Barry Nelson

About

MGM actor who played James Bond in the 1954 film, Casino Royale. Later in his career he became a longtime panelist on To Tell the Truth.

Before Fame

He was heavily involved in theater during high school and college,and was immediately signed to a contract with MGM upon graduation.

Trivia

He was spotted by a talent scout in a college production of Macbeth.

Family Life

His second marriage began in 1992 and lasted until his death in 2007.

Associated With

He was the first actor to play author Ian Fleming's James Bond.