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Post by mattgarth on Apr 15, 2019 15:03:34 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason'
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Post by brandomarlon2003 on Apr 17, 2019 1:12:53 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles.
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Post by alfromni on Apr 17, 2019 1:18:49 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His laat Bond movie
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Post by brandomarlon2003 on Apr 17, 2019 1:31:20 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him.
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Post by alfromni on Apr 17, 2019 1:42:26 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared.
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Post by brandomarlon2003 on Apr 17, 2019 1:45:14 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999).
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Post by alfromni on Apr 17, 2019 1:55:20 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One".
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Post by alfromni on Apr 19, 2019 22:51:51 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One". R. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT - He served with this infantry unit during World War II. S. SEAMAN/SEAGULLS/SORRENTO - During the 1950s he had a long run on stage, appearing as Able SEAMAN Turner in SEAGULLS Over SORRENTO
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Apr 21, 2019 13:37:21 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One". R. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT - He served with this infantry unit during World War II. S. SEAMAN/SEAGULLS/SORRENTO - During the 1950s he had a long run on stage, appearing as Able SEAMAN Turner in SEAGULLS Over SORRENTO T. THEATRE - He made his stage debut at age six, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared on the West End stage
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Post by alfromni on Apr 21, 2019 22:33:11 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One". R. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT - He served with this infantry unit during World War II. S. SEAMAN/SEAGULLS/SORRENTO - During the 1950s he had a long run on stage, appearing as Able SEAMAN Turner in SEAGULLS Over SORRENTO T. THEATRE - He made his stage debut at age six, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared on the West End stage U. URSULA McHale - His second wife. They were married until his death.
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Apr 23, 2019 13:17:00 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One". R. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT - He served with this infantry unit during World War II. S. SEAMAN/SEAGULLS/SORRENTO - During the 1950s he had a long run on stage, appearing as Able SEAMAN Turner in SEAGULLS Over SORRENTO T. THEATRE - He made his stage debut at age six, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared on the West End stage U. URSULA McHale - His second wife. They were married until his death. V. VIENNA 1900 - A TV mini-series he appeared in.
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Post by alfromni on Apr 23, 2019 14:47:58 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One". R. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT - He served with this infantry unit during World War II. S. SEAMAN/SEAGULLS/SORRENTO - During the 1950s he had a long run on stage, appearing as Able SEAMAN Turner in SEAGULLS Over SORRENTO T. THEATRE - He made his stage debut at age six, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared on the West End stage U. URSULA McHale - His second wife. They were married until his death. V. VIENNA 1900 - A TV mini-series he appeared in. W. WALTER HUSTON - he starred alongside Walter Huston in a biopic of Cecil Rhodes.
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Post by alfromni on Apr 25, 2019 8:19:43 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One". R. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT - He served with this infantry unit during World War II. S. SEAMAN/SEAGULLS/SORRENTO - During the 1950s he had a long run on stage, appearing as Able SEAMAN Turner in SEAGULLS Over SORRENTO T. THEATRE - He made his stage debut at age six, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared on the West End stage U. URSULA McHale - His second wife. They were married until his death. V. VIENNA 1900 - A TV mini-series he appeared in. W. WALTER HUSTON - he starred alongside Walter Huston in a biopic of Cecil Rhodes. X. XMAS - Appeared as Jacob Marley in the BBC Two production of "A Christmas Carol Being a Ghost Story of Christmas", aired on 24 December 1977.
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Post by brandomarlon2003 on Apr 25, 2019 11:27:30 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One". R. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT - He served with this infantry unit during World War II. S. SEAMAN/SEAGULLS/SORRENTO - During the 1950s he had a long run on stage, appearing as Able SEAMAN Turner in SEAGULLS Over SORRENTO T. THEATRE - He made his stage debut at age six, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared on the West End stage U. URSULA McHale - His second wife. They were married until his death. V. VIENNA 1900 - A TV mini-series he appeared in. W. WALTER HUSTON - he starred alongside Walter Huston in a biopic of Cecil Rhodes. X. XMAS - Appeared as Jacob Marley in the BBC Two production of "A Christmas Carol Being a Ghost Story of Christmas", aired on 24 December 1977. Y. YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE - 1967 Bond film he appeared in.
