- In the FALLEN ANGEL episode of Charlie's Angels, Dalton's character, Damien Roth, is referred to as being like James Bond, which was 8 years before Dalton's first Bond outing.
- He was first offered the role of James Bond in the late seventies when Roger Moore was proving 'difficult' for the producers. Dalton turned down the role, as he felt too young at the time.
- Originally considered for the role of James Bond in the early 1970s, after Sean Connery left the role following DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971). He was rejected as too young for the part.
- THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987) was his first appearance as James Bond.
- Ethnicity: British, Italian, and Irish
- Is very private, and few other details are known about his personal life.
- Eye color: green
- Loves fishing, especially in the Pacific.
- In mid 1986, Dalton and Sylvester McCoy were performing together with Vanessa Redgrave in a season of Shakespeare at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Dalton and McCoy sypathised with each other about the difficulty in finding good long-term acting jobs. A year later, McCoy was Dr Who and Dalton was James Bond.
- Was paid $5,000,000 for SCARLETT (1994) (mini)
- Was paid $5,000,000 for LICENCE TO KILL (1989)
- Was paid $3,000,000 for THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987)
Quotes- On playing a character: "You can't relate to a superhero, to a superman, but you can identify with a real man who in times of crisis draws forth some extraordinary quality from within himself and triumphs but only after a struggle. Real courage is knowing what faces you and knowing how to face it."
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