Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman
Role succession
Information
Born	May 15, 1918 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died	October 19, 2009 Manhattan, New York City, United States
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Actor - Dr. Julius No
Years active	1950–2001
First project	Dr. No (film)
Last project	Dr. No (film)

Joseph Wiseman (1918 – 2009) was a Canadian theater and film actor, best known for starring as the titular antagonist, Dr. Julius No, in the first James Bond film, Dr. No.

Bond Involvement

Wiseman was chosen for the role of Dr. Julius No in the 1962 film, Dr. No owing to his long history of playing other villains. Wiseman had underestimated the success of the franchise when he signed onto the film, later saying "I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. I had no idea it would achieve the success that it did. I know nothing about mysteries. I don’t take to them. As far as I was concerned, I thought it might be just another Grade-B Charlie Chan mystery."

In his later years, Wiseman would come to resent Dr. No as his most famous role, as he preferred to be remembered for his long career in the theatre.

Following his death, Wiseman's likeness as Dr. No would be used in the video game, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (2004), where he is voiced by American actor Carlos Alazraqui. He would also be used to advertise Heineken beer, for a 2012 commerical to promote Skyfall.

Trivia

• Although the character of Dr. Julius No is Chinese, Wiseman was caucasian, and wore prosthetics to make himself appear Chinese.

References

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