Before making a name for himself in acting, Connery tried out a lot of different things, which included competing in the 1953 Mr. Universe pageant, as seen in @galexaustralixcomau’s post. While he couldn’t win, the young Connery did catch a casting director’s eye and thus began his career in the world of acting.
Disney Productions’s 1959 feature Darby O'Gill and the Little People changed his fortune for the better. He landed one of the leading roles in the movie, and his performance was widely appreciated in the industry. Check out the poster on @robynhurst’s post.
In the early 1960s, Connery was offered the role of James Bond, a.k.a 007, a secret service agent, in a British film series. Although he was reluctant at first, Connery accepted the role, knowing what it could achieve. And boy, was he right! As @glamofthepast mentions, he was a forever icon and an inspiration.
Margaret Nolan, as seen in this post by @sir_sean_connery, played Dink in Goldfinger. She played Bond’s masseuse and did a stellar job. This role went on to define her career. Fun fact: Since Connery could not make it to Miami to film the Miami sequence, he had to film his part on a soundstage at Pinewood Studios.
To say that Connery did an amazing job as Bond would be an understatement. His portrayal couldn’t have been any better and still resonates with people even after five decades. His work continues to influence actors and filmmakers alike. Check out a still from his movie Dr. No in this post by @nouvellevaguefr.
Connery was an avid golfer. He loved playing the sport whenever he could and kept at it even after turning old. As seen in @seanconnerydaily’s post, he was pictured while filming the unforgettable golf scene in Goldfinger.
After the release of You Only Live Twice, Connery took a break from playing Bond to try something else. He starred in Edward Dmytryk’s Shalako beside Brigitte Bardot, and the film earned its fair share of praise. Check out this picture of Connery and Bardot in @sir_sean_connery’s post.
Never Say Never Again was the last of the Bond movies that starred Connery. Here, in @sir_sean_connery’s post, he’s pictured with Kim Basinger, who played the role of Maximillian Largo’s girlfriend.
The Scottish actor worked in a whole list of films from the ‘70s to the turn of the century. He starred in A Bridge Too Far, Murder on the Orient Express, The Man Who Would Be King (1975), and The Untouchables, among others. He revolutionized the industry with his gritty roles.
Recognition followed the actor wherever he went. He won the Best Actor in Supporting Role at the 60th Academy Awards for his role in Brian De Palma’s American crime film The Untouchables. He also won the Award for Best Actor for his role in The Name of the Rose the same year. Don’t forget to check out this picture of him holding his Oscar in @007everythingornothing's post.
Connery played the role of Jones’s dad in Steven Spielberg’s 1989 action-adventure Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. Spielberg has said, “Who else but Bond could have been worthy enough to play Indiana Jones' dad?” Check out @sir_sean_connery’s post for some behind-the-scenes stills.
Connery charisma was unmatched, and this picture, as seen in @junyoung_kang27’s post, is proof of that. It came as no surprise when he was voted the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine in 1989. He was then awarded the title "Sexiest Man of the Century" 10 years later.
Sean Connery became Sir Sean Connery in 2000 at the age of 69. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at the Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, as seen in this post by @theadventuresofdananddad, for his work in the entertainment industry.
Connery married the Moroccan-French painter Micheline Roquebrune in 1975. His son, Jason Connery, is an established British actor-director known for his work in Robin of Sherwood. Here, in @sir_sean_connery’s post, the family’s pictured attending the BAFTA Tribute in 1990.