The first actor to portray James Bond in the official EON Productions film series was Scottish actor Sean Connery. He originated the role in the 1962 film "Dr. No," which was the first James Bond movie released by EON Productions. Despite Ian Fleming initially being skeptical about Connery's casting due to his rougher persona, Connery's portrayal became iconic and greatly defined the character in popular culture. Although stuntman Bob Simmons appeared as Bond in the gun barrel sequence of "Dr. No," the first recognized actor playing Bond fully on screen was Sean Connery. Connery starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983, shaping the role's enduring legacy.