Remembering Sean Connery’s on his 94th birthday, check out his Top 5 films
With a career spanning more than five decades, Connery became one of the most respected and beloved actors in film history, with a legacy that extends far beyond his role as 007
Remembering Sean Connery’s on his 94th birthday, check out his Top 5 films
Sean Connery was born August 25, 1930, in Edinburgh, Scotland and was best known for portraying the character James Bond, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables (1987). The actor passed away in 2020. Here are Sean Connery’s 5 best films over his illustrious career.
The towering figure in the world of cinema, Sean Connery, was born Thomas Sean Connery on August 25, 1930, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Connery was born to a working-class family; his father was a factory worker and truck driver, and his mother was a cleaning woman. He left school at the age of 13 and took on various jobs, including delivering milk, laying bricks, and polishing coffins. Connery also served in the Royal Navy but was discharged due to a stomach ulcer. It was after his time in the navy that Connery became interested in bodybuilding, eventually placing third in the 1950 Mr. Universe contest.
His foray into acting began in the early 1950s, with small roles in theater productions and television shows. Connery’s breakthrough came when he was cast as James Bond in the first Bond film, Dr. No (1962). His portrayal of the suave, sophisticated, and deadly secret agent quickly made him a global star. Connery’s Bond, characterized by his charm, wit, and rugged masculinity, set the standard for all future portrayals of the character.
Connery went on to play Bond in six more films: From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Never Say Never Again (1983). His performance in these films solidified the James Bond franchise as one of the most successful in cinematic history.
Despite the success of Bond, Connery was eager to avoid typecasting and sought to diversify his roles. In the 1970s and 1980s, he appeared in a wide range of films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Notable performances include his roles in Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), The Name of the Rose (1986), and The Untouchables (1987), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Connery’s later career saw him continue to take on diverse roles in films such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), where he played Indiana Jones’ father, and The Hunt for Red October (1990), where he portrayed a Soviet submarine captain. He also starred in The Rock (1996) and Entrapment (1999), further cementing his status as a leading man well into his sixties.
Connery retired from acting in the early 2000s, with his last major film role being in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003). After retiring, he largely withdrew from the public eye, choosing to live quietly in the Bahamas with his wife, Micheline Roquebrune, a French-Moroccan painter whom he married in 1975. Connery was previously married to Australian actress Diane Cilento, with whom he had a son, Jason Connery, who also became an actor.
Throughout his life, Connery was known for his strong political views, particularly his support for Scottish independence. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 for his services to film and drama, an honor that he considered one of the proudest moments of his life.
Sean Connery passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 90, at his home in the Bahamas. His death marked the end of an era for one of cinema’s greatest icons.
Original article by Ken Warren, 2017/18
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