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Bernard Lee
Acting

Bernard Lee

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

10 Jan 1908

Age

118 Years

Born In

Brentford, London, England, UK

Total Projects

124

Years Active

64 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.7 ★

Overview

John Bernard "Bernard" Lee was an English actor, best known for his role as M in the first eleven James Bond films.

Filmography

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

movie

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

2000

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

as Self (archive footage)

James Bond: The First 21 Years

movie

James Bond: The First 21 Years

1983

James Bond: The First 21 Years

as M (archive footage)

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective

movie

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective

1981

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective

as Sgt. Ben

Moonraker

movie

Moonraker

1979

Moonraker

as M

CineRaya

movie

Death Becomes Me

1979

Death Becomes Me

as Sam Milford (archive footage)

Seawrack

movie

Seawrack

1978

Seawrack

as Man

A Christmas Carol

movie

A Christmas Carol

1977

A Christmas Carol

as Ghost of Christmas Present

The Spy Who Loved Me

movie

The Spy Who Loved Me

1977

The Spy Who Loved Me

as M

Beauty and the Beast

movie

Beauty and the Beast

1976

Beauty and the Beast

as Edward Beaumont

From Hong Kong with Love

movie

From Hong Kong with Love

1975

From Hong Kong with Love

as M

Murrain

movie

Murrain

1975

Murrain

as Beeley

The Man with the Golden Gun

movie

The Man with the Golden Gun

1974

The Man with the Golden Gun

as M

Father Brown

tv

Father Brown

1974

Father Brown

as John Raggley

Percy's Progress

movie

Percy's Progress

1974

Percy's Progress

as Barraclough

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

movie

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

1974

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

as Tarmut

CineRaya

tv

Vienna 1900

1973

Vienna 1900

Live and Let Die

movie

Live and Let Die

1973

Live and Let Die

as M

Warship

tv

Warship

1973

Warship

The Man Who Died Twice

movie

The Man Who Died Twice

1973

The Man Who Died Twice

as Francis Cumberland

The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass

movie

The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass

1972

The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass

as Morgan Travis

Diamonds Are Forever

movie

Diamonds Are Forever

1971

Diamonds Are Forever

as M

Dulcima

movie

Dulcima

1971

Dulcima

as Mr Gaskain

The Persuaders!

tv

The Persuaders!

1971

The Persuaders!

as Sam Milford

The Raging Moon

movie

The Raging Moon

1971

The Raging Moon

as Uncle Bob

CineRaya

movie

Danger Point

1971

Danger Point

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

movie

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

1969

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

as M

Crossplot

movie

Crossplot

1969

Crossplot

as Chilmore

Strange Report

tv

Strange Report

1969

Strange Report

as Arthur Pater

Journey to the Unknown

tv

Journey to the Unknown

1968

Journey to the Unknown

as Ben Loker

The Champions

tv

The Champions

1968

The Champions

as Squires

CineRaya

tv

The Jazz Age

1968

The Jazz Age

as Sir James

The Expert

tv

The Expert

1968

The Expert

as Harry Kirby

Man in a Suitcase

tv

Man in a Suitcase

1967

Man in a Suitcase

CineRaya

tv

The Gamblers

1967

The Gamblers

as Bob Townsend

You Only Live Twice

movie

You Only Live Twice

1967

You Only Live Twice

as M

Operation Kid Brother

movie

Operation Kid Brother

1967

Operation Kid Brother

as Commander Cunningham

CineRaya

tv

King of the River

1966

King of the River

as Joss King

The Night Before The Morning After

movie

The Night Before The Morning After

1966

The Night Before The Morning After

as Daniel Whittaker

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

movie

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

1965

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

as Patmore

Thunderball

movie

Thunderball

1965

Thunderball

as M

The Incredible World of James Bond

movie

The Incredible World of James Bond

1965

The Incredible World of James Bond

as Bernard Lee: M (Vice Admiral Sir Miles Messervy KCMG)

BBC Play of the Month

tv

BBC Play of the Month

1965

BBC Play of the Month

as Sir Peter Teazle

BBC Play of the Month

tv

BBC Play of the Month

1965

BBC Play of the Month

as Hornblower

The Legend of Young Dick Turpin

movie

The Legend of Young Dick Turpin

1965

The Legend of Young Dick Turpin

as Jeremiah

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors

movie

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors

1965

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors

as Hopkins (segment 2 "Creeping Vine")

Goldfinger

movie

Goldfinger

1964

Goldfinger

as M

Who Was Maddox?

movie

Who Was Maddox?

