Description
Description
Oddjob is a fictional villain in the James Bond franchise and one of the most popular Bond characters of all time. He appeared in the 1964 film, Goldfinger and is a henchman of Auric Goldfinger and carries out the physical and often brutal tasks required of him by his boss. He rarely speaks but is known for his brute strength. Oddjob appears in butler-like clothing: a black suit, tie and bowler hat. His bowler hat doubles as a weapon–it is razor edged and can slice through anything. Oddjob is played by Japanese American actor Harold Sakata.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Oddjob is portrayed by Harold Sakata with a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).
Description
Description
Oddjob is a fictional villain in the James Bond franchise and one of the most popular Bond characters of all time. He appeared in the 1964 film, Goldfinger and is a henchman of Auric Goldfinger and carries out the physical and often brutal tasks required of him by his boss. He rarely speaks but is known for his brute strength. Oddjob appears in butler-like clothing: a black suit, tie and bowler hat. His bowler hat doubles as a weapon–it is razor edged and can slice through anything. Oddjob is played by Japanese American actor Harold Sakata.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Oddjob is portrayed by Harold Sakata with a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).
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3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
How tall is Oddjob?
Oddjob is 5 foot 10 inches (1.78 m) tall as portrayed by Harold Sakata.
James Bond
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James Bond
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When was the first James Bond novel written?
The first James Bond novel that was written was Casino Royale. Casino Royale was published in 1953 by the British author, Ian Fleming. This became the first book out of 12 James Bond novels. The novel focuses on the agent James Bond gambling at the casino, Royale-les-Eaux, to bankrupt Le Chiffre, a French treasurer.
What gun does James Bond use?
The gun that James Bond uses is the Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kriminal), a German pistol. The Walther PPK had its literary debut in Ian Fleming’s, Dr. No, the sixth James Bond novel. The Walther PPK was specifically designed for undercover detectives, making it ideal for James Bond.
What does M stand for in James Bond?
The M in James Bond stands for the character who is the head of the Secret Intelligence Service, also known as the MI6. The Vice Admiral’s full name is Sir Miles Messervy and he is referred by his initials. M’s first appearance was in the novel Casino Royale.
When was the first James Bond novel written?
The first James Bond novel that was written was Casino Royale. Casino Royale was published in 1953 by the British author, Ian Fleming. This became the first book out of 12 James Bond novels. The novel focuses on the agent James Bond gambling at the casino, Royale-les-Eaux, to bankrupt Le Chiffre, a French treasurer.
What gun does James Bond use?
The gun that James Bond uses is the Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kriminal), a German pistol. The Walther PPK had its literary debut in Ian Fleming’s, Dr. No, the sixth James Bond novel. The Walther PPK was specifically designed for undercover detectives, making it ideal for James Bond.
What does M stand for in James Bond?
The M in James Bond stands for the character who is the head of the Secret Intelligence Service, also known as the MI6. The Vice Admiral’s full name is Sir Miles Messervy and he is referred by his initials. M’s first appearance was in the novel Casino Royale.
Villains
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Villains
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What are the qualities of a villain?
A villain adds contrast to a story and often battles the hero. The general qualities that a villain has are that they believe they’re the good guy, have likable qualities, and are an opponent that make the hero look good. Villains are typically clever, accomplished, respected by society, and have many of the same characteristics of the hero but are misdirected. They are also merciless, persuasive, proud, deceitful, vengeful, and are jealous of the hero.
What qualities make a great antagonist?
Qualities of a great antagonist are that they are driven by a goal, have relatable character flaws, are loyal to a cause, family, or ally, and adapt easily to obstacles. They also often have a secret information they are withholding from everyone, superior intelligence or strength, and create feelings of distrust. Antagonists are characters that stand in opposition to the protagonist of the story and share some of the same traits as the protagonist.
Are all villains evil?
Some villains are not entirely evil, but have good intentions. Some of these villains are Venom, Loki, and Magneto. They often save civilians, protect their families, or are victims. Villains also believe they are doing the best for society, as they are not truly evil and want to accomplish something that seems right to them. If a villain is evil or not depends on the perspective of the observer.
What are the qualities of a villain?
A villain adds contrast to a story and often battles the hero. The general qualities that a villain has are that they believe they’re the good guy, have likable qualities, and are an opponent that make the hero look good. Villains are typically clever, accomplished, respected by society, and have many of the same characteristics of the hero but are misdirected. They are also merciless, persuasive, proud, deceitful, vengeful, and are jealous of the hero.
What qualities make a great antagonist?
Qualities of a great antagonist are that they are driven by a goal, have relatable character flaws, are loyal to a cause, family, or ally, and adapt easily to obstacles. They also often have a secret information they are withholding from everyone, superior intelligence or strength, and create feelings of distrust. Antagonists are characters that stand in opposition to the protagonist of the story and share some of the same traits as the protagonist.
