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 (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 (1963) and (1964). . 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 (1975), (1986), and (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. How can we not start this list with the role that made him a household name across the globe? Before , Connery was doing more supporting roles.
But after smoothly mouthing "The name is Bond. James Bond" in , he cemented his place in movie history as one of the most iconic screen heroes. Connery played Bond in seven movies, the last being (1983).
Most James Bond movies are available on Prime Video on pay-per-watch basis. In the 1986 fantasy film an Egyptian immortal who becomes a mentor to a younger .