Sean Connery

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Credits: Far Out / Gramercy Pictures / United International Pictures
Full Name
Sir Thomas Sean Connery
Born
August 25th, 1930
Height
6ft 2in
Hometown
Edinburgh, Scotland
Net Worth
Estimated $350 million
Partner
Micheline Roquebrune
Family
Sean Connery was born to Joseph Connery, a factory worker and lorry driver, and Euphemia McBain Connery, a cleaner, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He had one younger brother, Neil Connery, who also worked as an actor. Connery married actor Diane Cilento in 1962, and they had one son, actor Jason Connery, before divorcing in 1973. In 1975, he married French-Moroccan painter Micheline Roquebrune, remaining together until his death in 2020.
Top Movies
'Goldfinger', 'Dr No', 'The Untouchables', 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', 'The Hunt for Red October'
Top Shows
'The Bowes Show', 'Anna Karenina', 'Requiem for a Heavyweight'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor', BAFTA Award for 'Best Actor', Golden Globe Award for 'Best Supporting Actor', Cecil B DeMille Award
Fun Facts
Before becoming an actor, Connery worked as a milkman, coffin polisher, bricklayer, bodybuilder and served in the Royal Navy. ### He was crowned Mr Universe third runner-up in the tall division in 1953, helping launch his career in entertainment. ### Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 for services to film drama.
Related Actors
Roger Moore, Michael Caine, Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, Richard Harris

Sean Connery was a Scottish actor whose commanding screen presence and unmistakable charisma made him one of the greatest stars in cinema history.

He achieved international fame as the original James Bond, portraying Ian Fleming’s iconic British spy in seven films between 1962 and 1983. Beyond Bond, Connery built an acclaimed and diverse career through performances in films including ‘The Untouchables’, ‘The Hunt for Red October’, ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’, ‘The Name of the Rose’ and ‘The Rock’. Renowned for his distinctive voice, effortless authority and versatility, he received numerous honours throughout his career, including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award. Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s greatest cultural figures, Connery retired from acting in 2003.

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Sean Connery was a Scottish actor best known as the original James Bond and one of the most acclaimed leading men in film history. How many James Bond films did Sean Connery make? => Sean Connery officially portrayed James Bond in seven films, beginning with 'Dr No' in 1962 and concluding with 'Never Say Never Again' in 1983. Did Sean Connery win an Oscar? => Yes. Sean Connery won the Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor' for his performance in 'The Untouchables' (1987).
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