ACTOR Bryan Marshall who played Commander Talbot in James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me has died.
FILM LENGED: Bryan Marshall was in Bond classic The Spy Who Loved Me (Pic: PA)
The actor was 81-years-old.
Marshall’s death has been confirmed to Daily Star Online by ECA agent Esta Charkham.
Taking to Twitter June 25, Charkham: “So sad that my dear old chum Bryan Marshall has gone on ahead.
“A wonderful actor – he was so good you never noticed how good he was.
“He was a valued chum. His credits are a catalogue of classic British and Australian TV.”
She added: “Fare Forward Dearest Bryan.”
During his role in The Spy Who Loved Me, Marshall plays the role of Commander Talbot who captains the HMS Ranger.
RIP: Bryan Marshall was 81-years-old when he died (Pic: GETTY)
At the begging of the 1977 film he is captured before later being freed by Bond [Roger Moore].
Marshall started his acting career in the 60s when he appeared in iconic Michael Caine film Alfie.
He later starred in The Long Good Friday and Mosquito Squadron.
TRIBUTE: Esta Charkham posted this tribute online (Pic: INSTAGRAM)
FLASHBACK: Marshall appeared in 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (Pic: EON PRODUCTIONS)
In 1989 Marshall moved into TV and hosted Australia’s Most Wanted.
The show was a Down Under version of US series America’s Most Wanted.
He also appeared in a string of TV shows including Aussie soap Neighbours and Home and Away.
