James Bond

[Frank23]

Which enigmatic actor turned down the opportunity to play James Bond on the cinema screen. Sean Connery then got the part?

[stoo_pid]

Patrick McGoohan (although Steve Reeves also claims he turned down the role)

[Frank23]

Thanks for the lead, I will check it out.

[ursula62]

Patrick McGoohan turned down the offer of Bond because he didn't agree with the character's morals (or lack of them!). I believe that McGoohan was Fleming's preference for the role.