1964

Who Was Maddox?

as Superintendent Meredith

Saturday Night Out

movie

Saturday Night Out

1964

Saturday Night Out

as George Hudson

Ring of Spies

movie

Ring of Spies

1964

Ring of Spies

as Henry Houghton

From Russia with Love

movie

From Russia with Love

1963

From Russia with Love

as M

Espionage

tv

Espionage

1963

Espionage

as John Neary

A Place to Go

movie

A Place to Go

1963

A Place to Go

as Matt Flint

The Human Jungle

tv

The Human Jungle

1963

The Human Jungle

as Jim Garner

Two Left Feet

movie

Two Left Feet

1963

Two Left Feet

as Mr Crabbe

The L-Shaped Room

movie

The L-Shaped Room

1962

The L-Shaped Room

as Charlie

Dr. No

movie

Dr. No

1962

Dr. No

as M

The Brain

movie

The Brain

1962

The Brain

as Dr. Frank Shears

The Share Out

movie

The Share Out

1962

The Share Out

as Det. Supt. Meredith

Clue of the Silver Key

movie

Clue of the Silver Key

1961

Clue of the Silver Key

as Superintendent Meredith

Whistle Down the Wind

movie

Whistle Down the Wind

1961

Whistle Down the Wind

as Mr. Bostock

The Secret Partner

movie

The Secret Partner

1961

The Secret Partner

as D.S. Frank Hanbury

Fury at Smugglers' Bay

movie

Fury at Smugglers' Bay

1961

Fury at Smugglers' Bay

as Black John

Partners in Crime

movie

Partners in Crime

1961

Partners in Crime

as Inspector Mann

Danger Man

tv

Danger Man

1960

Danger Man

as Lord Ammanford

Clue of the Twisted Candle

movie

Clue of the Twisted Candle

1960

Clue of the Twisted Candle

as Superintendent Meredith

Cone of Silence

movie

Cone of Silence

1960

Cone of Silence

as Capt. George Gort

The Angry Silence

movie

The Angry Silence

1960

The Angry Silence

as Bert Connolly

Kidnapped

movie

Kidnapped

1960

Kidnapped

as Captain Hoseason

Sink the Bismarck!

movie

Sink the Bismarck!

1960

Sink the Bismarck!

as Firing Officer (uncredited)

