History Creator / SeanConnery

** Kincade in ''Film/{{Skyfall}}'' was written as a RemakeCameo for Connery, but it was decided that Connery's presence would have been too distracting, and it didn't seem right to make a Bond movie with Connery where he's not Bond. Kincade calling Daniel Craig’s Bond a “jumped-up little shit” is even more hilarious if you imagine Connery saying it.

* SelfMadeMan: Connery was born into a working class family in Edinburgh, Scotland, dropped out of school at 13, and worked many jobs including as a milkman, a coffin polisher, a lorry driver, a lifeguard, served in the Royal Navy, then worked as an artist's model before entering bodybuilding, which led him to acting and eventually his breakthrough role of Film/JamesBond, and his portrayal of the sophisticated secret agent propelled him into international superstardom.

Not so much an actor as a force of nature, [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever Sir]] Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020) was a tall and burly UsefulNotes/Scot|land}}tish actor.

Not so much an actor as a force of nature, [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever Sir]] Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020) was a tall and burly Scottish actor.

Although the Bond films made him a star, after some less than impressive acting ventures, Connery eventually tired of the role and the pressure the franchise put on him, and made not one but two attempts to leave the franchise (barring his return for the non-EON produced ''Never Say Never Again''), which reportedly angered Bond producer Creator/AlbertRBroccoli. Connery continued on, often playing tough guys and the occasional LovableRogue. For a time his career was in a rut due to headlining a string of flops, which eventually led to reinventing himself as a CoolOldGuy type, and spent the latter half of his career playing TheMentor to younger heroes, such as Kevin Costner's street smart teacher in ''The Untouchables'' for which Connery won an Oscar.

He won an AFI Life Achievement Award, with tributes from Creator/MikeMyers (whose ''Film/JamesBond'' films helped inspire ''Film/AustinPowers''), his later [[TheOtherDarrin James Bond incarnation]] Creator/PierceBrosnan, Creator/HarrisonFord (his onscreen son), and Creator/JamesEarlJones.

Younger fans may identify with him from ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'''s Celebrity Jeopardy recurring sketch, thanks to long-time cast member Creator/DarrellHammond, and was considered a highlight to said recurring sketch (though in the earlier Celebrity Jeopardy sketches, that honor went to Creator/NormMacDonald as Creator/BurtReynolds).

He was currently noted for being parodied on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'''s Celebrity Jeopardy recurring sketch, thanks to long-time cast member Darrell Hammond, and was considered a highlight to said recurring sketch (though in the earlier Celebrity Jeopardy sketches, that honor went to Creator/NormMacDonald as Creator/BurtReynolds).

His life took an iconic turn as the first actor to portray Franchise/JamesBond on the big screen, one of many in a long line of lead roles that he would play over the course of his career. A former milkman, brick layer, truck driver and bodybuilder (back in the days when that meant 'big and athletic' rather than 'steroid-fuelled and vein-covered') notable for [[CarpetOfVirility his impressive body hair]], effortless masculinity and unique variation on the Scottish accent, Connery's [[EvenTheGuysWantHim sex-symbol]] status proved [[SilverFox surprisingly durable despite the ravages of time]], the early onset of baldness (he wore a toupee to play Bond - and reputedly wanted to go without for ''Film/NeverSayNeverAgain''), and occasional press stories of misogyny on his part notwithstanding.

On October 31, 2020, he eventually passed on in his sleep from natural causes at the age of 90.

Connery was married to the late Australian actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973, and had one son with her, actor Jason Connery. The marriage did not end well, to put it nicely. Following this failed marriage and her own faltering career as an actress, Cilento said some ''very nasty'' things about Connery in her later years, claims and accusations that Connery himself vehemently denied. Connery was married to Micheline Roquebrune from 1975 until his death.

His life took an iconic turn as the first actor to portray Franchise/JamesBond on the big screen, one of many in a long line of lead roles that he would play over the course of his career. A former milkman, brick layer, truck driver and body builder (back in the days when that meant 'big and athletic' rather than 'steroid-fuelled and vein-covered') notable for [[CarpetOfVirility his impressive body hair]], effortless masculinity and unique variation on the Scottish accent, Connery's [[EvenTheGuysWantHim sex-symbol]] status proved [[SilverFox surprisingly durable despite the ravages of time]], the early onset of baldness (he wore a toupee to play Bond - and reputedly wanted to go without for ''Film/NeverSayNeverAgain''), and occasional press stories of misogyny on his part notwithstanding.

His life took an iconic turn as the first actor to portray Film/JamesBond on the big screen, one of many in a long line of lead roles that he would play over the course of his career. A former milkman, brick layer, truck driver and body builder (back in the days when that meant 'big and athletic' rather than 'steroid-fuelled and vein-covered') notable for [[CarpetOfVirility his impressive body hair]], effortless masculinity and unique variation on the Scottish accent, Connery's [[EvenTheGuysWantHim sex-symbol]] status proved [[SilverFox surprisingly durable despite the ravages of time]], the early onset of baldness (he wore a toupee to play Bond - and reputedly wanted to go without for ''Film/NeverSayNeverAgain''), and occasional press stories of misogyny on his part notwithstanding.

