Date of Birth: August 25, 1930
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: October 31, 2020
Biography
Sir Thomas Sean Connery, best known as Sean Connery, was a Scottish actor and producer who gained international fame as the first actor to portray James Bond in film. He starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983, cementing his status as a cultural icon. Connery was born in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh, Scotland, and worked in various jobs before turning to acting. His breakthrough role in “Dr. No” (1962) was a launching pad for a long and varied career in film. Over the years, Connery demonstrated his versatility as an actor by taking on a wide range of roles in films such as “Marnie” (1964), “The Man Who Would Be King” (1975), “The Name of the Rose” (1986), and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989). He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Untouchables” (1987). In addition to his acting career, Connery was known for his advocacy for Scottish independence and his philanthropic efforts. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in July 2000 for his contribution to film and drama.
5 Interesting Facts about Sean Connery
1. Sean Connery was a bodybuilder in his youth and placed third in the 1950 Mr. Universe contest.
2. Despite his iconic role as James Bond, Connery initially hated the character and was often frustrated by the typecasting that followed.
3. Connery turned down the role of Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, which would have earned him a reported $450 million.
4. He was a lifelong supporter of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and advocated for Scottish independence.
5. Connery was named the “Sexiest Man of the Century” by People magazine in 1999.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sean Connery
1. “I am not a politician and I have no intention of being one, but I am a Scotsman, and I will always be one.”
2. “There is nothing like a challenge to bring out the best in man.”
3. “I’m an actor – it’s not brain surgery. If I do my job right, people won’t ask for their money back.”
4. “More than anything else, I’d like to be an old man with a good face, like Hitchcock or Picasso.”
5. “I don’t think there is anything particularly wrong in hitting a woman, though I don’t recommend doing it in the same way that you’d hit a man.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Sean Connery achieved a net worth estimated to be around $350 million.
Children
Sean Connery had one child, a son named Jason Connery, born on January 11, 1963, with his first wife, Australian actress Diane Cilento.
Relevant Links
1. [Sean Connery – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000125/
2. [Sean Connery – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/sean-connery
3. [Sean Connery – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Connery
5. [Sean Connery Wins Oscar – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3U6QZG6Wc
