Popular Scottish actor, Sir Sean Connery, who played the role of James Bond in the Bond Films today passed away.
Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas today 31st of October, 2020 at the age of 90.
‘James Bond 007’ as he is known appeared in seven of the spy thriller which was part of a career that spanned five decades.
Here are 10 Facts To Know About James Bond (Sean Connery)
- Sir Sean Connery was born 25th of August, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- He began bodybuilding at the age of 18 under the tutelage of a soldier after joining the Navy at 16.
- At 23, he was almost signed by Manchester United FC manager, Matt Busby. However, he decided to become an actor because he was close to the football retirement age of 30.
- He got his first movie role (27) in the movie ‘No Road Back’.
- Sir Sean had his breakthrough when he portrayed the character of James Bond; a British secret agent. He acted the role from 1962-1983 which consists of seven series.
- In 1982, Sir Sean Connery narrated ‘G’ole‘, the official film of the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
- He was voted by People Magazine as both the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ (1989) & ‘Sexiest Man of the Century’ (1999).
- In a poll by ‘The Sunday Herald’ in 2004, James Bond 007 became ‘The Greatest Living Scot’.
- Connery had affairs with 7 women out of which he married two. His first marriage to actress Dianne Cliento in 1962 ended in 1973. He later married Moroccan-French Painter, Micheline Roquerbrune and were together till his death.
- Sir Sean Connery is the father of British actor, Jason Connery.
The James Bond character has been played by other actors since Sean Connery made the Ian Flemming character huge.
May His soul rest in peace.