Are all villains evil?
Some villains are not entirely evil, but have good intentions. Some of these villains are Venom, Loki, and Magneto. They often save civilians, protect their families, or are victims. Villains also believe they are doing the best for society, as they are not truly evil and want to accomplish something that seems right to them. If a villain is evil or not depends on the perspective of the observer.
Criminals
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Criminals
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What is the difference between a mobster and a gangster?
The difference between a mobster and a gangster is that a gangster is a member of a gang while a mobster is a member of a mob. Both gangs and mobs are forms of organized crime. The term gangster is applied to anyone involved in criminal activity while mobster is the term that stems from the word mob originating from the Italian mafia.
Why do people become criminals?
People become criminals for numerous and complex reasons. Some people become criminals due to poverty and low-income levels, or parental neglect as a child. Others have a higher chance of becoming criminals due to the hard life situations they were born into, alcohol abuse, or drug abuse.
What is a serial killer?
According to the FBI, a serial killer is an individual who commits at least 3 murders throughout the length of more than a month and typically has an emotional cooling-off period in between committing more murders. There are various types of serial killers and serial killers are more often male than female.
What is the difference between a mobster and a gangster?
The difference between a mobster and a gangster is that a gangster is a member of a gang while a mobster is a member of a mob. Both gangs and mobs are forms of organized crime. The term gangster is applied to anyone involved in criminal activity while mobster is the term that stems from the word mob originating from the Italian mafia.
Why do people become criminals?
People become criminals for numerous and complex reasons. Some people become criminals due to poverty and low-income levels, or parental neglect as a child. Others have a higher chance of becoming criminals due to the hard life situations they were born into, alcohol abuse, or drug abuse.
What is a serial killer?
According to the FBI, a serial killer is an individual who commits at least 3 murders throughout the length of more than a month and typically has an emotional cooling-off period in between committing more murders. There are various types of serial killers and serial killers are more often male than female.
Action
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Action
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What makes a movie an action movie?
Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre.
What are the typical conventions of action movies?
The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty.
What is an action thriller?
An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax.
What makes a movie an action movie?
Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre.
What are the typical conventions of action movies?
The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty.
What is an action thriller?
An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax.
Adventure
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Adventure
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What is the adventure genre?
The adventure genre typically features the protagonist going into a journey either personally or geographically. Often protagonists have a mission and are forced to face many obstacles along the way. The adventure genre is generally paired with the action genre since the protagonist’s journeys involve a lot of action. The adventure genre can be combined with almost any other genre like romance or drama.
What are common characteristics of an adventure story?
Common characteristics of an adventure story include fast-paced plot lines, brave protagonists in dangerous situations, and a specific period of time to accomplish a goal or mission. Sometimes adventure stories have dark moods because of what the protagonist has to face and evil enemies that readers or viewers want the protagonist to beat. Adventure stories are also often set in unusual locations.
What is a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story?
A choose your own adventure story is a series of children’s gamebooks in which each story is written from a second-person point of view. The reader takes on the role of the protagonist and makes choices that determine actions of the main character as well as the outcome of the story. The concept was created by Edward Packard. The Choose Your Own Adventure stories were created for 7 to 14-year old children.
What is the adventure genre?
The adventure genre typically features the protagonist going into a journey either personally or geographically. Often protagonists have a mission and are forced to face many obstacles along the way. The adventure genre is generally paired with the action genre since the protagonist’s journeys involve a lot of action. The adventure genre can be combined with almost any other genre like romance or drama.
What are common characteristics of an adventure story?
Common characteristics of an adventure story include fast-paced plot lines, brave protagonists in dangerous situations, and a specific period of time to accomplish a goal or mission. Sometimes adventure stories have dark moods because of what the protagonist has to face and evil enemies that readers or viewers want the protagonist to beat. Adventure stories are also often set in unusual locations.
What is a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story?
A choose your own adventure story is a series of children’s gamebooks in which each story is written from a second-person point of view. The reader takes on the role of the protagonist and makes choices that determine actions of the main character as well as the outcome of the story. The concept was created by Edward Packard. The Choose Your Own Adventure stories were created for 7 to 14-year old children.
Crime
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Crime
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Why are people interested in crime stories?
People are interested in crime stories as they are naturally fascinated by evil, interested in the news cycle, and looking at crime stories makes people feel prepared. Also, people are interested in crime stories because people are glad that they are not the victim, receive an adrenaline rush, and are always to solve the mystery of the story. Another reason people are interested in crime stories is because the storytelling is good and interesting.
