Ranulph Fiennes was nearly James Bond

Joshua

I thought this would interest AJB members

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/12062475/Ranulph-Fiennes-tells-how-failed-Bond-audition-kick-started-his-career.html

Bond44

Joshua wrote:

I thought this would interest AJB members

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/12062475/Ranulph-Fiennes-tells-how-failed-Bond-audition-kick-started-his-career.html

A great man who has led an amazing life, if you ever get the chance of listening to him after dinner speaking (or interviewing) it is amazing and very humorous at times (without him even trying).

Feathermen is a good read as well - interesting twist at the end

Cheers :007)

superado

Of course, the Jason Statham movie, Killer Elite, is based on Fiennes’ book with much liberty taken, even with Fiennes briefly depicted...love that movie!

Thunderpussy

Listening to a bbc radio 4 programme about the life of Irish Comedian
Dave Allen. Apparently he too was considered for the role of 007 at one
point. Although to be honest, I think almost every actor has been
considered, ........ perhaps some more strongly than others.

Joshua

It is interesting to know that this man has written the thriller books. I found some photographs of him as a young man. I wonder if any one thinks he would have the look of a James Bond to take over from George Lazenby when he was auditioned for the job?

Barbel

Well, Cubby Broccoli didn't think so and that's what counts, I suppose. You know he's related to our current M?

superado

Joshua wrote:

Soldiering never looked as sexy!

Thunderpussy

I think in an interview Feinnes himself said both he and the producers basically decided he was
too ugly to be Bond, But he's a total legend -{ on Top Gear he said he was too impatient waiting
on Doctors to remove his frost bitten fingers. So he went down to his garden shed ....... and cut them
off himself !!

Bond44

Thunderpussy wrote:

I think in an interview Feinnes himself said both he and the producers basically decided he was
too ugly to be Bond, But he's a total legend -{ on Top Gear he said he was too impatient waiting
on Doctors to remove his frost bitten fingers. So he went down to his garden shed ....... and cut them
off himself !!

Yeah and if you listen to his antics with some borrowed explosive (that was ultimately to bring his military career to an end) delivered as if he honestly felt he did nothing wrong other than to right an injustice it’s almost commical! I guess with that level of responsibility comes genuine responsibility!

Unfortunately the SAS did not see it that way even with their rather relaxed approach to most rules!

Then his stories of his exploits since, what a great guy you have to admire him for all his achievements!

Cheers :007)

Joshua

I think Ranulph Fiennes will be the James Bond I will think of when I listen to the audobooks and the radio plays.

Number24

I just read a bit about Randolph Fiennes. His career is impressive in many was, but some parts less than others. His first expedition is listed as "scaling the Jostedalsbreen in Norway." (Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in mainland Norway).

So did I - when I was sixteen. This automatically makes Randolph Fiennes' feat much less impressive )

Barbel

It's one feat among many, N24. His name is "Ranulph", btw- to be exact Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 3rd Baronet, OBE. Our current M (Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes) is his third cousin. Yes, I did have to look that up!

Number24

I know it's one of many, but I find it strange they even bothered mentioning that one....

The Domino Effect

You can't compare what a 16 year-old Norwegian does with what mere mortals do, N24. You should know that! By age 6, most Norwegians have killed a reindeer with their own teeth, and by age 10 they've crossed unnoticed into Russia and taken candid photos of Putin in his secret lair. And I haven't even mentioned what they do with Coke Zero!

Number24

Modesty (Blaise) forbids me.....

Joshua

I have seen an advertisement on British television. I cannot remember the name of the advertisement but it has a man playing a game of cards. Only he is in the advertisement and he is sitting at a game table. I wonder if any one has seen this? I think immediately that the man could be a good James Bond.

Number24

I haven't seen you around for ages, Joshua.
Where have you been?

Joshua

Number24 wrote:

I haven't seen you around for ages, Joshua.
Where have you been?

Hello my friend. I have been working at two jobs for some time. My normal job in the day time and another job in the evening. This does not give me free time to visit the AJB.

Number24

Hallo.
So you put an income, keeping your house and paying your taxes above chatting on the internet about a made-up person?
That's crazy

Barbel

) ) )

Joshua

Number24 wrote:

Hallo.
So you put an income, keeping your house and paying your taxes above chatting on the internet about a made-up person?
That's crazy

Yes such are these things. I do not gamble so I can not even hope to win the lottery!