Sir Sean Connery (Thomas Sean Connery) - actor and producer of Scottish descent, worked on television and in films. Oscar winner, three-time Golden Globe winner, two-time BAFTA winner. During his career, he played almost 70 movie roles, including seven adaptations of James Fleming's James Bond books.
Sean Connery was born in Edinburgh in 1930, on August 25. The oldest son in the family of a cleaning lady and a truck driver, Sean, already 9 years old, began his career, at 13 a guy had to leave school to feed his family. A few years later, Connery enters the service in the British Navy, however, he was soon fired for health reasons. In his native Edinburgh, Sean worked as an auxiliary worker, a bricklayer, and even polished coffins.
Passion for bodybuilding and shooting in commercials also brought a small income to the future "star". The victory in the Mr. Universe contest opened the door to television for Sean Connery. He is persistently engaged in acting and gets acquainted with drama.
Sean Connery - the beginning of a stellar career
Connery's debut on the movie screen took place in 1954 in the comedy "Lilies in the Spring." He played a cameo role, but starred with the famous Errol Flynn. Four years later, Sean gets a role in the film "Another Time, Another Place."
In the 60s, the young actor played many diverse roles. Film critics and viewers praised him Vronsky in “Anna Karenina” and Private Flanagan in the 1962 Oscar-winning film “The Longest Day”. Sean Connery had a truly happy opportunity to work with the famous Alfred Hitchcock in the detective film Marnie.
Sean Connery - gaining popularity
For a very long time, Hollywood producers did not see a “star” in Sean Connery. The actor was helped by a happy accident. Of the huge number of applicants for the role of the charming James Bond, viewers chose Connery. So Sean got the role of agent 007 in the film "Doctor No." Connery became the stunning James Bond - ironic, cold and cool. “Doctor No” has collected over 75 million dollars at the box office, and the audience simply fell into rapture.
For ten years, Connery has been playing the role of British intelligence agent in six films: “From Russia with Love”, “You Only Live Twice”, “Goldfinger”, “Diamonds Forever”, “Ball Lightning”. And in 1982, the aged Sean Connery starred in the next bondiad "-" Never Say Never. "
The performance of the role of Bond instantly lifted Connery to the very top of world cinema. Critics, comparing the current Bond, performed by Daniel Craig, still prefer the purebred and elitist Sean Connery.
Sean Connery - Most Notable Roles
Having slipped out of the "espionage" trap, Sean Connery continued to successfully act in films. It is worth noting the very successful film "Zardoz", an adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express." In the 80s, the cult "Highlander" by Russell Malkhey appeared on the screens. In this film, Sean Connery plays the role of the wise mentor of the protagonist Duncan MacLeod. The film was an overwhelming success with the audience, and after 5 years the sequel “Highlander II: Revival” was shot.
In 1987, Connery won the prestigious Oscar for the gangster action movie Brian de Palma “The Untouchables”. It is impossible not to say about the wonderful 1989 film “Indiana Jones - the Last Crusade”, in which Sean played the role of Harrison Ford's father. Connery's last film was released in 2003. Critics unanimously note that the role in the film "Find Forrester" is the best in the career of the legendary Scot.
Sean Connery - personal life
Since 1975, Connery has been married to Michelin Roquebrune. He also has a son from his first marriage with Diana Silento. Today, Connery Jr. is a fairly successful director. The sexual and very attractive actor had many novels, however, he prefers not to extend to this topic, which, of course, causes unlimited respect.
Sean Connery - Interesting Facts
- Sean was kicked out of school at thirteen.
- He was named the “Sexiest Man in the World” at 59.
- Has a tattoo of "Scotland forever."
- Donated to the charity the entire fee from the movie "Diamonds Forever."
Sean Connery - Today
And today, the 82-year-old actor continues to work actively, is engaged in charity work and patronizes the international film festival in Edinburgh. In April 2012, the premiere of the cartoon "Sir Billy" will take place, in which Connery voiced the role of a veterinarian. As Sean himself says: "I think that life must be treated with humor, otherwise it can drive you crazy."
