About
Writer and director best known for directing the James Bond films Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Thunderball. He also directed a number of films starring action hero Charles Bronson.
Before Fame
He operated tanks as a member of the Irish Guards during World War II.
Trivia
He almost died following a helicopter crash during the filming of 1963's From Russia With Love.
Family Life
He was married to author Dorothea Bennett up until his death.
Associated With
He directed the original Bond, Sean Connery, for the first three James Bond films.
