Felix Leiter three), where the character became a British agent, Clarence Leiter, played by Michael Pate. In the Eon Productions series of films, Leiter has been portrayed by Jack Lord, Cec Linder, Rik Van Nutter, Norman Burton, David Hedison, John Terry and Jeffrey Wright; in the independent production "Never Say Never Again", the part was played by Bernie Casey. Leiter has also appeared in the video game "007 Legends". Felix Leiter, James Bond's CIA ally and friend, played a part in six of the Fleming novels; he is introduced in "Casino Royale" as being thin, tall, about thirty-five years old and a
Felix Leiter best Leiter next to Rik Van Nutter." Hedison returned to play Leiter sixteen years later in "Licence to Kill" and after another actor had also been in the role. Hedison did not expect to return to the role, saying "I was sure that ... ["Live and Let Die"] would be my first – and last" and Glen was reluctant to cast the 61-year-old actor, since the role even had a scene parachuting. Hedison was the only actor to play Leiter twice until Jeffrey Wright appeared in both "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace". Leiter, now working with the DEA, is