Thomas Sean Connery
Born 25th August 1930
Still considered by many to be the definitive screen 007. Connery’s panther-like movement and look of an ever-ready sexual predator, made his Bond worthy of the title coined by Italian cinemagoers – Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
After a three-year stint in the British navy, Connery toiled in a series of odd jobs-milkman, bricklayer, lifeguard-before his weight-lifting hobby enabled him to represent Scotland in the 1950 Mr. Universe contest. He eventually approached acting as a lark, an understandable decision for one of workingclass origins, and debuted on-screen in Lilacs in the Spring (1954)
Before James Bond, Sean Connery was a little-known actor at the start of his career. He had some starring roles but suffered from continual miscasting. By the time he finally left the EON produced Bond series after Diamonds Are Forever (1971), he was both a household name and an actor of international repute. Born in Edinburgh, the son of a truck driver, Connery worked at a variety of odd jobs – from milkman to bricklayer – before he landed a part in the chorus of the British stage production of South Pacific, which began his career in showbusiness.
With his leisurely smile, deadpan wit and impassive manner, Connery epitomised the early Bond to such an extent that it seemed a near impossible task to replace him. Worried about typecasting, however, he left the EON series in 1971, after appearing six times in their series of films (returning to the oo7 role in 1983 for the independently produced Never Say Never Again), and continued in a highly successful screen career, winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in The Untouchables (1988).
Sean Connery starred as James Bond a total of 7 times in:
- Dr.No (1962)
- From Russia With Love (1963)
- Goldfinger (1964)
- Thunderball (1965)
- You Only Live Twice (1967)
- Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
- Never Say Never Again (1983)
Sean Connery is not merely the best James Bond HE IS JAMES BOND.
Yo siento un profundo respeto por este excelente actor. Es mi actor favorito, no sólo en las producciones de James Bond, también hablo de películas como Highlander, la caza del octubre rojo, la roca, el nombre de la rosa, los intocables, etc. Un abrazo enorme para este grandioso hombre.
Sean Connery is my favourite Bond as well, since he was the original. However, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was my favourite film. I understand that this film is largely underrated because everyone was used to Connery and didn’t want a change. But there are a lot of elements in the Lazenby film that I honestly couldn’t help but love.
Does anyone know where I can find the audio record of Sean Connery’s recipe ‘James Bond Goulash’?
Sean Connery was the best epitome of James Bond. In fact, he is not Sean Connery. He is Sean Bond.
RE: Sean. I am writing from Canada. Sean has always been my favorite actor since i saw his first Bond movie Dr. No when i was about 11 or 12 yrs old. Anyway, i was looking up some of my Scottish ancestry and couldn’t believe that i’m related to Sean through his Mother who is also a McLean; that just blew my mind – i was godsmacked!!!! My Grandmother, who was a Banks, was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Glasgow. My Greatgrandmother was a Wallace.
Your Comments. “Best Bond”?… No Doubt!… Best actor ever, Period!… The Scot’s “John Wayne! My great great grandfather immigrated from Scotland in 1841, and I have always been proud of my Scot
Heritage, keeping no small part to Sean and his giant talent and professionalism. I am told that I favor him somewhat, and do a decent impression of him where I always try to do it in the best possible light.
He is the personification of “class”! Jay Robertson, Texas, USA
Your Comments
Sean Connery is still the best Bond. As he was the first Bond he set the standard for the others to follow.
Your Comments:
I always believe that Sean Connery is the one one to be James Bond and no one can replace him
Why did he leave the role in 1967 1971 1983
Your Comments He ix the best Bond. His other films beyond Bond were great1
I have always thought Sean Connery was an attractive man and the best of the Bonds. I am a caregiver for senior citizens and I recently discovered that one of mine is a huge Sean Connery fan. She is a very active and sweet lady who has been basically housebound due to her physical condition. I was trying to come up with an idea to cheer her up. She loves sending notes and cards to her friends and love ones but sends many more out than she receives. I know she would love to receive a picture or something in the mail. If this would be possible please email me at the enclosed address and I will get her name and address to you. Thanks.Your Comments
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