Technically, the first actor to embody the iconic secret agent was American, which tends to go unmentioned. California native Barry Nelson played Bond in the 1954 television adaptation of Casino Royale, which remains the one and only time an actor from outside the borders mentioned above has been given a shot.

With the announcement of Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve taking the helm of the next “James Bond” movie, fans hope to soon find out who will follow in Daniel Craig's footsteps. Arrthy Thayaparan reports.

James Bond is one of the most iconic characters that have been brought to screen. Over the years, many great actors have portrayed him, such as Pierce Brosnan, Sean Connery, Roger Moore and, of course,