For over six decades, James Bond has been suave, sophisticated, and absolutely lethal. Since Sean Connery first uttered "Bond, James Bond" in 1962's Dr. No, the world's most famous secret agent has left a trail of defeated villains and broken hearts that would make any spy envious.

The Body Count

Bond's kill count is genuinely staggering. Across 25 official EON Productions films, 007 has eliminated over 360 adversaries. That's roughly 14 kills per movie—though the distribution is far from even.

Daniel Craig's portrayal pushed the boundaries of Bond violence. Quantum of Solace alone saw Bond dispatch enemies at an unprecedented rate. Meanwhile, Roger Moore's Bond, despite appearing in seven films, was comparatively restrained—preferring a raised eyebrow to a raised weapon when possible.

Not All Kills Are Created Equal

The methodology matters here. Do you count only on-screen confirmed kills? What about henchmen caught in explosions Bond caused? The villain he pushed into a shark tank versus the one who fell in themselves?

Direct kills: Gunshots, hand-to-hand combat, gadget-induced deaths
Indirect kills: Explosions, vehicle crashes, elaborate trap activations
Questionable kills: Villains who "probably" died off-screen

Most comprehensive counts include all deaths Bond directly or indirectly caused, pushing the number well past 350.

The Romantic Résumé

Bond's love life is equally prolific. Across all 25 films, 46 women have fallen for 007's charms. That's nearly two "Bond girls" per movie, though the term itself has evolved considerably since the franchise began.

The early films treated these characters as little more than beautiful accessories. Modern Bond films have worked to give these women more agency—Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale remains one of the franchise's most complex and memorable characters.

Bond by the Numbers

6 actors have played Bond in official films (Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan, Craig)
25 films spanning 62 years
$7+ billion in worldwide box office
Countless martinis—shaken, never stirred

The Next Chapter

With Daniel Craig's era concluded after No Time to Die (2021), the franchise is in transition. The next Bond will inherit this remarkable legacy—and presumably continue adding to those statistics.

Whether you're Team "too violent" or Team "that's the point," there's no denying James Bond has earned his license to kill. Over 360 times, in fact.

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