Although the Bond films made him a star, after some less than impressive acting ventures, Connery eventually tired of the role and the pressure the franchise put on him, and made not one but two attempts to leave the franchise (barring his return for the non-[[Film/AlbertRBroccoli Broccoli]] produced ''Never Say Never Again''), which reportedly angered Bond producer Creator/AlbertRBroccoli. Connery continued on, often playing tough guys and the occasional LovableRogue. For a time his career was in a rut due to headlining a string of flops, which eventually led to reinventing himself as a CoolOldGuy type, and spent the latter half of his career playing TheMentor to younger heroes, such as Kevin Costner's street smart teacher in ''The Untouchables'' for which Connery won an Oscar.

Although the Bond films made him a star, after some less than impressive acting ventures, Connery eventually tired of the role and the pressure the franchise put on him, and made not one but two attempts to leave the franchise (barring his return for the unofficial ''Never Say Never Again''), which reportedly angered Bond producer Creator/AlbertRBroccoli. Connery continued on, often playing tough guys and the occasional LovableRogue. For a time his career was in a rut due to headlining a string of flops, which eventually led to reinventing himself as a CoolOldGuy type, and spent the latter half of his career playing TheMentor to younger heroes, such as Kevin Costner's street smart teacher in ''The Untouchables'' for which Connery won an Oscar.

** Kincade in ''Film/{{Skyfall}}'' was written as a RemakeCameo for Connery, but it was decided that Connery's presence would have been too distracting, and it didn't seem right to make a Bond movie with Connery where's not Bond. Kincade calling Daniel Craig’s Bond a “jumped-up little shit” is even more hilarious if you imagine Connery saying it.

** Kincade in ''Film/{{Skyfall}}'' was written as a RemakeCameo for Connery, but it was decided that Connery's presence would have been too distracting, and it didn't seem right to make a Bond movie without Connery being Bond. Kincade calling Daniel Craig’s Bond a “jumped-up little shit” is even more hilarious if you imagine Connery saying it.

** According to longtime friend Creator/MichaelCaine, James Bond was the one thing you learned to ''never'' talk about in his presence, as it upset him a great deal that many people seemed to only think of him as that character.

Not so much an actor as a force of nature, tall, burly Scottish actor [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever Sir]] Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020) made his career as the first actor to play Film/JamesBond on the big screen, one of many in a long line of lead roles that he would play over the course of his career. A former milkman, brick layer, truck driver and body builder (back in the days when that meant 'big and athletic' rather than 'steroid-fuelled and vein-covered') notable for [[CarpetOfVirility his impressive body hair]], effortless masculinity and unique variation on the Scottish accent, Connery's [[EvenTheGuysWantHim sex-symbol]] status proved [[SilverFox surprisingly durable despite the ravages of time]], the early onset of baldness (he wore a toupee to play Bond - and reputedly wanted to go without for ''Film/NeverSayNeverAgain''), and occasional press stories of misogyny on his part notwithstanding.

!!Films starring Sean Connery include:

* ''Film/JamesBond'' - Commander James Bond, 007

* ''VideoGame/DoubleOhSevenFromRussiaWithLove'' (2005) - James Bond (voice)

Not so much an actor as a force of nature, tall, burly Scottish actor [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever Sir]] Thomas Sean Connery (25 August 1930 - 31 October 2020) made his career as the first actor to play Film/JamesBond on the big screen, one of many in a long line of lead roles that he would play over the course of his career. A former milkman, brick layer, truck driver and body builder (back in the days when that meant 'big and athletic' rather than 'steroid-fuelled and vein-covered') notable for [[CarpetOfVirility his impressive body hair]], effortless masculinity and unique variation on the Scottish accent, Connery's [[EvenTheGuysWantHim sex-symbol]] status proved [[SilverFox surprisingly durable despite the ravages of time]], the early onset of baldness (he wore a toupee to play Bond - and reputedly wanted to go without for ''Film/NeverSayNeverAgain''), and occasional press stories of misogyny on his part notwithstanding.

Connery was married to the late Australian actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973, and had one son with her, actor Jason Connery. The marriage did not end well, to put it nicely. Following this failed marriage and her own faltering career as an actress, Cilento said some ''very nasty'' things about Connery in her later years, claims and accusations that Connery himself vehemently denied. Since 1975, Connery was married to Micheline Roquebrune until his death.

