Sean Connery: Actor Biography
Full Name: Thomas Sean Connery
Date of Birth: August 25, 1930
Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Date of Death: October 31, 2020
Nationality: Scottish
Profession: Actor, Producer
Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
Early Life and Education
Born into a working-class family in the Fountain bridge district of Edinburgh.
father, Joseph Connery, mother, Euphemia McLean,
Served in the Royal Navy as a physical trainer but was discharged due to a medical condition (duodenal ulcer).
Had no formal higher education but was self-taught and well-read, often reading literature during breaks on movie sets.
Family
First marriage:
Diane Cilento (1962–1973), an Australian actress.
Son: Jason Connery, born in 1963, also became an actor.
Second marriage:
Micheline Roquebrune (1975–2020), a French-Moroccan artist.
Connery and Roquebrune remained married until his death.
Career
Started as a bodybuilder and theater actor, gaining attention through the Mr. Universe contest.
Breakthrough role:
James Bond in Dr. (1962).
Played James Bond in seven films (1962–1983), becoming the original and arguably the most iconic Bond.
Other major films:
The Untouchables (1987)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
The Rock (1996)
The Name of the Rose (1986)
Highlander (1986)
Retired from acting
in 2006 after a 50+ year career.
Net Worth
Estimated net worth of $350 million at the time of his death in 2020.
Earned from high-paying film roles, profit shares, and smart real estate investments.
Awards and Honours
Academy Award –
Best Supporting Actor for The Untouchables (1988)
BAFTA Award –
Best Actor for The Name of the Rose (1987)
Golden Globe Awards –
3 wins
AFI Life Achievement Award – 2006
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in July 2000 for services to film drama
Legacy
Sean Connery is remembered as one of the greatest and most charismatic actors of the 20th century.
His enduring impact on cinema, especially through his legendary role as James Bond, continues to inspire generations of actors and filmmakers.
