The best James Bond: Every actor who’s played 007, ranked

7 top-notch actors that have brought James Bond to life on the big screen. From Connery and Craig to Dalton and Brosnan, here they are ranked.

Ever since 1963, Hollywood has been bringing the infamous super-spy James Bond to life on the big screen, and after 26 titles, it’s safe to say this particular series of spy movies shows little signs of slowing down. With the current 007 looking to hang up his signature Walther PPK in the hugely anticipated No Time to Die film, there has been a lot of speculation over who will take over the coveted role. Before a successor can be named, it should be decided who really is the best Bond of all time in order to select the next face of the franchise correctly.

Over the course of James Bond’s cinematic legacy, seven brilliant performers have saved the world while sipping shaken and not stirred martinis. Each covert operative with a license to kill has brought something unique to the table, and each iconic leadsman undoubtedly is at the top of someone’s list. But while every performance has its merits, there is no question that some are certainly better than others. From the earlier years of Sean Connery to the recent run by Daniel Craig and every talented individual in between, here are all the actors who have ever played James Bond from worst to first.