Sean ConnerySir 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. Connery is well known to audiences around the world for his role as James Bond. Connery first appeared as Bond in Dr. No (1962), and played Bond in several other films:
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. Connery has also appeared in other major films, including:
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. Personal lifeConnery was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. 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. He competed for Scotland in the Mr. Universe competition in 1953, which led to work on the stage, TV, and eventually film. 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. This support is illustrated by a comment from his official website:
Connery received the Legion D'Honneur in 1991. He received Kennedy Center Honors from the United States in 1999. He was knighted on July 5, 2000, wearing a hunting tartan kilt of the MacLean of Duart clan . He was married to Australian-born actress Diane Cilento from 1962 until 1973; they are the parents of actor Jason Connery. He has been married to French-Moroccan artist Micheline Roquebrune Connery since 1975. 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. 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. This page about Sean Connery includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Sean Connery News stories about Sean Connery External links for Sean Connery Videos for Sean Connery Wikis about Sean Connery Discussion Groups about Sean Connery Blogs about Sean Connery Images of Sean Connery |
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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. Michael Clark in Murder Rooms. 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. Talbot in 2000 Acres of Sky for 3 series He was knighted on July 5, 2000, wearing a hunting tartan kilt of the MacLean
of Duart clan . Other theatrical credits include the following: 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. He and wife Annie are parents to three sons, Elias, Lucas and Esau. Universe competition in 1953, which led to work on the stage, TV, and eventually film. He grew up in Trinidad and Scotland, moving to the latter at the age of fifteen. He competed for Scotland in the Mr. Cusick is fluent in both English and Spanish. 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. The son of a Peruvian mother and Scottish father, Mr. Connery was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Henry Ian Cusick, actor of stage, television, and motion pictures, was born in Trujillo, Peru on April 17, 1969. 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. Connery has also appeared in other major films, including:. 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. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003). Finding Forrester (2000). Entrapment (1999). The Rock (1996). The Russia House (1990). The Hunt for Red October (1990). Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). The Presidio (1988). The Untouchables (1987); this performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor). The Name of the Rose (1986); his performance earned him an BAFTA Award for Best Actor. Highlander (1986). Outland (1981). Robin and Marian (1976). The Man Who Would Be King (1975). The Wind and the Lion (1975). Zardoz (1974). Murder on the Orient Express (1974). Marnie (1964, directed by Alfred Hitchcock). Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959). Another Time, Another Place (1958). Never Say Never Again (1983). Diamonds Are Forever (1971). You Only Live Twice (1967). Thunderball (1965). Goldfinger (1964). From Russia With Love (1963). |