- Born: August 25, 1930
- Died: October 31, 2020
- Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Profession: Actor, Producer
- Height: 6’2″ (188 cm)
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Nationality: Scottish
- Education: Tollcross Elementary School, Edinburgh
- Nickname: Big Tam
- Awards: Academy Award, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, among others
Net Worth:
At the time of his death in 2020, Sean Connery’s net worth was estimated to be around $350 million.
Career:
Overview
Sir Sean Connery was a Scottish actor and producer, best known for his portrayal of James Bond in seven films from 1962 to 1983. With a career spanning six decades, he appeared in numerous movies and became one of the most respected and successful actors in the industry.
Milestones and Achievements
- Connery starred as James Bond in seven films, starting with “Dr. No” (1962) and ending with “Never Say Never Again” (1983).
- He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jim Malone in “The Untouchables” (1987).
- Connery appeared in the critically acclaimed films “Murder on the Orient Express” (1974), “The Man Who Would Be King” (1975), and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989).
- He starred in the box-office hits “The Hunt for Red October” (1990), “The Rock” (1996), and “Entrapment” (1999).
- In 2000, Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the British film industry.
Personal Life:
Relationships
Sean Connery was married twice. He first married actress Diane Cilento in 1962, with whom he had a son, Jason Connery. The couple divorced in 1973. In 1975, Connery married French-Moroccan painter Micheline Roquebrune, and they remained together until his death in 2020.
Family
Connery was born to Euphemia “Effie” McBain and Joseph Connery. He had a younger brother named Neil.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Before his acting career, Connery worked as a milkman, a laborer, a lorry driver, and a coffin polisher.
- He was offered the role of Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy but turned it down due to not understanding the script.
- Connery was a passionate supporter of Scottish independence.
