After exploding onto the big screen with 1962's Dr No, Ian Fleming's secret agent has appeared in 25 movies and been portrayed by seven different actors.
Sean Connery kicked off the franchise, while David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have all strapped on the Walther PPK to play the suave British spy.
Skyfall, which opens in cinemas later this year, marks the 50th anniversary of James Bond on the big screen.
Digital Spy takes an in-pictures look at the Bond franchise - 25 movies over 50 years - in the gallery below.
> 'Skyfall' photos: Daniel Craig's 007 back with Aston Martin DB5
> James Bond: 50 years of 007 in posters - gallery
> 'Skyfall': A history of James Bond in trailers
Photo gallery - James Bond in pictures:
50 years of James Bond: Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, more - pictures
Published Monday, May 21 2012, 09:33 BST | By Simon Reynolds and Morgan Jeffery | Add comment
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