Sean Connery

Sean Connery
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Sean Connery
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Sir Thomas Sean Connery
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Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
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31 October (90 y.o.)
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6'2 ft ()
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Biography of Sean Connery

Sean Connery was a British actor of Scottish descent. He became the first actor to bring James Bond to life in the iconic 007 film series. He earned an Oscar for his powerhouse supporting role in "The Untouchables." He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, earning the title of Sir. He died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90.
Pictured: Sean Connery
Pictured: Sean Connery

Childhood and Youth

Thomas Sean Connery was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1930. Sean's parents were working-class folks. His father was a truck driver, and his mother worked part-time as a cleaner. To help support his family, Sean dropped out of school at thirteen and started working as a milk delivery boy.
Sean Connery as a child
Sean Connery as a child
A few years later, Connery enlisted in the British Royal Navy. During his service, he got two tattoos: "Mum and Dad" and "Scotland Forever". A stomach ulcer cut his naval service short, sending him back home to Edinburgh.
Sean Connery served in the British Navy
Sean Connery served in the British Navy
Over the next few years, he bounced between different jobs. He was a laborer, a bodyguard, a bricklayer, and even a coffin polisher at one point. At one point, he was so broke he couldn't afford rent and had to sleep at work—literally in a coffin.
Sean Connery was fond of bodybuilding in his youth
Sean Connery was fond of bodybuilding in his youth
In 1953, Connery got into bodybuilding, and eventually this hobby started earning him extra cash modeling swimwear in ads. Sean's athletic peak came at the "Mr. Universe" contest, where he placed an impressive third. This success led to small movie roles and eventually landed him the lead in the stage production of "South Pacific."

Acting Career

Sean Connery made his Hollywood debut in 1955 with "Lilacs in the Spring". Four years after the release of the film, "Another Time, Another Place" hit the screens. His co-star on set was Lana Turner. Turner was romantically involved with both Connery and volatile gangster Johnny Stompanato, who showed up on the LA set and confronted Sean with a gun before cooler heads prevailed.
Sean Connery and Lana Turner in 'Another Time, Another Place'
Sean Connery and Lana Turner in 'Another Time, Another Place'
Disney tapped Connery for 1959's "Darby O'Gill and the Little People," with 20th Century Fox - who had the actor under a seven-year deal - giving their blessing for the Disney collaboration. The Scottish actor's next role was in the 1961 film "Anna Karenina", based on the novel of the same name by Leo Tolstoy.
Sean Connery in 'Anna Karenina'
Sean Connery in 'Anna Karenina'
Connery had the opportunity to work with the master of thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock. He starred in the detective film "Marnie" in 1964.
Sean Connery in 'Marnie'
Sean Connery in 'Marnie'
The Scottish actor hadn't broken through to stardom yet, but fortune favored him when his charming smile and impressive physique caught the eye of Bond producer Dana Wilson's wife. Then newspapers published photos of the contenders for the role of agent 007, and readers voted for Sean. Bond creator Ian Fleming initially opposed Connery's casting, dismissing him as a "rough countryman" at their first meeting. Sean's retort? "Well, Fleming is smarter than his scribbles."
JAMES BOND - Sean Connery Era
In 1962, the first James Bond film, "Dr. No", was released, bringing Connery overwhelming success. The actor later starred in seven films about the British intelligence agent, including "From Russia with Love", "Goldfinger", and "Diamonds are Forever".
DR. NO - Bond, James Bond
Connery hung up his 007 tuxedo for good in 1983, ready to explore new territory. In 1986, Sean took part in the filming of "Highlander", which laid the foundation for a series of science fiction action films about the universe created by Gregory Widen. In 1987, he played one of the leading roles in "The Untouchables", starring alongside Robert De Niro and Kevin Costner. For this work, Connery received an Oscar.
Sean Connery and Kevin Costner in 'The Untouchables'
Sean Connery and Kevin Costner in 'The Untouchables'
Two years later, Sean landed a role in the cult adventure film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" with Harrison Ford.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - An Army of Birds
In 1989, the 59-year-old Connery was named "The Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine.
Sean Connery on «People» cover in 1989
Sean Connery on «People» cover in 1989
In 1996, Connery shared the screen with Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris. The actors played the leading roles in Michael Bay's action film "The Rock".
Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage in 'The Rock'
Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage in 'The Rock'
In 1999, Sean starred in the thriller "Entrapment" opposite Hollywood bombshell Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Entrapment: Catherine Zeta-Jones - Sean Connery
In 2000, Sean Connery turned down the role of Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which went to Ian McKellen. His reason? He "never liked fantasy."

Sean Connery's Personal Life

In 1962, Sean Connery married Australian actress Diane Cilento, and they stayed together for 11 years. Their son Jason, who also became a successful actor, was born in 1963. Jason Connery made his mark with roles in series like "The Otherworld" and "Doctor Who."
Sean Connery with Diane Cilento and their son
Sean Connery with Diane Cilento and their son
In 1975, Sean married French painter Micheline Roquebrune. The couple stayed together for over 40 years, though they never had children.
Sean Connery and Micheline Roquebrune
Sean Connery and Micheline Roquebrune
In 2000, Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, earning the title of Sir.
Top 10 Sean Connery Performances
The actor championed Scotland's independence from Great Britain, vowing he'd only return to his homeland once it gained freedom.

Final Years and Death

In his final years, Connery rarely appeared in films due to health issues. In 1993, there were reports that he had throat cancer, and in 2009, he spoke about his heart failure. In the spring of 2013, media reported that Sean was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
In recent years, Sean Connery hardly appeared in films
In recent years, Sean Connery hardly appeared in films
He also frequently mentioned that he couldn't find any worthy scripts and wasn't interested in wasting his energy on low-quality cinema. His last full-length movie, "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", was released in 2003. After that, he took on a few voice-over projects for animated films and served as executive producer for the animated film "Sir Billi" in 2012. That same year, he was offered a small role as a forester in a new James Bond film, but turned it down.

In August 2020, the actor turned 90. Health problems kept him largely out of the public eye. According to his widow, he was barely conscious in his final days and struggled to express his thoughts and feelings. On October 31 that same year, it was announced that Sir Sean Connery had died peacefully in his sleep.

Following the actor's final wishes, he was cremated and his ashes were divided into two parts. One part was scattered over the Bahama Islands, where Sir Connery spent his final years with his family, and the other part was scattered over his native land, Scotland.
  • The first who became agent 007. Greatest actor of our time!
    2021-05-03 17:22:45
  • Indeed, this is the most charismatic James Bond! But in addition to agent 007, he has many equally striking works and I advise everyone to get acquainted with them :)
    2021-04-24 22:43:22
  • Didn`t know Connery had the title of Sir. I wonder what they get it for and how?
    2021-04-06 16:58:38
  • His name is well-known, that`s very familiar, but I can`t remember where I saw him ...
    2021-03-10 15:03:29
  • Sean Connery`s favorite role is in The Untouchables. I read new facts about him, very interesting!
    2021-03-02 20:07:27
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