Joseph Wiseman(1918-2009)

He had mixed feelings about his role as the title character in Agente 007 - Licenza di uccidere (1962). He preferred to be remembered for his theater career. However, he was proud to be the first of the many actors who have played a main James Bond villain.

[on his most famous role and film, Agente 007 - Licenza di uccidere (1962)] I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. I had no idea it would achieve the success it did. I know nothing about mysteries. I don't take to them. As far as I was concerned, I thought it might be just another Grade-B Charlie Chan mystery.