Sir Thomas Sean Connery was born on August 25, 1930, in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland. His mother worked as a cleaning woman, while his father was a factory worker and lorry driver. Raised in a working-class family, Connery left school at an early age and worked various jobs, including as a milkman and lifeguard, before pursuing a career in acting.
Sean Connery is best known for originating the role of British secret agent James Bond in the film adaptations of Ian Fleming’s novels. He portrayed Bond in seven films between 1962 and 1983, including iconic titles such as Dr. No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), and Never Say Never Again (1983). His portrayal established the template for the character and remains one of the most acclaimed interpretations of the role.
Beyond James Bond, Connery enjoyed a successful film career, appearing in numerous critically acclaimed films. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jim Malone in The Untouchables (1987). That performance also earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture and a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
Some of his other notable films include Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), in which he played Professor Henry Jones, Sr.; The Hunt for Red October (1990); The Rock (1996); and Entrapment (1999), in which he starred alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Sean Connery was married to Australian actress Diane Cilento from 1962 until their divorce in 1973. The couple had one son, actor Jason Connery. In 1975, Connery married Micheline Roquebrune, a Moroccan-French painter, and they remained married until his death.
In June 2006, after receiving the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Connery officially confirmed his retirement from acting. Widely celebrated for his charisma, talent, and screen presence, his influence on cinema, particularly in the spy and action genres, continues to be felt today.
| Birth Date: | 25 Aug, 1930 |
| Age: | 89 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Edinburgh |
| residence: | Edinburgh |
| Education: | Tollcross Primary School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Scottish actor and producer |
| Spouse: | Diane Cilento[1962-1973] Micheline Roquebrune [M. 1975] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 450 million |
