Roger Moore's tenure as James Bond is divisive, but my favorite film with Moore in the 007 role had the opportunity to be so much better.

British actor Roger Moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, James Bond, is shown on location in England in 1972. Moore, played Bond in seven films, more than any other actor.

Roger Moore, James Bond star whose deft touch helped lift the spy-action franchise to new box-office heights in the 1970s and 1980s, died of cancer at 89.

LONDON (KABC) -- Actor Roger Moore, the longest-serving movie star to play iconic British spy James Bond in the famed film series, has died at the age of 89, his family announced on Tuesday.

Roger Moore, who captivated audiences as the suave and unassailable superspy James Bond in seven of the iconic franchise’s films, died Tuesday after a short battle with cancer. He was 89.

Roger Moore, who played James Bond in more 007 films than any other actor, has died at 89, his personal assistant, Gareth Owen, confirmed to USA TODAY.

Actor Roger Moore poses with a martini and a big cigar at the Dorchester Hotel in London, on August 1, 1972, after the announcement was made that he will play the British secret agent James Bond ...

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