Where have I been all of my life ??? Never heard of him.....RIP Barry.... http://www.yahoo.com/s/556605
2007-04-14 01:19:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
He was the first actor to portray him anywhere, and it was on a CBS TV Show called Climax! In 1954 they did an adaptation of Casino Royale. He portrayed an American 007 named "Jimmy Bond". I don't really consider that he was THE James Bond.
As an actor he was okay, but he certainly doesn't stand out in my mind as being particularly noteworthy. But he would be the first 007 until Sean Connery came around in Dr. No in 1962.
2007-04-14 02:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by Just Me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I remember, only because of the trivia involved (the fact that he was the first to play James Bond).
Another interesting piece of trivia, Casino Royale was the only Bond movie to be made 3 times. The first as a TV episode of Climax Mysery Theater, then as a comedy spoof,and finally as a part of the "offical" Bond series.
RIP Barry Nelson.
2007-04-14 02:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by Walking Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 07:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by harpal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might have been before your time. I did some checking a while back. I also
got an e alert when Barry Nelson died. That's when I found out who the first 007
was. What a surprise that was. : }
2007-04-21 14:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by Garnet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anyone here wants..they can find the 1953 version of Casino Royale (w/Barry Nelson) for sale on the internet. Bizrate or Ebay many times have it.
2007-04-16 11:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by westphalia1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also in 1943 WW11 Drama: Batan. One of the best War Films made during the War.
2007-04-21 14:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by InLikeFlynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He also played 'Stuart Ullman' in 1980's The Shining. Just another overlooked character actor. Sad.
2007-04-14 02:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Army Of Machines (Wi-Semper-Fi)! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was the pilot in the original movie "AIRPORT". He was a dynamic actor and will be missed. RIP Mr. Nelson.
2007-04-14 01:41:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jim G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was the 3rd best person to play James Bond. And the 1st ever 007..... shame for him to die. James Bond fans should take a moment of silence now.
2007-04-14 01:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't remember him either. RIP.
2007-04-14 01:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