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Sir Roger Moore Quit Playing James Bond Because The Bond Girls Were Too Young
The James Bond franchise spans over 50 years and six different actors, but the iconic character rarely has to wrestle with his age.
By Erica Jimenez3 min read
Sir Roger Moore was the third man to play James Bond, and he starred in seven films. Known for bringing humor into the role, Moore became the oldest actor to play Bond. He was 57 years old in his final film, A View to a Kill. And it was his age, specifically the age difference between him and the Bond girls, that motivated his decision to part ways with 007.