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Timothy Dalton

Actor

Timothy Dalton

  • Born: 21 March 1946, Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
  • Estimated net worth: $10 million

Timothy Dalton is a Welsh actor known for his commanding presence and distinctive voice. He gained fame for his roles as James Bond in 'The Living Daylights' and 'Licence to Kill'. Dalton's career spans several decades, marked by a dedication to theatrical…

About Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton is a Welsh actor known for his commanding presence and distinctive voice. He gained fame for his roles as James Bond in 'The Living Daylights' and 'Licence to Kill'. Dalton's career spans several decades, marked by a dedication to theatrical performance and a reputation for bringing depth to complex characters.

Born
21 March 1946, Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Spouses
Oksana Grigorieva (2016-2018)
Children
2 (Charlotte Dalton, Oliver Dalton)
Parents
Peter Dalton, Mary Dalton
Estimated net worth
$10 million

Fun facts about Timothy Dalton

  • Dalton was the first actor to portray James Bond after the franchise's long hiatus in the late 1980s.
  • He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) before starting his acting career.

Famous Timothy Dalton quotes

“The name's Dalton, Timothy Dalton.”
The Living Daylights, 1987
“You can't kill me. I won't let you.”
Licence to Kill, 1989
“We are all actors here. We are all playing a part.”
The Lion in Winter, 2003

Timothy Dalton filmography

Cast (89)

YearTitleCharacterRating
20221923 TVDonald Whitfield8.3
2022Whoopi Goldberg: The Winning Act MovieSelf (archive footage)8.5
2019Toy Story 4 MovieMr. Pricklepants (voice)7.5
2019Doom Patrol TVDr. Niles Caulder / The Chief7.5
2017Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure TVDemanitus (voice)7.5
2016The Crown TVPeter Townsend8.2
2014Toy Story That Time Forgot MovieMr. Pricklepants (voice)7.1
2014Penny Dreadful TVMalcolm Murray7.8
2013Toy Story of Terror! MovieMr. Pricklepants (Voice)7.3
2012Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars MovieSelf6.2
Show 79 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2012Everything or Nothing MovieSelf7.3
2012Partysaurus Rex MovieMr. Pricklepants (voice)7.2
2012Secret of the Wings MovieLord Milori (voice)7.3
2011Small Fry MovieMr. Pricklepants (voice)6.8
2011Hawaiian Vacation MovieMr. Pricklepants (voice)7.0
2010The Tourist MovieChief Inspector Jones6.2
2010Toy Story 3 MovieMr. Pricklepants (voice)7.8
2010Doctor Who: The End of Time MovieLord President/Narrator8.5
2008Unknown Sender TVMiles
2007Chuck TVAlexei Volkoff7.7
2007Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz MovieSelf
2007Hot Fuzz MovieSimon Skinner7.6
2006Timothy Dalton: On Acting MovieUnknown character6.0
2005Hercules TVAmphitryon5.2
2004Agatha Christie's Marple TVClive Trevelyan7.8
2004Dunkirk TVNarrator6.4
2003Looney Tunes: Back in Action MovieDamien Drake6.4
2001American Outlaws MovieAllan Pinkerton5.9
2000Tribute to Desmond Llewelyn MovieJames Bond (archive footage) (uncredited)7.5
2000Possessed MovieFr. Willam Bowden5.4
2000Inside 'Licence to Kill' MovieSelf7.4
2000Inside The Living Daylights MovieSelf8.0
2000Time Share MovieMatt Farragher5.8
1999Passion's Way MovieCharles Darrow5.0
1999Made Men MovieSheriff Dex Drier5.3
1999Cleopatra TVJulius Caesar6.6
1997The Informant MovieDCI Rennie6.6
1997The Beautician and the Beast MovieBoris Pochenko6.7
1996Salt Water Moose MovieLester Parnell5.7
1995In Search of James Bond with Jonathan Ross MovieSelf / James Bond4.7
1994Scarlett TVRhett Butler6.6
1994Lie Down with Lions MovieJack Carver4.1
1993Naked in New York MovieElliot Price4.8
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1992Framed TVEddie Myers / Phillip von Joel6.9
199230 Years of James Bond MovieSelf6.5
1991The Rocketeer MovieNeville Sinclair6.5
1991Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air MovieSelf6.5
1990The King's Whore MovieKing Vittorio Amadeo4.8
1989Licence to Kill MovieJames Bond6.4
1989Tales from the Crypt TVLokai8.0
1989Brenda Starr MovieBasil St. John4.8
1988Hawks MovieBancroft5.8
1987Na siehste! TVSelf10.0
1987The Living Daylights MovieJames Bond6.6
1987Happy Anniversary 007: 25 Years of James Bond MovieSelf6.7
1986Sins TVEdmund Junot7.4
1985The Emperor's New Clothes MovieNarrator (voice)4.8
1985The Doctor and the Devils MovieDoctor Thomas Rock6.3
1985Florence Nightingale MovieRichard Milnes6.1
1984Mistral's Daughter TVPerry Kilkullen6.0
1984The Master of Ballantrae MovieCol Francis Burke6.2
1983Jane Eyre TVEdward Fairfax Rochester7.1
1983Antony and Cleopatra MovieAntony6.5
1982Nature TVHost7.9
1982Faerie Tale Theatre TVNarrator (voice)8.1
1981Chanel Solitaire MovieBoy Capel5.0
1980Flash Gordon MoviePrince Barin6.3
1979The Flame Is Love MovieMarquis de Guaita9.0
1979Agatha MovieArchie Christie6.1
1978Centennial TVOliver Seccombe7.7
1978Sextette MovieSir Michael Barrington4.0
1978An Audience with... TVSelf5.3
1976Charlie's Angels TVDamien Roth6.7
1976El hombre que supo amar MovieJuan de Dios6.3
1975Permission to Kill MovieCharles Lord5.8
1971Mary, Queen of Scots MovieHenry, Lord Darnley6.7
1971Film '72 TVSelf5.1
1971Great Performances TVSelf6.1
1970The Voyeur MovieMark7.0
1970Cromwell MoviePrince Rupert6.6
1970Wuthering Heights MovieHeathcliff6.4
1969Judge Dee TVUnknown character5.0
1969Judge Dee TVActor5.0
1968The Lion in Winter MoviePhilip II7.4
1967Sat'day While Sunday TVPeter
1965BBC Play of the Month TVClive Harrington5.2
1965BBC Play of the Month TVMarchbanks5.2
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame TVColonel Francis Burke8.8

