Sean Connery Bio – Age, Childhood, Wife, Death, Net Worth, Movies [James Bond actor]

Sir Thomas Sean Connery is a retired Scottish actor, best known for portraying the iconic role of James Bond in movies.

He was the first man to utter those immortal words on screen: “The name’s Bond… James Bond.”

Quick Facts

• Birthday: August 25, 1930
• Nationality: British, Scottish
• Age: 90 Years, 90 Year Old Males
• Died: October 31, 2020, Nassau, The Bahamas
• Sun Sign: Virgo
• Also Known As Sir Thomas Sean Connery
• Born Country: Scotland
• Born In: Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
• Famous As: Actor
• Quotes By Sean Connery James Bond
• Height: 6’2″ (188 cm), 6’2″ Males
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• Family:
  Spouse/Ex-: Micheline Roquebrune (M. 1975), Diane Cilento (M. 1962–1973)
• Father: Joseph Connery
• Mother: Euphemia McBain
• Siblings: Neil (B. 1938), Neil Connery
• Children: Jason Connery
• Personality: ISTJ, ENTJ
• City: Edinburgh, Scotland

Sean Connery Bio wiki [James Bond actor]

Having been raised in poverty, Sean Connery bond started working at an early age to support his family. He had a keen interest in bodybuilding and took part in a bodybuilding competition which changed the course of his life.

He starred in minor roles in films and television programs along with his work in theatre. He received his big breakthrough when he was approached to play the role of James Bond in the movies based on Ian Fleming’s novels. He played the role with elan which made him an overnight star.

He was appreciated for his muscular built and was suggested to audition for a role in a musical. He got the part and decided to make acting his profession for the rest of his life.

He is still one of the most charming and charismatic actors in the industry with a sense of gratitude for his audience, who turned him from an ordinary person to an unforgettable superstar of all time.

He was much appreciated for his portrayal of the legendary character and established a tremendous fan following all over the world. Apart from playing Bond, he also starred in other productions which were successful critically as well as commercially.

Sean Connery Dies at 90

His death, in his sleep either late Friday or early Saturday, was confirmed by his family.

“Bond, James Bond” was the character’s familiar self-introduction, and to legions of fans who have watched a parade of actors play the role — otherwise known as Agent 007 on Her Majesty’s Secret Service — none uttered the words or played the part as magnetically or as indelibly as Mr. Connery.

What is Sean Connery’s real name?

Sean Connery’s actual name is Thomas Sean Connery. He was named Thomas after his grandfather.

His mother, Euphemia McBain ‘Effie’ (née McLean), was a cleaning lady, and his father, Joseph Connery, was a factory worker and lorry driver.

Who was Sean Connery’s wife?

Connery was married to actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973. She passed away at the age of 78 in 2011.

He was married to Moroccan-French painter Micheline Roquebrune, who was one year older than him, since 1975.

Sean Connery Childhood & Early Life

He was born on August 25, 1930, in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, to Joseph Connery, a truck driver and Euphemia McBain, a cleaning woman. He has a younger brother named Neil Connery.

He grew up on the streets, playing football with the neighborhood boys. In his early years, he was dubbed the ‘Big Tam’ because of his muscular built and ability to pound his friends.

His parents were poor and lived in a neighborhood that had rubber mills and breweries. As an infant, he used to sleep in a bureau drawer as his parents could not afford a crib for him.

At the age of 13, he quit school to earn money for his family and got a job as a milkman in Edinburgh. After three years, he joined the ‘Royal Navy’ but was discharged after some time on medical grounds due to his stomach ulcer. Upon returning, he served as a truck driver, laborer, lifeguard, and coffin polisher to support his family.

He received his early education from ‘Tollcross Elementary School.’ He was good at mathematics and also had a keen interest in reading. He used to go fishing with his brother and skipped school for extracurricular activities.

Sean Connery’s net worth

Sean Connery’s net worth is said to be around £91.5 million ($120m), according to The Richest.

Awards

Honours

• 1987: Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters from France
• 1998: British Academy Film Fellowship
• 1999: Kennedy Center Honors
• 2000: Received Knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II
• 2005: European Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2006: AFI Life Achievement Award