Stephen Boyd

Birth Name:

William Millar

Birth Place:

Glengormley, County Antrim, Ireland

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Started in showbusiness as a performer in a radio play in Belfast
While working as a doorman, he was "discovered" in 1955 by actor Michael Redgrave
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 often cast in historical epics involving action sequences
Is widely recognized for his trademark dimple in his chin
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․"

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