But hey, that's just my opinion and the work of actors of course can be subjective.
As in this case, where I used to work with a chap who could see no further than Roger Moore when it came to clipping on the revolver and pursuing spies and ne'er-do-wells.
However, I have yet to come across anyone who puts their hand up for Aussie actor George Lazenby who made a one-off appearance as Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service in 1969.
Maybe a couple of old blokes in some bar out the back of Birdsville might give old George the nod.
He was the second James Bond and while he had a suave look to him, failed to hit the spot.
One film and then it was back to whatever else he did.
So Roger Moore stepped into Sean's old shoes and brought with him a slightly lighter, occasionally intentionally comical, touch to the role.
To me he was a bit forced ... he kind of hammed it up.
Whereas Timothy Dalton then arrived and brought menace back to the role, but he kind of didn't look right to me.
Enter Irishman Pierce Brosnan ... the third non-England born chap to play Bond and he spent a decade wearing the mantle before the current lad Daniel Craig stepped in.
However, there was another James Bond but he was asked not to take it seriously which was not surprising given the version of Casino Royale which David Niven starred in as JB was a satire.
So we'll leave it at six then, led by the terrific Mr Connery who (in that era) was able to light up and also have a few drinks while 'on duty').
Although he was happy to hang up his MI6 badge.
Because being widely acknowledged as the top dog in terms of playing an iconic fictional character does have its drawbacks.
It introduces a factor called "typecast" and I think both Daniel Radcliffe (forever Harry Potter no matter what) and Elijah Wood (forever Frodo Baggins no matter what) would likely concur with that.
Connery once famously remarked "I have always hated that damn James Bond ... I'd like to kill him".
Yep, you hear the name and you also hear those famous drawled words - "Bond ... James Bond."
However, the current incarnation, Daniel Craig, has created a strong following effectively brought about by delivering the role to a new generation who if asked who Sean Connery is would likely reply with a blank and mute stare.
And he's done okay.
Tough storylines, tough characters and some fine line-ups, and TV3 has been sharing the spy works of Daniel Craig's Bond over the past Thursday evenings.
I would suspect they have been drawing reasonable viewing audiences given that Thursday is not generally a traditional movie night and things like MasterChef Australia and Modern Family on rival channels at the same time can kind of get a little predictable and samey.
However, I can name one person who won't be watching and his first name starts with an S.
● Skyfall, TV3 at 7.30pm Thursday: There have been 24 James Bond films made (not counting the Casino Royale spoof) and this is number 23 and Daniel Craig's third.
It's all on as a former MI6 agents sets out to eliminate the boss of MI6 played by Judi Dench whose name is simply M ... so no point trying to track her through the phone book then.
All action, lots of noise and plenty of fine tailoring.
Oh, and this was the Bond genre's most successful film to be made so far.
ON THE BOX
● Tonight at the London Palladium, TV1 at 8.05pm: Now I did not happen upon this outing of variety from the heart of London town last Saturday evening as there was a semifinal footy match on, although the crowd which turned up at the Christchurch ground was more the number you'd expect for the local club rugby final.
So I did not get to hear host (and Chase man) Bradley Walsh sing.
But, I was assured, he could indeed hold a note or two. I have, however, seen previous episodes of this entertainment series and it is right up there for sharp talent, sharp lines and colourful backdrops.
True variety, and delivered so very well.
● Maigret: Night at the Crossroads: TV1 at 8.30pm Sunday: As Sean Connery is James Bond then Rowan Atkinson is Mr Bean.
That is the way it is but Atkinson shifted focus with a remarkable intensity to deliver this role as the iconic French detective of the 50s.
The reviews were very good and underlined that he is one of few actors who can excel at both drama and comedy. I shall take a look but like so very many I shall slip into a mindset of awaiting a silly expression of bewilderment.
Some things you just can't get past.
● 60 Minutes, TV3 at 9.45pm Sunday: The "guest" at the heart of this slice of current affairs is a very real target ... for more than just questions.
He has been very critical of a chap called Vladimir Putin and (golly) has since been poisoned twice ... so far.
To my mind, going on a television show to talk about such things is about as brave as it gets.
Or could that be as reckless as it gets.
