James Bond filmography by Connery, was selected as the third-greatest hero in cinema history by the American Film Institute. When Sean Connery had been cast in November 1961, David Niven had been Fleming's choice for the role as the actor reflected his image of the character. In 1965 producer Charles Feldman signed Niven to play Sir James Bond for "Casino Royale", a film not made by Eon Productions. Connery and Peter Sellers had both turned down the role. Niven was 56 when he played Bond and his characterisation was that of an elderly man who had won the Victoria Cross at the Siege
David Niven Jr. Buholz (1993–98), and married Beatrice Anne Reed, daughter of Annette de la Renta. Niven was a regular on the 1990 edition of "To Tell the Truth", which was hosted by Gordon Elliot. David Niven Jr. David Niven Jr. (born 15 December 1942), is a British film producer and film actor, with stints as an executive at Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures. He is the son of Oscar-winning actor David Niven and his wife Primula Rollo. His credits include "Rush Hour 3", "The Cool Surface", "Psycho Cop Returns", and "The Girl with the Hungry Eyes". In 1976, he produced "The Eagle