Sean Connery

However, in a December 2004 interview with The Scotsman newspaper, the 74-year-old actor denied he was retiring and said he still plans to do more movies, but that he is taking a break from acting in order to concentrate on writing his autobiography. He is married to Simone De Battista (2000) and has one child, Ryan Mark. In September 2004, media reports indicated that Connery intended to retire following the production of Josiah's Canon, which is to be released in 2005. Recently, he has achieved the Professional Performer’s Certificate in Acting from the Trinity College of London. He has been married to French-Moroccan artist Micheline Roquebrune Connery since 1975. Besides, he is a member of the Ghaqda Poeti Maltin, Akkademja tal-Malti and International Arts & Artists. He was married to Australian-born actress Diane Cilento from 1962 until 1973; they are the parents of actor Jason Connery. He is currently the President of the Ghaqda Letterarja Maltija - Society of Maltese Literature and Honorary Treasurer of the European Council of Artists (Malta).

He was knighted on July 5, 2000, wearing a hunting tartan kilt of the MacLean of Duart clan . Besides, in 1999, he published his first poetry book ‘Irwiefen’ Hurricanes. He received Kennedy Center Honors from the United States in 1999. As a script-writer, Ivan wrote the futuristic social-drama ‘Celloli fic-Cellel’ and three unpublished film synopses. Connery received the Legion D'Honneur in 1991. He also directed ‘L-Ahhar Cena’ The Last Supper for the Gzira Pageant Group, John Drinkwater's masterpiece 'A Man's House'for Atturi Salesjani and co-directed the psychological drama ‘Il-Bniedem li ma Kienx’ The Man that never was! . This support is illustrated by a comment from his official website:. He also wrote the orignal theme score for L-Ittra.

He has long advocated greater independence for Scotland, and has supported the Scottish National Party, a centre-left political party founded to serve Scotland, financially and through personal appearances despite himself living in the Bahamas. Dilemma won a High Merit Award whilst Is-Siggu tar-Roti, achieved third place in Best Production. Universe competition in 1953, which led to work on the stage, TV, and eventually film. As a director and co-founder of Imaginarts Entertainment Productions, he directed three short films, ‘L-Ittra’ The Letter (2002), ‘Dilemma’ (2003) and ‘Is-Siggu tar-Roti’ The Wheelchair (2004) to participate for the Malta Golden Knight Film Festival. He competed for Scotland in the Mr. He also interpreted several roles in local TV dramatic/sitcoms and adverts. He joined the Royal Navy after leaving school, and after being discharged on medical grounds went on to a succession of jobs, including labourer and lifeguard. As an actor, Ivan performed many major roles in productions with Curtain Raiser Theatre Troupe, Atturi Salesjani, Bronk Productions, Kumpannija Teatrali Irtokki and Kumpannija Teatru Rjal of which some of them are ‘Wicc imb’ Wicc’ Face 2 Face, Divorzju bi Prova' Divorce by Trial, Goldoni’s La Bottega del Cafe, Agatha Christie’s masterpiece ‘The Mousetrap’ and 'And then, there were none...', and Beauty and the Beast - the pantomime….

Connery was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. His early theatre performances were held at the De Porres Theatre, situated in Sliema with the Young Deporrians. Connery is known for his trademark Scottish accent and his good looks, repeatedly being mentioned as one of the most attractive men alive by magazines even after he was considerably older than more conventional sex symbols. He has been involved in the theatre and musical scene since he was 6. Connery has also appeared in other major films, including:. Ivan De Battista (September 13, 1977 - ), is a Maltese Film and Theatre Actor. Over 40 years since he first played the role, Connery is still widely regarded as the definitive cinematic incarnation of James Bond, despite credible interpretations of the character by the likes of Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan.

No (1962), and played Bond in several other films:. Connery first appeared as Bond in Dr. Connery is well known to audiences around the world for his role as James Bond. Sir Thomas Sean Connery (born August 25, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland) better known simply as Sean Connery, is a Scottish film actor who has starred in many Hollywood films.