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Questions about Timothy Dalton

What are Timothy Dalton's most successful films?

Timothy Dalton is best known for his roles in 'The Living Daylights' and 'Licence to Kill'. Both films were commercially successful and helped solidify his status as a prominent actor in the action genre.

Did Timothy Dalton win any awards?

Timothy Dalton has received several nominations throughout his career, including BAFTA nominations. However, he has not won an Academy Award.

What was Timothy Dalton's first film?

Dalton's first film was 'The Lion in Winter' in 1968, where he played the role of Philip II of France, marking the beginning of his film career.

How many children does Timothy Dalton have?

Timothy Dalton has two children, Charlotte Dalton and Oliver Dalton, from his previous relationships.

What is Timothy Dalton's estimated net worth?

Timothy Dalton's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.

What notable television series has Timothy Dalton appeared in?

Timothy Dalton starred in the acclaimed television series 'Penny Dreadful', where he played the character Sir Malcolm Murray, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

What is Timothy Dalton known for besides James Bond?

Besides his role as James Bond, Timothy Dalton is known for his performances in Shakespearean plays and films, as well as his work in television, including 'The A.B.C. Murders'.

How did Timothy Dalton's portrayal of James Bond differ from others?

Timothy Dalton's portrayal of James Bond emphasized a more serious and darker interpretation of the character, focusing on emotional depth and realism, contrasting with the more humorous styles of his predecessors.