In Memoriam: Sir Ken Adam
March 10, 2016 |
| Ken Adam Photo: Getty Images |
007 Travelers is saddened to hear that James Bond production designer Sir Ken Adam ( 5 February 1921 – 10 March 2016) has passed away. He died at his home in London after a short time in hospital.
Sir Ken’s famous sets include the villain’s headquarters in the 1962 James Bond film
“Dr No” (1962) and the triangular Pentagon war room in “Dr Strangelove“.
He also designed the car in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Sir Ken Adam’s Bond production:
Production designer:
”Dr. No” (1962)
“Goldfinger” (1964)
“Thunderball” (1965)
“You Only Live Twice” (1967)
“Diamonds Are Forever” (1971)
“The Spy Who Loved Me” (1977)
“Moonraker” (1979)
“GoldenEye: Rogue Agent” (video game) (2004)
Art Director:
“GoldenEye: Rogue Agent” (video game) (2004)
Actor:
“Moonraker” (1979) (Man at St. Marks Square – uncredited)
Pirita and Mika, Finland´s first James Bond bloggers, visiting 007 filming and book locations.