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In the previous poll, I voted for John Moreno, but since this is changed I will nominate a write-in candidate, the guy I find the worst Leiter, one Cec Linder. In far more scenes, thus giving him more time to leave less of a favorable impression, unlike Terry. From the minute he shows up in Miami Beach with his full suit along with a hat the production of Caddyshack later gave to Ted Knight, he was bound to disappoint after Jack Lord's favorable Leiter.
It's laughable when Bond mentions "They got a lot closer to you in Jamaica, didn't they?" since he looks more like Bond's uncle than a contemporary. He's the classic company guy. Later he's more interested in getting back to eating KFC and back to the hotel because he's bushed as Bond is in real trouble. Some agent. He just doesn't seem to command any real respect or have any presence and can't even set up a line, "Where's your butler friend?"
I think that because GF is such an iconic film that Linder gets a pass. Not from me.
I'm afraid I can't say that of John Terry. Obviously the writing is appaling as well: 'what are you trying to do Bond, start World War three?'. But still, this is his long-time friend walking in. There's absolutely no chemistry between Bond an Felix. None. He doesn't even try. He's just there saying lines that make not much sense, and even less the way he says them.
I’m assuming that we are judging the actor’s performance in their Bond film role, and not that of their overall career.
On that count I’ll vote for John Moreno (FYEO), although Terry is close. David Yip and Soon Tek-Oh are ok and Burton’s performance as an “exasperated” Felix is actually one of DAF’s highlights.
That's probably the powder blue windcheater doing that! :)
Why is everyone wearing jackets in that scene? They're in Tangier! :)
Thing is though, if it had been David Hedison you'd feel the difference. Some actors have a bit of presence and warmth even if they're given almost nothing to do. Terry doesn't.
Or Bernie Casey, in fact- he's way better than almost all Eon Felixes.
I mean, even Green Four is more warmly remembered from that film, and he doesn't even have a name! :)
"Where's Tiffany?"
"Do you mind if we find Blofeld first?"
I don't mind Burton's performance but it doesn't feel like Felix Leiter to me. I think Hedison is the best Leiter we've had. Maybe a future Bondie? Favourite Leiter performance?
But I digress. We are seeing a slow down in votes, I shall let the academy vote for a few more hours and then we shall jump back to Bondie territory!
I wonder if Norman Burton would've gotten the role of Leiter if Lazenby or John Gavin had played Bond instead in DAF?
The academy also cast their ballots for the following actors:
Lets turn back to the Bondie side of things, and lets get beautiful! Lets celebrate actresses who have graced the silver screen with our man Bond! The Bond series has a rich history of giving actresses their first BIG screen role. Sometimes it was an actress making her debut in a "Hollywood" picture. Sometimes it was a British actress making her first starring role. So lets just call this best newcomer actress. The nominees are:
I must remind the academy that they are to consider the performance of the actress. How well does she act in the role? What chemistry does she have with her Leading Man? Their beauty can factor in but should not be the determining factor in your vote. My dear academy, who is worthy of a Bondie for best newcomer actress in a Bond film?
I would have chosen Marlohe, who even dubbed herself in several languages and reeks of charisma, but I feel she's also a two-scene wonder and it was unfair to Bianchi, Auger and Seymour, who had main roles.
I actually like her so much I went on looking for other films she did. Found a good few fine giallo films that way.
Claudine wins it by a smidgen.
She's sexy, captivating and playful in the role.
Very natural in the role, great chemistry with Sean Connery. One of the best Bond girls.
Claudine Auger and Bernice Marlohe make the honourable mentions list.
It's hard to even tell if Bianchi or Auger give a good performance because half of it is Barbara Jefford and Nikki van der Zyl! :)