Sean Connery, born on August 25, 1930, in Edinburgh, Scotland, remains one of the most iconic actors in film history. Connery's career began in the early 1950s, but his portrayal of James Bond in Dr No (1962) catapulted him to global stardom. He was the first actor to bring Ian Fleming's suave British secret agent to life on the big screen. Connery starred in six more Bond films, including From Russia with Love (1963) and Goldfinger (1964). Sean Connery Birth Anniversary: From Dr No to Finding Forrester, 11 Movie Quotes That Are as Iconic as The Legend Who Spoke Them.
Beyond Bond, Connery took on diverse roles to show his incredible versatility as an actor. He earned critical acclaim for performances in films such as The Man Who Would Be King (1975), The Name of the Rose (1986), and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). His role as the tough yet honourable cop in The Untouchables (1987) won him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Sean Connery took retirement in 2006, and he passed away on October 31, 2020. However, his legacy continues to be cemented in the hearts of many movie lovers. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, we look at the seven most memorable roles of the actor and where to watch them online.
James Bond in Various Films
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How can we not start this list with the role that made him a household name across the globe? Before Dr No, Connery was doing more supporting roles. But after smoothly mouthing "The name is Bond. James Bond" in Dr No, he cemented his place in movie history as one of the most iconic screen heroes. Connery played Bond in seven movies, the last being Never Say Never Again (1983). Most James Bond movies are available on Prime Video on pay-per-watch basis.
Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez in 'Highlander'
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In the 1986 fantasy film