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Post by alfromni on Apr 25, 2019 13:13:50 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BERNARD LEE
A. AUTHORITY FIGURES - Made a career out of playing military characters, policemen and the Head of MI6, "M" in the first 11 James Bond 007 movies B. BORN: January 10, 1908 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK as John Bernard Lee C. CARDIFF - worked in repertory theatre in Rusholme, Manchester and CARDIFF D. DR. NO - His first time, of eleven, playing Bond's boss, M E. EMPLOYMENT - Lee was employed as a fruit porter and used his earnings to fund his drama studies. F. FATHER FIGURES & FISHING - His many credits include policemen, servicemen, FATHER FIGURES, and spy chiefs. His hobbies included golf, FISHING, reading, music and sailing. G. GLADYS EMILY MERREDEW, his first wife from 1934-1972. H. 'HART' -- the detective he portrayed in THE FALLEN IDOL (1949) I. IRELAND - Controversy with "B" above in that he was born either in County Cork, IRELAND, or Brentford. J. JONNY LEE MILLER - The Trainspotting/Elementary actor is Bernard Lee's grandson. K. KIDNAPPED - 1960 Film in which he plays 'Captain Hoseason' L. LONDON - He first appeared on the West End stage in London in 1928, and continued to work in the theatre during the 1930s, taking only occasional film roles. M. MOONRAKER (1979) - His last Bond movie N. NOTORIOUS - He was notorious for enjoying a drink, but never let this affect his work. During filming of The Third Man (1949), Lee went missing and the director sent crew to trawl the local bars to find him. O. OK Connery - A 1967 Bond spoof in which Lee appeared. P. PORTRAIT - A portrait of Bernard Lee (in the character of "M") can be seen briefly in the background of the MI6 castle in the 007 film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q. QUICK - Appeared in an episode of Father Brown (aired 21 November 1974) entitled "The Quick One". R. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT - He served with this infantry unit during World War II. S. SEAMAN/SEAGULLS/SORRENTO - During the 1950s he had a long run on stage, appearing as Able SEAMAN Turner in SEAGULLS Over SORRENTO T. THEATRE - He made his stage debut at age six, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared on the West End stage U. URSULA McHale - His second wife. They were married until his death. V. VIENNA 1900 - A TV mini-series he appeared in. W. WALTER HUSTON - he starred alongside Walter Huston in a biopic of Cecil Rhodes. X. XMAS - Appeared as Jacob Marley in the BBC Two production of "A Christmas Carol Being a Ghost Story of Christmas", aired on 24 December 1977. Y. YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE - 1967 Bond film he appeared in. Z. ZENA - Zena Marshall as Miss Taro appeared in the first Bond movie "Dr No" in which Bernard Lee was the first "M".
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Post by jimmywhale 🐋 on Apr 26, 2019 19:13:54 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: Dorothy Lamour
A. Aloma - Her character in ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS (1941)
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Post by alfromni on Apr 26, 2019 21:11:41 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: Dorothy Lamour
A. Aloma - Her character in ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS (1941) B. BOB & BING - Made the "Road to..." comedy series with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.
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Post by jimmywhale 🐋 on Apr 26, 2019 21:29:05 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: Dorothy Lamour
A. Aloma - Her character in ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS (1941) B. BOB & BING - Made the "Road to..." comedy series with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. C. CREEPSHOW II - Her final appearance on the big screen.
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Post by alfromni on Apr 26, 2019 21:34:30 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: Dorothy Lamour
A. Aloma - Her character in ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS (1941) B. BOB & BING - Made the "Road to..." comedy series with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. C. CREEPSHOW II - Her final appearance on the big screen. D. DOLLY - At 16 she worked in a Department Store the boss of which called her "Dolly Face".
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Post by jimmywhale 🐋 on Apr 26, 2019 21:56:20 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: Dorothy Lamour
A. Aloma - Her character in ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS (1941) B. BOB & BING - Made the "Road to..." comedy series with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. C. CREEPSHOW II - Her final appearance on the big screen. D. DOLLY - At 16 she worked in a Department Store the boss of which called her "Dolly Face". E. Elevator Operator - An early job for her when still in New Orleans.
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