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Bernard Lee

Bio: John Bernard "Bernard" Lee was an English actor, best known for his role as M in the first eleven James Bond films.
Born: Fri, Jan 10 1908
Birthplace: Brentford, London, England, UK

Death: Fri, Jan 16 1981
Bernard Lee is 73 years old
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Poster of Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond
Bernard Lee would have been no older than 73 in Best Ever Bond as 'M (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Bernard Lee would have been no older than 73 in Sir John Mills' Moving Memories as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2000
Poster of Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Bernard Lee was 72 in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective as 'Sgt. Ben'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1981
Poster of Moonraker
Moonraker
Bernard Lee was 71 in Moonraker as 'M'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 1979
Poster of Death Becomes Me
Death Becomes Me
Bernard Lee was 70 in Death Becomes Me as 'Sam Milford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Seawrack
Seawrack
Bernard Lee was 70 in Seawrack as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1978
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Bernard Lee was 69 in A Christmas Carol as 'Ghost of Christmas Present'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1977
Poster of The Spy Who Loved Me
The Spy Who Loved Me
Bernard Lee was 69 in The Spy Who Loved Me as 'M'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1977
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Bernard Lee was 68 in Beauty and the Beast as 'Edward Beaumont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1976
Poster of From Hong Kong with Love
From Hong Kong with Love
Bernard Lee was 67 in From Hong Kong with Love as 'M'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of Murrain
Murrain
Bernard Lee was 67 in Murrain as 'Beeley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1975
Poster of The Man with the Golden Gun
The Man with the Golden Gun
Bernard Lee was 66 in The Man with the Golden Gun as 'M'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of Percy's Progress
Percy's Progress
Bernard Lee was 66 in Percy's Progress as 'Barraclough'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1974
Poster of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Bernard Lee was 66 in Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell as 'Tarmut'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Live and Let Die
Live and Let Die
Bernard Lee was 65 in Live and Let Die as 'M'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1973
Poster of The Man Who Died Twice
The Man Who Died Twice
Bernard Lee was 65 in The Man Who Died Twice as 'Francis Cumberland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1973
Poster of The Man in a Looking Glass
The Man in a Looking Glass
Bernard Lee was 64 in The Man in a Looking Glass as 'Morgan Travis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1972
Poster of Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
Bernard Lee was 63 in Diamonds Are Forever as 'M'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1971
Poster of Dulcima
Dulcima
Bernard Lee was 63 in Dulcima as 'Mr Gaskain'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of The Raging Moon
The Raging Moon
Bernard Lee was 63 in The Raging Moon as 'Uncle Bob'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1971
Poster of Danger Point
Danger Point
Bernard Lee was 62 in Danger Point
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1971
Poster of On Her Majesty's Secret Service
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Bernard Lee was 61 in On Her Majesty's Secret Service as 'M'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1969
Poster of Crossplot
Crossplot
Bernard Lee was 61 in Crossplot as 'Chilmore'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1969
Poster of You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
Bernard Lee was 59 in You Only Live Twice as 'M'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1967
Poster of Operation Kid Brother
Operation Kid Brother
Bernard Lee was 59 in Operation Kid Brother as 'Commander Cunningham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1967
Poster of The Night Before The Morning After
The Night Before The Morning After
Bernard Lee was 58 in The Night Before The Morning After as 'Daniel Whittaker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1966
Poster of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Bernard Lee was 57 in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold as 'Patmore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1965
Poster of Thunderball
Thunderball
Bernard Lee was 57 in Thunderball as 'M'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1965
Poster of The Incredible World of James Bond
The Incredible World of James Bond
Bernard Lee was 57 in The Incredible World of James Bond as 'Bernard Lee: M (Vice Admiral Sir Miles Messervy KCMG)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1965
Poster of The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
Bernard Lee was 57 in The Legend of Young Dick Turpin as 'Jeremiah'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1965
Poster of Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Bernard Lee was 57 in Dr. Terror's House of Horrors as 'Hopkins (segment 2 "Creeping Vine")'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1965
Poster of Goldfinger
Goldfinger
Bernard Lee was 56 in Goldfinger as 'M'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1964
Poster of Who Was Maddox?
Who Was Maddox?
Bernard Lee was 56 in Who Was Maddox?
