Back to peopleBarry NelsonKnown forActingBornApril 16, 1917DiedApril 7, 2007Place of birthSan Francisco, California, USABiographyLife and careerFrom Wikipedia Barry Nelson (April 16, 1917 – April 7, 2007) was an American actor, noted as the first actor to portray Ian Fleming's secret agent James Bond.Filmography3 filmsAll3Acting3The Shining1980as UllmanAirport1970as Anson HarrisShadow of the Thin Man1941as Paul Clarke