Web of Evidence

movie

Web of Evidence

1959

Web of Evidence

as Patrick Mathry

Edgar Wallace Mysteries

tv

Edgar Wallace Mysteries

1959

Edgar Wallace Mysteries

Danger Within

movie

Danger Within

1959

Danger Within

as Lieutenant Colonel Huxley

Nowhere to Go

movie

Nowhere to Go

1958

Nowhere to Go

as Victor Sloane, alias Lee Henderson

The Man Upstairs

movie

The Man Upstairs

1958

The Man Upstairs

as Inspector Thompson

The Key

movie

The Key

1958

The Key

as Cmdr. Wadlow

Dunkirk

movie

Dunkirk

1958

Dunkirk

as Charles Foreman

High Flight

movie

High Flight

1957

High Flight

as Flight Sergeant Harris

Across the Bridge

movie

Across the Bridge

1957

Across the Bridge

as Chief Inspector Hadden

Fire Down Below

movie

Fire Down Below

1957

Fire Down Below

as Doctor Sam

The Spanish Gardener

movie

The Spanish Gardener

1956

The Spanish Gardener

as Leighton Bailey

The Battle of the River Plate

movie

The Battle of the River Plate

1956

The Battle of the River Plate

as Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell

Armchair Theatre

tv

Armchair Theatre

1956

Armchair Theatre

as Ernie Barger

Armchair Theatre

tv

Armchair Theatre

1956

Armchair Theatre

as Daniel Whittaker

The Ship That Died of Shame

movie

The Ship That Died of Shame

1955

The Ship That Died of Shame

as Customs Officer Brewster

Out of the Clouds

movie

Out of the Clouds

1955

Out of the Clouds

as Customs Officer

The Wonderful World of Disney

tv

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Jeremiah

The Purple Plain

movie

The Purple Plain

1954

The Purple Plain

as Dr. Harris

Seagulls Over Sorrento

movie

Seagulls Over Sorrento

1954

Seagulls Over Sorrento

as Lofty Turner

Father Brown

movie

Father Brown

1954

Father Brown

as Inspector Valentine

Beat the Devil

movie

Beat the Devil

1953

Beat the Devil

as Insp. Jack Clayton

Sailor of the King

movie

Sailor of the King

1953

Sailor of the King

as Petty Officer 'Stokes' Wheatley

The Yellow Balloon

movie

The Yellow Balloon

1953

The Yellow Balloon

as Constable Chapman

Gift Horse

movie

Gift Horse

1952

Gift Horse

as A.S. 'Stripey' Wood

Hallmark Hall of Fame

tv

Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Beaumont

Mr. Denning Drives North

movie

Mr. Denning Drives North

1951

Mr. Denning Drives North

as Inspector Dodds

Appointment with Venus

movie

Appointment with Venus

1951

Appointment with Venus

as Brigadier

Calling Bulldog Drummond

movie

Calling Bulldog Drummond

1951

Calling Bulldog Drummond

as Colonel Webson

Fortune in Diamonds

movie

Fortune in Diamonds

1951

Fortune in Diamonds

as O'Connell

White Corridors

movie

White Corridors

1951

White Corridors

as Burgess

Cage of Gold

movie

Cage of Gold

1950

Cage of Gold

as Inspector Grey

Odette

movie

Odette

1950

Odette

as Jack

Last Holiday

movie

Last Holiday

1950

Last Holiday

as Inspector Wilton

Morning Departure

movie

Morning Departure

1950

Morning Departure

as Cmdr. Gates

The Blue Lamp

movie

The Blue Lamp

1950

The Blue Lamp

as Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry

Sunday Night Theatre

tv

Sunday Night Theatre

1950

Sunday Night Theatre

as Hoederer

The Third Man

movie

The Third Man

1949

The Third Man

as Sergeant Paine

CineRaya

movie

I Have Been Here Before

1949

I Have Been Here Before

as Walter Ormund

Elizabeth of Ladymead

movie

Elizabeth of Ladymead

1948

Elizabeth of Ladymead

as John Beresford in 1903

Quartet

movie

Quartet

1948

Quartet

as Ned Preston, a Prison Visitor (segment "The Kite")

The Fallen Idol

movie

The Fallen Idol

1948

The Fallen Idol

as Detective Hart

The Adventures of Dusty Bates

movie

The Adventures of Dusty Bates

1947

The Adventures of Dusty Bates

as Captain Ford

The Courtneys of Curzon Street

movie

The Courtneys of Curzon Street

1947

The Courtneys of Curzon Street

as Colonel Gascoyne

This Man Is Mine

movie

This Man Is Mine

1946

This Man Is Mine

as James Nicholls

The New Lot

movie

The New Lot

1943

The New Lot

as Interviewing Officer

CineRaya

movie

Once a Crook

1941

Once a Crook

as Duke

Spare a Copper

movie

Spare a Copper

1940

Spare a Copper

as Jake

Let George Do It!

movie

Let George Do It!

1940

Let George Do It!

as Oscar

The Frozen Limits

movie

The Frozen Limits

1939

The Frozen Limits

as Bill McGrew

Murder in Soho

movie

Murder in Soho

1939

Murder in Soho

as Roy Barnes

The Outsider

movie

The Outsider

1939

The Outsider

as Cameraman

CineRaya

movie

The Terror

1938

The Terror

as Ferry Fane

The Black Tulip

movie

The Black Tulip

1937

The Black Tulip

as William Of Orange

Rhodes of Africa

movie

Rhodes of Africa

1936

Rhodes of Africa

as Cartwright

CineRaya

movie

The River House Mystery

1936

The River House Mystery

as Wade Belloc

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