Sean Connery

FilmTelevision Age

The original James Bond

Facts

Born: 1930
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Film
Era: Television Age

Overview

Played James Bond in seven films, from Dr. No 1962 to Never Say Never Again 1983, defining the role for generations. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Untouchables 1987. The Hunt for Red October 1990 and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1989 were major successes. He received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1999 and was knighted in 2000.

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