapter 2

The classic eras of charm and camp

Chapter 3

The modern reinventions

Chapter 4

Behind the scenes and close calls

YOUR GOAL

Master of The actors of James Bond

Ch 4 · Behind the scenes and close calls
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schopenhauer The Aston Martin legacy

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schopenhauer Bond Crocodile Jump Stunt

Sprinting on those snapping jaws / (He ran across the crocodile backs!)

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schopenhauer The actors who almost played Bond

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The Aston Martin legacy

schopenhauer The connection between Bond and Aston Martin began with a compromise in 1964.

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The origin of the name

schopenhauer Ian Fleming wanted the most boring name possible for his secret agent.

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Behind the scenes and close calls
BETA

schopenhauer Test your knowledge of 007 with this trivia game about James Bond actors, movie secrets, behind-the-scenes facts, and close calls on set.

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Fun Fact

Real James Bond: The real-life ornithologist James Bond was once stopped at an airport because customs officials thought he was using a fake spy alias.

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Glossary
stunt (noun)
A difficult, unusual, or daring feat, especially one performed in a motion picture. During a 1965 underwater stunt, Sean Connery faced a live shark after a protective barrier failed.

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Gossip

Who should play Bond next?

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Quiz

Which American actor turned down the role of Bond because he believed only a British actor should play him?

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schopenhauer The casting of the next Bond

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Quiz

What was the title of the ornithology book that inspired Ian Fleming to name his character James Bond?

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schopenhauer The origin of the name

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Quiz

From what profession did author Ian Fleming steal the name James Bond?

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Quiz

Which famous British actor was offered the role of Bond in 1962 but turned it down because he felt he was too old at 58?

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Quiz

Which classic film's scene is traditionally used to audition prospective James Bond actors?

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Quiz

Who are the primary producers who control the casting and production of the James Bond film franchise?

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Quiz

Which iconic Aston Martin model was first introduced to the franchise in the 1964 film Goldfinger?

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What make of car did James Bond drive in Ian Fleming's original novels, before switching to Aston Martin in the films?

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