Auric Goldfinger is the titular main antagonist of the 1959 novel and the 1964 movie adaptation of the same name. He is the head of Auric Enterprises as well as a renowned gold smuggler, jeweler and metallurgist. While he may look fat and weak, he actually isn't that. Beside his great intelligence and immense wealth, he has proven to be a good marksman and also quite strong. He is one of the most iconic James Bond villains ever. He is portrayed by the late Gert Fröbe.