Ranking EVERY James Bond Henchman From Worst To Best
2. Oddjob (Goldfinger, 1964)
He may not be the world's greatest caddy, but Oddjob is pretty much everything you could want in a Bond Henchman. Freakishly strong, accurate with a hat, and the epitome of loyalty to the fullest extent. Oddjob isn't merely a bodyguard to Auric Goldfinger - he's an extension of the supervillain himself.
Henchmen are paid to protect and carry out the whims of their evil employers, but Oddjob is so much more. It's easy to help your boss cheat at golf, but Oddjob takes a special delight in the act. It's easy to follow instructions at your superior's say-so, but Oddjob channels all of Goldfinger's wrath and pride.
That's why the man is so visibly amused by Goldfinger's sneaky, unsporting schemes. That's why Bond does more than enrage Auric by having the audacity to win, he outrages Oddjob - the sight of a golf ball crushed to dust is a testament to that.
When the sinister, bowler-hatted silhouette of Oddjob appears on the wall, we have reason to fear. He's Goldfinger's shadow, merciless and mute - and the shadow casts wide.
No wonder Oddjob is willing to die for Goldfinger's cause; he takes faithful to another level. He's not just Goldfinger's manservant, he's Goldfinger's man, through and through.