Bill Tanner

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Bill Tanner
James Bond character
From top left clockwise Michael Goodliffe, James Villiers, Rory Kinnear, and Michael Kitchen as Bill Tanner
Created by	Ian Fleming
Portrayed by	Michael Goodliffe (1974) James Villiers (1981) Michael Kitchen (1995–1999) Rory Kinnear (2008–present)
In-universe information
Full name	William Tanner
Gender	Male
Occupation	Chief of Staff
Affiliation	MI6
Nationality	British
Classification	Ally

William Tanner is a fictional character in the James Bond film and novel series. Tanner is an employee of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) who acts as M's chief of staff.