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1964
Poster of Saturday Night Out
Saturday Night Out
Bernard Lee was 56 in Saturday Night Out as 'George Hudson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1964
Poster of Ring of Spies
Ring of Spies
Bernard Lee was 56 in Ring of Spies as 'Henry Houghton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 1964
Poster of From Russia with Love
From Russia with Love
Bernard Lee was 55 in From Russia with Love as 'M'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of A Place to Go
A Place to Go
Bernard Lee was 55 in A Place to Go as 'Matt Flint'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1963
Poster of Two Left Feet
Two Left Feet
Bernard Lee was 55 in Two Left Feet as 'Mr Crabbe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1963
Poster of The L-Shaped Room
The L-Shaped Room
Bernard Lee was 54 in The L-Shaped Room as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1962
Poster of Dr. No
Dr. No
Bernard Lee was 54 in Dr. No as 'M'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1962
Poster of The Brain
The Brain
Bernard Lee was 54 in The Brain as 'Dr. Frank Shears'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 05 1962
Poster of The Share Out
The Share Out
Bernard Lee was 54 in The Share Out
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1962
Poster of Clue of the Silver Key
Clue of the Silver Key
Bernard Lee was 53 in Clue of the Silver Key
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
Poster of Whistle Down the Wind
Whistle Down the Wind
Bernard Lee was 53 in Whistle Down the Wind as 'Mr. Bostock'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 25 1961
Poster of The Secret Partner
The Secret Partner
Bernard Lee was 53 in The Secret Partner as 'D.S. Frank Hanbury'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Bernard Lee was 53 in Partners in Crime as 'Inspector Mann'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1961
Poster of Fury at Smugglers' Bay
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
Bernard Lee was 52 in Fury at Smugglers' Bay as 'Black John'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Clue of the Twisted Candle
Clue of the Twisted Candle
Bernard Lee was 52 in Clue of the Twisted Candle
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1960
Poster of Cone of Silence
Cone of Silence
Bernard Lee was 52 in Cone of Silence as 'Capt. George Gort'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1960
Poster of The Angry Silence
The Angry Silence
Bernard Lee was 52 in The Angry Silence as 'Bert Connolly'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1960
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
Bernard Lee was 52 in Kidnapped as 'Captain Hoseason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1960
Poster of Sink the Bismarck!
Sink the Bismarck!
Bernard Lee was 52 in Sink the Bismarck! as 'Firing Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1960
Poster of Web of Evidence
Web of Evidence
Bernard Lee was 51 in Web of Evidence as 'Patrick Mathry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1959
Poster of Danger Within
Danger Within
Bernard Lee was 51 in Danger Within as 'Lieutenant Colonel Huxley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1959
Poster of Nowhere to Go
Nowhere to Go
Bernard Lee was 50 in Nowhere to Go as 'Victor Sloane, alias Lee Henderson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1958
Poster of The Man Upstairs
The Man Upstairs
Bernard Lee was 50 in The Man Upstairs as 'Inspector Thompson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Key
The Key
Bernard Lee was 50 in The Key as 'Cmdr. Wadlow'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 28 1958
Poster of Dunkirk
Dunkirk
Bernard Lee was 50 in Dunkirk as 'Charles Foreman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1958
Poster of High Flight
High Flight
Bernard Lee was 49 in High Flight as 'Flight Sergeant Harris'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Across the Bridge
Across the Bridge
Bernard Lee was 49 in Across the Bridge as 'Chief Inspector Hadden'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 1957
Poster of Fire Down Below
Fire Down Below
Bernard Lee was 49 in Fire Down Below as 'Doctor Sam'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1957
Poster of The Spanish Gardener
The Spanish Gardener
Bernard Lee was 48 in The Spanish Gardener as 'Leighton Bailey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1956
Poster of The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate
Bernard Lee was 48 in The Battle of the River Plate as 'Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of The Ship That Died of Shame
The Ship That Died of Shame
Bernard Lee was 47 in The Ship That Died of Shame as 'Customs Officer Brewster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955
Poster of Out of the Clouds
Out of the Clouds
Bernard Lee was 47 in Out of the Clouds as 'Customs Officer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1955
Poster of The Purple Plain
The Purple Plain
Bernard Lee was 46 in The Purple Plain as 'Dr. Harris'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1954
Poster of Seagulls Over Sorrento
Seagulls Over Sorrento
Bernard Lee was 46 in Seagulls Over Sorrento as 'Lofty Turner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 1954
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Bernard Lee was 46 in Father Brown as 'Inspector Valentine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 1954
Poster of Beat the Devil
Beat the Devil
Bernard Lee was 45 in Beat the Devil as 'Insp. Jack Clayton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1953
Poster of Sailor of the King
Sailor of the King
Bernard Lee was 45 in Sailor of the King as 'Petty Officer 'Stokes' Wheatley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1953
Poster of The Yellow Balloon
The Yellow Balloon
Bernard Lee was 45 in The Yellow Balloon as 'Constable Chapman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1953
Poster of Gift Horse
Gift Horse
Bernard Lee was 44 in Gift Horse as 'A.S. 'Stripey' Wood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1952
Poster of Mr. Denning Drives North
Mr. Denning Drives North
Bernard Lee was 43 in Mr. Denning Drives North as 'Inspector Dodds'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1951
Poster of Appointment with Venus
