Every James Bond Movie Actor Ranked Worst To Best

The late Sir Roger Moore has always been an acquired taste for audiences, ever since his 1973 debut in Live and Let Die promised a much less serious 007 than fans and critics had become accustomed to with Connery.

Of course, some still consider Moore's portrayal of Bond to be the definitive one, with fans admiring his laidback, gadget-driven gimmickry and smarmy, comical charisma. But whilst his early years were full of defining brilliance, the actor simply overstayed his welcome into the 80s, and his performance faltered as a result.

The most overtly likeable and easy-to-watch Bond he may have been, but after his third outing in 77's The Spy Who Loved Me, Moore's films became far too silly, his performance too familiar, and his advancing age too distracting.

He may have found a strong, striking balance between cool and tough in three of his seven outings (Live and Let Die, The Spy Who Loved Me, For Your Eyes Only), but the rest of his career is dampened by sloppy storytelling, cartoonish drama, a distinct lack of depth, and his eventually too-long tenure.