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There are many stories as to when Moore's name was first dropped as a possible candidate for the role of James Bond. Some sources, specifically Albert R. Broccoli, claim that Moore was considered for Dr. No, and that he was Fleming's favorite for the role after apparently having seen Moore in The Saint. However, this story is often debunked by fans and Bond-film historians, who point to the fact that the series did not begin airing in the United Kingdom until October 4, 1962 - only one day before the premiere of Dr. No.
As Moore is older than Sean Connery, this is probably not true. Publicly, Moore wasn't linked to the role of 007 until 1967, when Harry Saltzman claimed he would make a good Bond, but also displayed misgivings due to his popularity as Simon Templar. Nevertheless, Moore was finally cast as James Bond in Live and Let Die (1973). He was great friends with Lois Maxwell the actress who first portrayed Monneypenny; they had attended drama school at RADA together.
Moore was offered the role on the condition that he had his long hair cut and lose some weight (during filming of the television show "The Persuaders" with Tony Curtis, he and Moore had quaffed real champagne instead of colored water and he had subsequently gained twenty pounds). Each time he returned to Cubby Broccoli he was told to lose more hair and more weight. "Why didn't they get a thin actor who was bald to do the part?" Moore opined.
In an attempt to distance himself from Sean Connery's portrayal of Bond, Moore deliberately smoked cigars instead of cigarettes and drank bourbon instead of martinis, which is actually more in-keeping with the character of Bond from the books.
Moore also has the distincition of being one of only two English actors to actually play James Bond (Daniel Craig being the other). Sean Connery is Scottish, George Lazenby Australian, Timothy Dalton Welsh and Pierce Brosnan Irish.
Moore also claims, that his Bond is more of a "lover" and a "giggler."
Moore originally showed interest in departing from the series after For Your Eyes Only but when the unofficial Bond film "Never Say Never Again was produced in 1983, the Producers decided an established Bond would fare better against Connery's return. Moore ended up staying on for two more movies.

Classic Lines: It's just a hat, darling, belonging to a small man of limited means who lost a fight with a chicken. (Live and Let Die)

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Roger Moore's favorite Bond film out of the ones he made is The Spy Who Loved Me.
Moore's contract for 007 included an unlimited supply of cigars during filming. The bills for these cigars ran in the thousands!
Roger Moore and Sean Connery became close friends over the years.
Was lifelong friends with the late actress Lois Maxwell who appeared in all 7 movies as miss moneypenny. A View to a kill was last bond film for both moore and maxwell.

Critical Acclaim: Appearing as a tv actor in two successful showsThe Saint and Persuaders. Best films he made were his seven James Bond films from 1973 to 1985

Life After Bond:

Roger succeeded Audrey Hepburn as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF
On October 9th, 2003 Sir Roger Moore was Knighted for his charity work with UNICEF. Moore and Connery are the only Bond actors so far to have the title.

Bond Stats:

Martinis:0
Kills:77
"Bond, James Bond":
Women in Bed:13
Gadgets: Plenty!

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One of the awsome bonds

Aug 29 2010, 8:10 AM EDT by DaltonCraigRules

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I got to give it to him. Roger Moore is one of the three best bonds. The Three best bonds to me are him, Brosnan, and Sean Connery. He had the best gadgets, he was smart at what he did. I like the way he handled alot of situations.

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Roger Moore

Aug 22 2010, 12:45 PM EDT by S.P.E.C.T.R.E

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He did what no other actor did in a way that no other actor could. I like his style (including the early safari suits), wit and charm. He'll always be number one for me, closely followed by Craig.

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moonraker

Jun 25 2010, 5:20 PM EDT by Anonymous

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I consider moonraker as the best Bond movie ever because it contains a lot of visual effects that look realistic,the villainous hugo drax,the seductive Dr.goodhead and top of all.thr best Bond ever....ROGER MOORE

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