Appointment with Venus
Bernard Lee was 43 in Appointment with Venus as 'Brigadier'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 1951
Poster of Calling Bulldog Drummond
Calling Bulldog Drummond
Bernard Lee was 43 in Calling Bulldog Drummond as 'Colonel Webson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 02 1951
Poster of Fortune in Diamonds
Fortune in Diamonds
Bernard Lee was 43 in Fortune in Diamonds as 'O'Connell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1951
Poster of White Corridors
White Corridors
Bernard Lee was 43 in White Corridors as 'Burgess'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1951
Poster of Cage of Gold
Cage of Gold
Bernard Lee was 42 in Cage of Gold as 'Inspector Grey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1950
Poster of Odette
Odette
Bernard Lee was 42 in Odette as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Last Holiday
Last Holiday
Bernard Lee was 42 in Last Holiday as 'Inspector Wilton'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1950
Poster of Morning Departure
Morning Departure
Bernard Lee was 42 in Morning Departure as 'Cmdr. Gates'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of The Blue Lamp
The Blue Lamp
Bernard Lee was 42 in The Blue Lamp as 'Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 1950
Poster of The Third Man
The Third Man
Bernard Lee was 41 in The Third Man as 'Sergeant Paine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1949
Poster of I Have Been Here Before
I Have Been Here Before
Bernard Lee was 41 in I Have Been Here Before as 'Walter Ormund'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1949
Poster of Elizabeth of Ladymead
Elizabeth of Ladymead
Bernard Lee was 40 in Elizabeth of Ladymead as 'John Beresford in 1903'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1948
Poster of Quartet
Quartet
Bernard Lee was 40 in Quartet as 'Ned Preston, a Prison Visitor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1948
Poster of The Fallen Idol
The Fallen Idol
Bernard Lee was 40 in The Fallen Idol as 'Detective Hart'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1948
Poster of The Adventures of Dusty Bates
The Adventures of Dusty Bates
Bernard Lee was 39 in The Adventures of Dusty Bates as 'Captain Ford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1947
Poster of The Courtneys of Curzon Street
The Courtneys of Curzon Street
Bernard Lee was 39 in The Courtneys of Curzon Street as 'Colonel Gascoyne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1947
Poster of This Man Is Mine
This Man Is Mine
Bernard Lee was 38 in This Man Is Mine as 'James Nicholls'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1946
Poster of The New Lot
The New Lot
Bernard Lee was 34 in The New Lot as 'Interviewing Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Once a Crook
Once a Crook
Bernard Lee was 33 in Once a Crook as 'Duke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1941
Poster of Spare a Copper
Spare a Copper
Bernard Lee was 32 in Spare a Copper as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1940
Poster of Let George Do It!
Let George Do It!
Bernard Lee was 32 in Let George Do It! as 'Oscar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1940
Poster of The Frozen Limits
The Frozen Limits
Bernard Lee was 31 in The Frozen Limits as 'Bill McGrew'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1939
Poster of Murder in Soho
Murder in Soho
Bernard Lee was 31 in Murder in Soho as 'Roy Barnes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1939
Poster of The Outsider
The Outsider
Bernard Lee was 31 in The Outsider as 'Cameraman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 30 1939
Poster of The Terror
The Terror
Bernard Lee was 30 in The Terror as 'Ferry Fane'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1938
Poster of Rhodes of Africa
Rhodes of Africa
Bernard Lee was 28 in Rhodes of Africa as 'Cartwright'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1936

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Bernard Lee was 66+ in Father Brown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1974
Poster of Vienna 1900
Vienna 1900
Bernard Lee was 65+ in Vienna 1900
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 08 1973
Poster of Warship
Warship
Bernard Lee was 65+ in Warship
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1973
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Bernard Lee was 63+ in The Persuaders! as 'Sam Milford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Strange Report
Strange Report
Bernard Lee was 61+ in Strange Report as 'Arthur Pater'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 21 1969
Poster of Journey to the Unknown
Journey to the Unknown
Bernard Lee was 60+ in Journey to the Unknown as 'Ben Loker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
Bernard Lee was 60+ in The Champions as 'Squires'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Jazz Age
The Jazz Age
Bernard Lee was 60+ in The Jazz Age
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 10 1968
Poster of The Expert
The Expert
Bernard Lee was 60+ in The Expert as 'Harry Kirby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1968
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Bernard Lee was 59+ in Man in a Suitcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of King of the River
King of the River
Bernard Lee was 58+ in King of the River
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 06 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Bernard Lee was 57+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Sir Peter Teazle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle
Bernard Lee was 55+ in The Human Jungle as 'Jim Garner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 1963
Poster of Danger Man
Danger Man
Bernard Lee was 52+ in Danger Man as 'Lord Ammanford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of Edgar Wallace Mysteries
Edgar Wallace Mysteries
Bernard Lee was 51+ in Edgar Wallace Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 1959
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Bernard Lee was 46+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Jeremiah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Bernard Lee was 43+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Beaumont'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951