Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here.

Indeed he has. Barry Nelson was the first onscreen Bond in the TV version of CASINO ROYALE. I’ve never had a chance to see his performance in the role, something I hope someone rectifies via DVD in the near future.

But Nelson was definitely a familiar face, one of those hard-working character actors whose career started in the ‘40s and spanned nearly 50 years.

I’m sorry we haven’t posted on this earlier, but here’s the gentle reminder I was sent earlier today.

Click here for Yahoo’s obit

We've lost Barry Nelson. Nelson was never a prolific actor, not one to garner an amazing amount of attention, however, he was an all around actor and he had a few memorable roles, some of my favorites on TV, The Waxwork on Alfred Hitchcock Presents and he was the first actor to play James Bond. The role I remember him most for was opposite Jack Nicholson in The Shining. Even in his minor role, he is still part of what I remember about that movie.

Stuart Ullman: "How do you think your wife and child will take to it?"

Jack Torrence: "They'll Love It."

Hopefully his passing will not be swept under, characterized by just another TV actor. Here is to a fine actor who never got his just due. Thanks for some memorable roles, Barry. you will be missed.

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