THE VILLIANS

Bond villains come in two flavors — masterminds and henchmen.

Gert Frobe’s Auric

Goldfinger

and SPECTRE Number

One Ernst Stavro Blofeld, played by several actors, are classic examples of 007 masterminds.

Other sinister villains included Christopher Walken’s Max Zorin, Christopher Lee’s Scaramanga, Sean Bean’s Alec Trevelyan, Joseph Wiseman’s Dr. No, and Mads Mikkelsen’s LeChiffre. When the baddies needed enforcers, few could hold a candle to Richard Kiel’s Jaws, Harold Sakata’s Oddjob, Grace Jones’ May Day, Lotte Lenya’s Rosa Klebb, Robert Shaw’s Red Grant, and Famke Janssen’s Xenia Onatopp.

Pierce Brosnan

Focused Charm

TIMOTHY DALTON Dark Intensity

The more intense Timothy Dalton took over the role in “The Living Daylights” (1987), and “Licence to Kill” (1989). The Bond franchise struggled in the 1980s with a return to a darker and more violent portrayal of the secret agent.

Pierce Brosnan assumed 007’s missions in “GoldenEye” (1995) and continued in “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), “The World is Not Enough” (1999), and “Die Another Day” (2002). During Brosnan’s turn at Bond, the character transitioned to a more modern world of technology.

DANIEL CRAIG Gritty and Haunted

Daniel Craig played a grittier, haunted Bond when the series re-launched the character with “Casino Royale” (2006). He reprised the role in “Quantum of Solace” (2008), “Skyfall” (2012), “Spectre” (2015), and “No Time to Die” (2021).

BY LINDSAY MORRIS

Did you know there is an underground system in downtown Tulsa? The tunnels under Tulsa are fascinating. Going on a tour is a great way to explore the tunnels and learn more about Tulsa’s history! Along with LIFE Senior Services Senior Director of Communications Kelly Kirchhoff and Graphic Designer Leah Weigle, I recently discovered what the Tulsa underground is all about!

Oil tycoon Waite Phillips started the tunnels in 1929, constructing an 80-foot tunnel between the Philtower and the Philcade buildings he owned. Phillips was frightened that he might be targeted by mobsters during the Great Depression, and he wanted a safer way to travel between his two buildings.

Today, Tulsa’s tunnels connect eight buildings, three parking garages, a hotel, several cafes, and some small businesses.