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The late Sean Connery ( b. 25 August 1930 - d. 31 October 2020 ) was a Scottish actor, director, and producer who was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation with a career spanning over five decades with numerous accolades and awards. He has appeared in live action television and cinematic roles; and voice acting performances.

Connery is internationally renowned as the original MI-6 secret agent James Bond of the long-running and famous 007: James Bond Franchise. The franchise's enduring legacy is in no small time credited to his memorable performances in seven different films of the franchise before retiring from the role.

While other actors would be largely forever typecast in their careers afterwards, Connery would forge his own path with a number of unforgettable and noteworthy film roles over the decades since from The Name of the Rose; Highlander; The Untouchables; Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade; The Hunt for Red October; The Rock; and Finding Forrester.

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Personal Life[]

Filmography[]

Trivia[]

  • Before becoming famous as an actor; he worked as a milkman, a lorry driver, a nude art model, and a coffin polisher.

Quotes[]

  • "Love may not make the world go round, but I must admit that it makes the ride worthwhile."
  • "Laughter kills fear, and without fear there can be no faith. For without fear of the devil there is no need for God."
  • "I admit I'm being paid well, but it's no more than I deserve. After all, I've been screwed more times than a hooker."
  • "There is nothing like a challenge to bring out the best in man."
  • "Some age, others mature."
  • "I haven't found anywhere in the world where I want to be all the time. The best of my life is the moving. I look forward to going."

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