Timothy Leonard Dalton Leggett[1] (/ ˈdɔːltən /; born 21 March 1946) [2] is a British actor. [3] He gained international prominence as the fourth actor to portray fictional secret agent James …

Dec 31, 2023 · During an interview with The Week in 2015, Timothy Dalton shared the behind-the-scenes story of why he parted from the James Bond franchise after only two movies.

Nov 26, 2025 · Timothy Dalton portrayed James Bond in two official Eon Productions films: The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to Kill (1989). Despite a promising start and significant fan …

Oct 10, 2020 · If you really want to put yourself through a challenge of Bond-ian proportions, try figuring out which Timothy Dalton film is the better entry in his pristine canon.

When he had signed on to do Bond, it was for three pictures, but the rights to the Bond films became entangled in lengthy litigation, delaying production of the third.

Jul 21, 2025 · Though Timothy Dalton only anchored two Bond films, his influence over the franchise remains potent. His dedication to crafting a more emotionally complex character …

He gained international prominence as the fourth actor to portray fictional secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, starring in The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to …