Stats. Christopher Lee had originally been put forward for the role of Dr. Le Chiffre played by Mads Mikkelsen. Starred in Casino Royale (2006) Profile. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark on 22nd November 1965. #9 Francisco Scaramanga. Top 10 James Bond Villains. Novel Villain Objective Outcome Fate James Bond, The Spy Who Loved Me: Sigmund … From Le Chiffre's encounter with Bond in the original Casino Royale novel in 1953 to Raoul Silva's scheme to exact revenge on M in the 2012 film, Skyfall, Bond's foes have been one of the most important reasons for the book and film series' continued popularity. Le Chiffre (French: "The Cypher" or "The Number") is a fictional character and main villain who first appears in the Ian Fleming 1953 James Bond novel Casino Royale. James Bond MM is an unofficial, educational, information resource and is no way linked to the official James Bond production companies. The 007 novels and films are notable for their memorably despicable villains and henchmen. Through an arrangement by the mysterious Mr White, Le Chiffre travels with him to Uganda to discuss a money making deal with Steven Obanno.Once the deal is arranged, Obanno and his men load a large sum of money into Le Chiffre's 4x4. Le Chiffre was played by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, who reprised the role in the 2008 first-person shooter Quantum of Solace, providing his voice and likeliness for the character. Reproduction whether in full or part, is strictly prohibited without prior written permission.