What is a TV crime drama?
A TV crime drama is a type of drama show that has a focus or depicts characters whose main occupation is to investigate, punish, or commit crimes like homicide, assault, or robbery. Examples of tv crime dramas are Dragnet, Hill Street Blues, Homicide: Life on the Street, NYPD Blue, Law & Order, The Sopranos, and CSI. One of the pleasures of TV crime dramas is seeing the crime get solved and the offender receive punishment.
What is true crime?
True Crime is a genre in that explores an actual crime and the actions that occurred. The true crime genre is often depicted in books, films, podcasts, and television shows. True crime works are able to create an impact on the crimes that they cover as well as the audience who views this type of genre. The genre is often criticized for being insensitive and is sometimes referred to as trash culture.
Why are people interested in crime stories?
People are interested in crime stories as they are naturally fascinated by evil, interested in the news cycle, and looking at crime stories makes people feel prepared. Also, people are interested in crime stories because people are glad that they are not the victim, receive an adrenaline rush, and are always to solve the mystery of the story. Another reason people are interested in crime stories is because the storytelling is good and interesting.
What is a TV crime drama?
A TV crime drama is a type of drama show that has a focus or depicts characters whose main occupation is to investigate, punish, or commit crimes like homicide, assault, or robbery. Examples of tv crime dramas are Dragnet, Hill Street Blues, Homicide: Life on the Street, NYPD Blue, Law & Order, The Sopranos, and CSI. One of the pleasures of TV crime dramas is seeing the crime get solved and the offender receive punishment.
What is true crime?
True Crime is a genre in that explores an actual crime and the actions that occurred. The true crime genre is often depicted in books, films, podcasts, and television shows. True crime works are able to create an impact on the crimes that they cover as well as the audience who views this type of genre. The genre is often criticized for being insensitive and is sometimes referred to as trash culture.
Movies | Film
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Movies | Film
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When were the first movies created?
The first movies were created in the late 1800s with the introduction of motion pictures. The first movies only lasted a couple of seconds. The first movies were created from single shots that later transformed into successive scenes that began around the 20th century. The early movie techniques helped develop films into what they are today.
What is the difference between a film and a movie?
The difference between a film and a movie is that a film is a term used by individuals that work within the motion picture industry while the term movie is usually used by the general public. Both terms refer to the series of images that give the illusion of motion.
What does a green screen do?
A green screen is the backdrop that a subject is filmed on to later be superimposed with other background footage in a process that is known as chrome keying. Green screens are often used in motion pictures, tv newscasts, video games, as well as music video production.
When were the first movies created?
The first movies were created in the late 1800s with the introduction of motion pictures. The first movies only lasted a couple of seconds. The first movies were created from single shots that later transformed into successive scenes that began around the 20th century. The early movie techniques helped develop films into what they are today.
What is the difference between a film and a movie?
The difference between a film and a movie is that a film is a term used by individuals that work within the motion picture industry while the term movie is usually used by the general public. Both terms refer to the series of images that give the illusion of motion.
What does a green screen do?
A green screen is the backdrop that a subject is filmed on to later be superimposed with other background footage in a process that is known as chrome keying. Green screens are often used in motion pictures, tv newscasts, video games, as well as music video production.
Books | Literature
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Books | Literature
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Why do people enjoy reading?
People enjoy reading for several reasons which include gaining knowledge and discovering new information, enjoyment, and the value of suspense and good stories. People also typically enjoy reading for enrichment and expanding their view of the world and to be mentally challenged by a book.
Does reading make you smarter?
Reading does make you smarter because the more you read the more things you will learn through exposure to different vocabulary. Reading can also boost brainpower and can make you more empathetic. The basic motion of flipping the pages as you are reading a book helps you understand what you are reading.
How much should a child read per day?
It is recommended that a child reads at least 15 minutes per day. If a child reads daily these minutes will add up to at least an hour of reading per week. 15 minutes of reading per day helps create momentum and encourages children to read more and enjoy the process of exploring a new book.
Why do people enjoy reading?
People enjoy reading for several reasons which include gaining knowledge and discovering new information, enjoyment, and the value of suspense and good stories. People also typically enjoy reading for enrichment and expanding their view of the world and to be mentally challenged by a book.
Does reading make you smarter?
Reading does make you smarter because the more you read the more things you will learn through exposure to different vocabulary. Reading can also boost brainpower and can make you more empathetic. The basic motion of flipping the pages as you are reading a book helps you understand what you are reading.
How much should a child read per day?
It is recommended that a child reads at least 15 minutes per day. If a child reads daily these minutes will add up to at least an hour of reading per week. 15 minutes of reading per day helps create momentum and encourages children to read more and enjoy the process of exploring a new book.
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