Wiseman, who played villain in 1962 ‘Dr. No,‘ dies

NEW YORK — Joseph Wiseman, an actor who played the sinister scientist and title character Dr. No in the first James Bond feature film, has died. He was 91.
Wiseman, who had been in declining health, died Monday at his home in Manhattan, his daughter, Martha Graham Wiseman, told The New York Times.

A screen and stage actor, Wiseman’s film credits include “Detective Story” (1951) and “The Unforgiven” (1960). He also had guest roles on “Law & Order,“ ‘'The Streets of San Francisco” and other television shows.

He is likely best known, however, for his villainous role in “Dr. No,“ the first in a long string of James Bond movies. The 1962 film introduced Sean Connery as James Bond and also starred Ursula Andress.