Baron Samedi is a character from the James Bond novel and film Live and Let Die. In Ian Fleming's 1954 novel, Baron Samedi is a voodoo figure with whom Mr. Big has chosen to identify himself with to inspire fear among his followers. In the 1973 film adaptation, he was a separate character and henchman to Dr. Kananga and a major antagonist. Samedi was portrayed in the screen by the late actor, dancer, choreographer and singer Geoffrey Holder.