Sebastian Faulks, author of the latest adult James Bond novel Devil May Care, turns 56 years old today and all of us at FelixLeiter.com would like to wish him a wonderful happy birthday!

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Cec Linder

March 10, 1921 – April 10, 1992

Cec Linder, the second actor to play Felix Leiter, was born 88 years ago today. He was no Jack Lord but he was still a great Felix in 1964! The following dialogue is from one of my favorite Leiter scenes in Goldfinger:

Bond: Special plane, lunch at the White House… how come?

Leiter: The President wants to thank you personally.

Bond: Oh, it was nothing, really.

Leiter: I know that, but he doesn’t.

Bond: I suppose I’ll be able to get a drink there.

Leiter: I told the stewardess liquor for three.

Bond: Who are the other two?

Leiter: Oh, there are no other two.

Watch this video to see Bond ditch his dinner plans with Linder’s Leiter for Jill Masterson. Poor Felix…

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Today marks the 100th birthday of Albert Romolo “Cubby” Broccoli, the legendary producer of the James Bond films series. While he passed away in 1996 his legacy still lives on today, as we witnessed with the 2008 release of Quantum of Solace, the 22nd 007 film produced by Mr. Broccoli’s Eon Productions Ltd.

When I think of the average movie producer, I think of somebody sitting behind a desk whose sole responsibility is signing off on various things during all phases of production. If you know anything about Mr. Broccoli, you’ll know that he famously took a hands-on approach when “producing” films. He was so dedicated to every aspect of film production on the Bond film series that he only produced two non-Bond films (1963′s Call Me Bwana and 1968′s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) during his thirty-four years as co-owner (and later sole owner) of Eon Productions!

As his step-son Michael G. Wilson and daughter Barbara Broccoli gear up for production on the 23rd James Bond film, FelixLeiter.com celebrates the life and career of a man that was loved and admired by not only his friends and family but by everybody he ever worked with as well as every Bond fan and film buff familiar with his work.

I encourage you to take some time to read through the tributes written by the authors below. If you’re a 007 fan and/or involved in the online James Bond fan community, you will recognize most of these names. This select group of people includes actors that worked with Mr. Broccoli over the years on the Bond films as well as well-known members of the James Bond fan community.

Editor Hunter Graybeal and I are confident that you will enjoy reading the tributes. Not only do they contain anecdotes that you may not have heard or read about before but altogether, they paint a portrait of the man that changed the film industry forever. Because of Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli, you have seen at least one film starring “Bond. James Bond” in your lifetime and if you haven’t, well then perhaps after reading these tributes you’ll decide to rent one of the 22 Bond films available from your local video rental store.

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Chris Wright

Managing Editor, FelixLeiter.com

Click on each author’s name to read his/her tribute to Albert R. Broccoli:

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Matthew Bradford

Tanner – Double O Section

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Jeremy Bulloch

Smithers – For Your Eyes Only (1981) & Octopussy (1983)
JeremyBulloch.com

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Ajay Chowdhury

Editor – Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the James Bond Journal
The James Bond International Fan Club

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Simon Gardner

Son of John Gardner

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Hunter Graybeal

Editor – FelixLeiter.com

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Harmsway

Member – CBn Forums

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David Hedison

Felix Leiter - Live and Let Die (1973) & Licence to Kill (1989)
DavidHedison.com • David-Hedison.com

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Gloria Hendry

Rosie Carver - Live and Let Die (1973)
GloriaHendry.com

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Richard Kiel

Jaws – The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) & Moonraker (1979)
RichardKiel.com

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Paul Kyriazi

Author – How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle
PaulKyriazi.com

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Deborah Lipp

Author – The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book
Ultimate James Bond Fan Blog

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Trina Parks

Thumper – Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Trina Parks Tribute Page

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SILHOUETTE MAN

Member – CBn Forums

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Chris Wright

Managing Editor, FelixLeiter.com

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Cec Linder

March 10, 1921 – April 10, 1992

Cec Linder, the second actor to play Felix Leiter, passed away 16 years ago today. He was no Jack Lord but he was still a great Felix in 1964! The following dialogue is from one of my favorite Leiter scenes in Goldfinger:

Bond: Special plane, lunch at the White House… how come?
Leiter: The President wants to thank you personally.
Bond: Oh, it was nothing, really.
Leiter: I know that, but he doesn’t.
Bond: I suppose I’ll be able to get a drink there.
Leiter: I told the stewardess liquor for three.
Bond: Who are the other two?
Leiter: Oh, there are no other two.

Watch this video to see Bond ditch his dinner plans with Linder’s Leiter for Jill Masterson. Poor Felix…

Join Raymond Benson this weekend for one of two book signings in the Chicago area. He will be at Barnes and Noble at noon on Saturday, April 5, 2008 and at Centuries and Sleuths Bookshop at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2008.

Barnes and Noble
920 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Centuries and Sleuths Bookshop
7419 W. Madison
Forest Park, IL

Don’t forget Raymond Benson will also be making an appearance in London on April 15 for a meet-and-greet and book signing session! He’ll be at the Adrian Harrington Bookshop in Kensington from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Benson last visited the United Kingdom for a book signing in 1999 so this is an event that can’t be missed!

From 1997 to 2002, Benson penned six James Bond novels, three novelizations, and three short stories including The Facts of Death and Doubleshot which feature Felix Leiter.

For more information on this appearance as well as others in the United States, visit RaymondBenson.com.

Dr. No, the first official James Bond film, stars Sean Connery as James Bond and Jack Lord as Felix Leiter. It’s set in Jamaica and see 007 investigating a mysterious island inhabited by an evil megalomaniac named Doctor Julius No (Joseph Wiseman).

The Inwood Theatre is located at 5458 West Lovers Lane at Inwood, Dallas, Texas 75209.

For further details about this upcoming screening or to purchase tickets, call 214-764-9106 or visit the official website.

These dates are approaching fast so mark your calendar if you live in the UK! I’ve met him before and it was a great experience.

According to his official website, former James Bond continuation author Raymond Benson will be making an appearance in London on April 15 for a meet-and-greet and book signing session. He’ll be at the Adrian Harrington Bookshop in Kensington from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Benson last visited the United Kingdom for a book signing in 1999 so this is an event that can’t be missed!

From 1997 to 2002, Benson penned six James Bond novels, three novelisations, and three short stories including The Facts of Death and Doubleshot which feature Felix Leiter.

For more information on this appearance as well as others in the United States, visit RaymondBenson.com.