Craig paid $1m for 007 minutes

Daniel Craig poses during a Range Rover appearance that lasted just minutes at the New York auto show. The actor picked up $1 million for the gig. Picture: AP/Starpix Source: AP

JAMES Bond star Daniel Craig was paid $US1 million ($956,000) for an appearance that lasted just minutes.

Craig pulled a disappearing act after a quick appearance to promote Range Rover at the New York Auto Show, the New York Post reports.

"He didn't even give a speech!" one guest griped of Craig's drive-and-dash photo op.

"I couldn't even tell if he was actually here," fumed another.

Craig made a live appearance after appearing in a promotional video showing him driving the 2014 Range Rover from the UK to New York.

He got out and walked along a line of photographers and guests for a lightning-fast photo session.

The stone-faced actor then split without saying a word, putting a quiet cap on his $US1 million day.

A rep for Land Rover was diplomatic about Craig's disappearing act.

"We won't comment on our relationship with Mr. Craig beyond confirming that Land Rover supports the charity S.A.F.E., of which the actor is a patron, and will continue its charitable efforts with a vehicle donation later this year," the rep said.

Dunia Diggi