Not so much an actor as a force of nature, tall, burly Scottish actor [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever Sir]] Thomas Sean Connery (born August 25, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland, died 31st October 2020) made his career as the first actor to play Film/JamesBond on the big screen, one of many in a long line of lead roles that he would play over the course of his career. A former milkman, brick layer, truck driver and body builder (back in the days when that meant 'big and athletic' rather than 'steroid-fuelled and vein-covered') notable for [[CarpetOfVirility his impressive body hair]], effortless masculinity and unique variation on the Scottish accent, Connery's [[EvenTheGuysWantHim sex-symbol]] status proved [[SilverFox surprisingly durable despite the ravages of time]], the early onset of baldness (he wore a toupee to play Bond - and reputedly wanted to go without for ''Film/NeverSayNeverAgain''), and occasional press stories of misogyny on his part notwithstanding.

Connery was married to the late Australian actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973, and had one son with her, actor Jason Connery. The marriage did not end well, to put it nicely. Following this failed marriage and her own faltering career as an actress, Cilento said some ''very nasty'' things about Connery in her later years, claims and accusations that Connery himself vehemently denied. Since 1975, Connery was been married to Micheline Roquebrune until his death.

Not so much an actor as a force of nature, tall, burly Scottish actor [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever Sir]] Thomas Sean Connery (born August 25, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland, died 31st October 2020) made his career as the first actor to play Film/JamesBond on the big screen, one of many in a long line of lead roles that he would play over the course of his career. A former milkman, brick layer, truck driver and body builder (back in the days when that meant 'big and athletic' rather than 'steroid-fuelled and vein-covered') notable for [[CarpetOfVirility his impressive body hair]], effortless masculinity and unique variation on the Scottish accent, Connery's [[EvenTheGuysWantHim sex-symbol]] status has proved [[SilverFox surprisingly durable despite the ravages of time]], the early onset of baldness (he wore a toupee to play Bond - and reputedly wanted to go without for ''Film/NeverSayNeverAgain''), and occasional press stories of misogyny on his part notwithstanding.

After starring as Allan Quartermain in the... [[BrokenBase some would say polarizing]] ''Film/TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen'' movie, Connery retired from acting. Some suggest that these facts are related, that the film was so terrible that he just gave up. He has steadfastly refused to come out of retirement, including refusing a cameo in ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull''. The only exceptions have been a RoleReprise for the 2005 LicensedGame ''VideoGame/DoubleOhSevenFromRussiaWithLove'' and the voice of the title character in the low-budged Scottish animated film ''WesternAnimation/SirBilli'' (the [[UncannyValley less said of which]], the better). His final role to date is narrating the 2012 documentary ''Ever to Excel'' about the history of St Andrews University in Scotland.

A major supporter of Scottish independence (though the fact that he hasn't actually lived there for 50 years tends to undermine this a little). Particularly famous for NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent.

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He is currently noted for being parodied on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'''s Celebrity Jeopardy recurring sketch, thanks to long-time cast member Darrell Hammond, and is considered a highlight to said recurring sketch (though in the earlier Celebrity Jeopardy sketches, that honor went to Creator/NormMacDonald as Creator/BurtReynolds).

Connery was married to the late Australian actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973, and had one son with her, actor Jason Connery. The marriage did not end well, to put it nicely. Following this failed marriage and her own faltering career as an actress, Cilento said some ''very nasty'' things about Connery in her later years, claims and accusations that Connery himself vehemently denied. Since 1975, Connery has been married to Micheline Roquebrune.

There is even a website for things Sean Connery should say. Unfortunately, it no longer exists.

He has won an AFI Life Achievement Award, with tributes from Creator/MikeMyers (whose ''Film/JamesBond'' films helped inspire ''Film/AustinPowers''), his later [[TheOtherDarrin James Bond incarnation]] Creator/PierceBrosnan, Creator/HarrisonFord (his onscreen son), and Creator/JamesEarlJones.

* ChronicallyKilledActor: got into this in his later career (Draco, Arthur, Allan Qartermain).

** He has turned down both the roles of Gandalf in Creator/PeterJackson's adaptation of ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings'' and the role of Albus Dumbledore in the ''Film/HarryPotter'' film series. Madnessh!

Not so much an actor as a force of nature, tall, burly Scottish actor [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever Sir]] Thomas Sean Connery (born August 25, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland) made his career as the first actor to play Film/JamesBond on the big screen, one of many in a long line of lead roles that he would play over the course of his career. A former milkman, brick layer, truck driver and body builder (back in the days when that meant 'big and athletic' rather than 'steroid-fuelled and vein-covered') notable for [[CarpetOfVirility his impressive body hair]], effortless masculinity and unique variation on the Scottish accent, Connery's [[EvenTheGuysWantHim sex-symbol]] status has proved [[SilverFox surprisingly durable despite the ravages of time]], the early onset of baldness (he wore a toupee to play Bond - and reputedly wanted to go without for ''Film/NeverSayNeverAgain''), and occasional press stories of misogyny on his part notwithstanding.

There is even a website for [[http://thingsseanconneryshouldsay.com/ things Sean Connery should say.]]