Timothy Dalton Biography

Fast Facts

• He studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
• His father served in Special Operations during World War II, which almost inspired him to enter the military
• Has a son with Oksana Grigorieva named Alexander Dalton
• After watching a production of "Macbeth" at 16, he decided to become an actor
• Originally intended to enlist in the military, hoping to become an Air Cadet
• In his youth, he worked with the National Youth Theatre and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre
• He was first approached to play the role of James Bond in 1968 but would not appear as the iconic character until 1987
• He is known for playing dark, brooding characters and for his deep, authoritative and smooth voice
• He narrated the audio version of author Benjamin Black's "The Silver Swan․"
• As a supporter of the Manchester City Football Club, he has often attended games at the City of Manchester Stadium