Stephen Boyd Biography

Fast Facts

• While working as a doorman, he was "discovered" in 1955 by actor Michael Redgrave
• Started in showbusiness as a performer in a radio play in Belfast
• Quote: "My whole life has been in entertainment․ I like to look at people and see them smile - when the face smiles the soul comes through․"
• Is widely recognized for his trademark dimple in his chin
• Is often cast in historical epics involving action sequences
• Was the original actor set to portray Marc Antony in "Cleopatra," but left the project after many delays in production
• Was the original choice of producers to portray James Bond in "Dr․ No․"