Bond Alumni: Tributes and Updates

Barbel · March 2016

In response to requests, this is a thread specifically for posts concerning people who have worked in the world of James Bond. Updates on their activities (new films, etc), tributes to the recently deceased, etc.

This week: RIP Sir George Martin, composer LALD score.
RIP Sir Ken Adam, set designer for various Bond films.

Matt S · March 2016

RIP George Martin and Ken Adam. I'm glad to see this forum thinks these two brilliant men and many others are still relevant to James Bond after their deaths.

Thunderpussy · March 2016

RIP George Martin and Ken Adam, and to all those many talented actors, crew and technicians,
Stunt people, musicians. we have
Lost over the years. If not for their, talent, skill and enthusiasm, we would not have so many superb memories
From the greatest series of films ever made. Their work should be remembered with pride, from all Bond fans.

Sir Miles · March 2016

RIP to Sir George Martin and Sir Ken Adam - both visionaries in their field and both a massive loss -{

Thunderbird 2 · March 2016

Guys, I am sorry to report Sylvia Anderson, co creator of Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet et all has died.
Mrs Anderson had passed away after a short illness, she was 88.

My thoughts go to her family and friends.

Sir Miles · March 2016

Thunderbird 2 wrote:

Guys, I am sorry to report Sylvia Anderson, co creator of Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet et all has died.
Mrs Anderson had passed away after a short illness, she was 88.

My thoughts go to her family and friends.

Sad indeed - but what's her link to Bond ?

Matt S · March 2016

Sir Miles wrote:

Thunderbird 2 wrote:

Guys, I am sorry to report Sylvia Anderson, co creator of Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet et all has died.
Mrs Anderson had passed away after a short illness, she was 88.

My thoughts go to her family and friends.

Sad indeed - but what's her link to Bond ?

Her husband Gerry Anderson wrote for an unused script for Bond. But almost everyone in the entertainment industry in the UK can be linked one or two steps away from Bond.

bonded123 · March 2016

Sylvia Anderson appeared in last year'sThunderbirds Are Go CGI reboot. She played a relative of Lady Penelope (now voiced by Rosamund Pike). It was a nice way to include her in the show.

RIP to Ken Adam - his contribution to the Bond franchise - - the great sets - was epic. Ken Adam defined the look of James Bond's world.

Thunderbird 2 · March 2016

Re Mrs Anderson's inclusion here, sorry guys. I was looking for the original tributes thread and mistook this one for that one! Though I appreciate both Matt and Bonded123 providing clarification on her indirect connections to Bond. Another one was of course Derek Meddings, who had been a good friend to both the Andersons.

Re Sir Ken Adam, there will never be another Art Director like him. He thought BIG - but balanced his ideas beautifully with panache and style, and he seemed to have a mischievous sense of humour.

Bugger.

hehadlotsofguts · March 2016

Patrick Floersheim (shuttle thief in Moonraker PTS) died a few days ago, aged 71. RIP. Thank you for your contribution to one of the best PTS's of the Bond series.

Matt S · March 2016

hehadlotsofguts wrote:

Patrick Floersheim (shuttle thief in Moonraker PTS) died a few days ago, aged 71. RIP. Thank you for your contribution to one of the best PTS's of the Bond series.

Sad to hear this. I love the shuttle theft, no matter how unrealistic it is. It's fun, but it's rather frightening as well.

hehadlotsofguts · March 2016

Douglas Wilmer (Fanning in Octopussy) has died. I liked his character in the film. RIP

Matt S · March 2016

hehadlotsofguts wrote:

Douglas Wilmer (Fanning in Octopussy) has died. I liked his character in the film. RIP

Very sad to hear.

Thunderpussy · March 2016

RIP Douglas Wilmer. I think one of his last roles was in Sherlock in which
He played a "Diogenes Gent" in Mycroft's club. From memory I think all
The members sitting in the room had all played Sherlock Holmes in the past.

Silhouette Man · March 2016

hehadlotsofguts wrote:

Douglas Wilmer (Fanning in Octopussy) has died. I liked his character in the film. RIP

Aw, sad to hear that. I was just thinking about him yesterday as I know he was well over 90.

hehadlotsofguts · April 2016

I'm saddened to read that Guy Hamilton has died. He introduced ideas to the Bond formula that are still with us today. RIP

Golrush007 · April 2016

RIP Guy Hamilton, certainly one of my favourite Bond directors. Also a big fan of some of his non-Bond work such as Battle of Britain, Funeral in Berlin, Force 10 from Navarone and The Colditz Story. As a young Assistant Director he also worked on The Third Man (one of my top 3 films of all time.)

CoolHandBond · April 2016

Guy Hamilton 93 RIP. Another Bond legend passes on

MarcAngeDraco · April 2016

He gave us so much of the James Bond iconography. RIP to a legend. -{

Sir Miles · April 2016

Saddened to hear of the death of Guy Hamilton...my condolences to his family...2016 is turning out to be a horrible year.

Silhouette Man · April 2016

Condolences to the family, friends and fans of Guy Hamilton - such an influential Bond director with the most Bond films directed besides John Glen. I'd started working on an article on something that happens in his Bonds so I'll have to try to get that completed soon in memory of the great man. -{

_Stocks · April 2016

Sir Miles wrote:

Saddened to hear of the death of Guy Hamilton...my condolences to his family...2016 is turning out to be a horrible year.

Seconded, 2016 is the worst - we are losing so many greats. I will revisit Guy Hamilton's work as soon as possible.

Loeffelholz · April 2016

Rest in peace, Guy Hamilton. Your talent was vast, and your mark on Cinematic Bond is indelible.

-{

Thunderpussy · April 2016

RIP Guy Hamilton.

MooseWithFleas · April 2016

2016 has been rough

Thank you Guy Hamilton for all the memories. Brought many innovative ideas to the world of Bond and his contribution was invaluable. Also from all the Inside and Making of documentaries, he seemed like a genuinely nice and interesting fellow.

hehadlotsofguts · May 2016

I'm saddened to report that Burt Kwouk has passed away. He was 85. RIP, Mr Kwouk. Thank you for a brilliant contribution to the Bond series.

always shaken · May 2016

Not only was Burt a Bond villain ,but side splittingly funny alongside the great Peter Sellers in The pink Panther ,Burt was also in Harry Hills comedy show ,That's a great shame he has gone .RIP Mr Kwouk you made me laugh many a time .

Thunderpussy · May 2016

Sad news Indeed RIP Burt Kwouk. A fine actor.

CoolHandBond · May 2016

More sad news. 2016, please stop this purge on our finest.

hehadlotsofguts · May 2016

I liked him in Kiss Of The Dragon as well.

Matt S · May 2016

Very sad to hear about Burt. I've seen him in so many things, and he was always spectacular. From the frequency he appeared on television and in film, he must have been the only Asian actor working in England in the 1960s. I loved him in Noble House opposite Pierce Brosnan.

Bond Alumni: Tributes and Updates

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