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Sean Connery

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Sean Connery

Sir Thomas Sean Connery (25 August 1930 – 31 October 2020) was a legendary Scottish actor renowned for being the first to portray the iconic character, James Bond, on film. He starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983 starting with Dr. No and including From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, and a non-Eon Bond film, Never Say Never Again. His powerful portrayals earned him international fame and imprinted the James Bond character into the world’s cultural psyche. Connery’s acting career wasn’t limited to James Bond; he demonstrated his acting prowess in collaborations with esteemed directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Sidney Lumet, and John Huston in films like Marnie, The Hill, The Offence, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Man Who Would Be King. Connery also starred in Robin and Marian, A Bridge Too Far, Time Bandits, Highlander, The Name of the Rose, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Hunt for Red October, Dragonheart, The Rock and Finding Forrester. His last on-screen role was as Allan Quatermain in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. His distinguished career saw him awarded numerous accolades including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables, the first Scottish actor to achieve this honor. Furthermore, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama in 2000.

53 movies
8 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Sean Connery, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Sean Connery rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Thomas Sean Connery

Born: Edinburgh, Scotland

Citizenship: Scottish

Birthday: August 25, 1930

Occupations: Actor, Producer

Years Active: 1954-2007, 2012

Children: 1

Spouses: Diane Cilento, Micheline Roquebrune

Awards and Nominations Received by Sean Connery

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Sean Connery has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


24th Annie Awards 1996

Nomination

Best Achievement in Voice Acting

DragonHeart

44th British Academy Film Awards 1991

Nomination

Best Actor in a Leading Role

The Hunt for Red October

43rd British Academy Film Awards 1990

Nomination

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

47th Golden Globe Awards 1990

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

The 60th Academy Awards 1988

Win

Actor in a Supporting Role

The Untouchables

41st British Academy Film Awards 1988

Win

Best Actor in a Leading Role

The Name of the Rose
Nomination

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

The Untouchables

45th Golden Globe Awards 1988

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor)

The Untouchables

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