Rejects
A list of actors who were considered for the role James Bond, however they were rejected for various reasons.
| Actor | Year | Reason of rejection |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Pilon | 1967 | Harry Saltzman felt he was too young, 27 years at time. |
| Eric Braeden | 1968 | Albert R. Broccoli thought he was British and told him that no one from outside the Commonwealth would be suitable as James Bond. |
| Ranulph Fiennes | 1972 | For having "hands too big and a face like a farmer". |
| Lewis Collins | 1983 | Put forward for the role by many in the industry including producer Euan Lloyd. |
| Mel Gibson | 1987 | MGM suggested him for the role, but was rejected by Albert. R. Broccoli for not being British. |
| Christopher Lambert | 1987 | French accent prevented him from being chosen. |
| Clive Owen | 2005 | Over Contract Points |
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