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Sean Connery
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Connery attending the 2008 Edinburgh International Film Festival
Born
Thomas Sean Connery

(1930-08-25)25 August 1930
Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
Died October 2020(2020-10-00) (aged 90)
The Bahamas
Occupation Actor
Years active 1954–2003, 2012
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Spouse(s)
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    (m. 1962; div. 1973)​
  • Micheline Roquebrune
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    (m. 1975)​
Children Jason Connery
Family Neil Connery (brother)
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Connery starring in Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (1964)

Sir Thomas Sean Connery (born August 25, 1930 – died October 31, 2020) was a famous Scottish actor. He was known for his charm and good looks. These qualities helped make him a global star. He is best remembered for playing James Bond in seven movies.

Sean Connery appeared in 94 movies during his career. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. This was for his role as Jimmy Malone in the movie The Untouchables (1987).

Connery passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 90.

Early Life of Sean Connery

Connery was born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland. His birth name was Thomas Connery. He later chose Sean as his stage name, which is how most people know him. His mother, Euphemia "Effie" McBain McLean, worked as a cleaning woman.

In 1946, when he was 16, Connery joined the Royal Navy. He trained in Portsmouth and worked with an anti-aircraft crew. He left the navy three years later due to health reasons.

Sean Connery's Acting Career

Before becoming famous, Connery worked in smaller theater and television shows. He became very well known as the first actor to play James Bond. Connery was the tallest actor to play James Bond.

He starred in many other popular movies. These include Marnie (1964) and Murder on the Orient Express (1974). Other big roles were in The Man Who Would Be King (1975) and Highlander (1986). He also appeared in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) and The Hunt for Red October (1990). Later films included Dragonheart (1996) and The Rock (1996). Connery stopped acting in 2006.

During his career, he won many awards. He received one Academy Award. He also won two BAFTA Awards. One of these was a special lifetime achievement award. He also won three Golden Globes. In 1999, he received a lifetime achievement award in the US. This was a Kennedy Center Honor. Connery was made a knight in 2000.

Sean Connery's Personal Life

Connery was married to Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973. They had a son named Jason Connery, who also became an actor. Sean Connery married Micheline Roquebrune in 1975.

Sean Connery's Final Years

Sean Connery passed away peacefully in his sleep. He died at his home in Nassau, The Bahamas. He was 90 years old when he died on October 31, 2020.

Famous Quotes by Sean Connery

  • "There is nothing like a challenge to bring out the best in man."
  • "Some age, others mature."
  • "When you hear someone from the very north of Scotland speaking, I think it's nice, very musical and harmonious."
  • "There's always a new challenge to keep you motivated."
  • "Never take what the enemy offers you.”

Interesting Facts About Sean Connery

  • His first job was delivering milk in Edinburgh. He even delivered milk to Fettes School. This is the same school that James Bond attended in the books!
  • He also worked as a bricklayer and polished coffins before becoming an actor.
  • When he was younger, he was a bodybuilder. He even placed third in the Mr. Universe contest in 1953.
  • He was also a talented football player. He was offered a contract to play for Manchester United. But he turned it down. He believed a sports career is short, but an actor's career can be very long.
  • Sean attended Scottish dancing classes for 11 years.
  • From Russia with Love (1963) was his favorite Bond movie.
  • Connery was offered the role of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings movies. But he turned it down because he didn't understand the script. He also said no to playing the Architect in The Matrix trilogy for similar reasons.
  • Sean was once stopped for speeding. The police officer's name turned out to be James Bond!

Movies Starring Sean Connery

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