Who was the first non English man to play James Bond?

Answer 1

There are four out of seven actors that have played James Bond that are not English or British. Sean Connery, to first play the role, was Scottish. George Lanzeby is Australian and after Connery. Roger Moore was next, but is English. Timothy Dalton proceeded Moore but was British also. Pierce Brosnan although sounds English, is actually Irish. Barry Nelson was the only American to play the part. Last but not least David Niven played James Bond, but is British.

Answer 2

American Barry Nelson in a TV play of Casino Royale