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His career spanned from 1934 to 1981, although he made his first appearance on the stage at the age of six. He is perhaps best known for playing M in the first eleven Eon-produced James Bond films. Lee trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, before making his professional stage debut in 1924.
Lee appeared in over one hundred films, as well as on stage and in television dramatisations. He was known for his roles as authority figures, often playing military characters or policemen in films such as The Third Man, The Blue Lamp, The Battle of the River Plate, and Whistle Down the Wind.
Best remembered as 'M' in the James Bond films, Bernard Lee was a popular character player in British films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Born into a theatrical family, he made his stage debut at age six and later attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the...
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Mar 8, 2013 · Lee was born on 10 th January, 1908 and grew up in London where he would later attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1928, he made his first west end stage debut and given its popularity at the time, much of Bernard’s career in his earlier years featured acting appearances on stage.
Best remembered as 'M' in the James Bond films, Bernard Lee was a popular character player in British films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Born into a theatrical family, he made his stage debut at age six and later attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
- January 10, 1908
- January 16, 1981
You Only Live Twice - M is in the field aboard a British operational submarine, helping to stage 007's death and get several enemy agents off the scent so that Bond can focus on more important assignment.
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Jan 18, 1981 · He went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and, after a measure of success on the stage and screen, made appearances on television. He appeared in all 12 Bond thrillers...
