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Bill Tanner | |
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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.