SEAN CONNERY VOTED BEST JAMES BOND

Sean Connery

Sir Sean Connery has been voted the best ever James Bond. The legendary Scottish actor - who played the original 007 in the 1962 film 'Dr No' - topped the poll to find the most popular portrayal of the suave MI6 spy, conducted by adventure-gift company Red Letter Days. Sir Roger Moore - who starred in seven films, including the 1974 classic' The Man With The Golden Gun' - was runner-up in second place, while Pierce Brosnan - who was recently replaced as the secret agent by Daniel Craig -came third. Over 3,000 Bond fans also voted actress Ursula Andress as the Best Bond Girl for her iconic performance as Honey Ryder in 'Dr No', with Honor Blackman and Halle Berry making second and third place respectively for their roles in 'Goldfinger' and 'Die Another Day'. The 1964 film 'Goldfinger' - starring Connery - was named as the Best Bond Film. Moore's 1973 adventure 'Live and Let Die' was voted the second best and Brosnan's 2002 movie 'Die Another Day' rounded off the top three. Over half the voters also gave their support to latest Bond actor Craig, who makes his debut in 'Casino Royale' this month. Red Letter Days spokesman Andrea Aird said: "It goes to show just how much Bond films are seen as a British institution and a huge part of film history."