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Sean Connery (James Bond) Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More

Updated On : November 1, 2020

Short Biography

Sean Connery was born on 25-08-1930 in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was a Scottish Film Actor, Film Producer, Television Actor, Theatre Actor, Voice Artist & Politician.

Other Name: Sir Thomas Sean Connery, Thomas Sean Connery, James Bond
Other Professions: Film Producer Television Actor Theatre Actor Voice Artist Politician
Appearance: Hollywood

Sean Connery Complete Bio & Career

Sir Thomas Sean Connery was born on 25 August 1930. By profession, he is an actor and producer. He first started as a milkman and later on joined the royal navy in 1946. At 19, he was discharged from the navy owing to medical reasons. He practised several professions during his lifetime which includes lorry driver, a labourer, and a polisher. He started bodybuilding when he was 18. He also played football for the team named, Bonnyrigg rose in his childhood.
 
His bodybuilding competition in Edinburgh earned him the reputation of a hard man. He was greatly influenced by Robert Henderson, an American actor, and developed an interest in acting. This way he landed himself into an acting career. But initially, he secured extra roles only, not the lead ones, and struggled to fulfil his needs. Henderson helped him to fetch a role in Q theatre production. After this start, a Canadian director, Alvin Rakoff provided him with multiple roles. Besides this, he also did television shows like the jack benny program and sailor of fortune. He also appeared in an action picture named, the action of the tiger in 1957. In 1958, he played a lead role in a drama named, another time, another place. He worked in bond films like Goldfinger in 1964, Thunderball in 1965 and diamonds are forever in 1971. His character of James bond made him a star.
 
He announced his retirement from acting career on 8 June 2006 when he received his lifetime achievement award.

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

He died at the age of 90 (in his sleep) on 31-10-2020 at his home in Lyford Cay, Nassau, Bahamas.

DEATHDAY 31 October,2020 (Thursday)
DEATH PLACE Nassau
DEATH COUNTRY Bahamas

Sean Connery Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He was born to Joseph Connery and Euphemia McLean. He has a brother named Neil Connery. He is married to Micheline Roquebrune. Previously, he was married to Diane Cilento. He has a son named Jason Connery from the first wife.

Life's Important Dates Of Sean Connery

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Wheatish
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour White

Personal Info

Home Town Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nationality British
Address United Kingdom
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Hobbies Acting, Bodybuilding
Marital Status Married
Best Friends Michael Caine
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website seanconnery.com

Favourites

Favorite Color White, Blue
Favorite Place Dubai
Favorite Dress Formals, Coat-Pant
Favorite Accessories Watches

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Sean Connery

  • He worked as a babysitter for Peter Noble and Marianne.
  • He was of the opinion that hitting a woman was no big deal.
  • He lost his virginity to adult women in ATS uniform at the age of 14.
  • He is often called by his nickname, Tommy.

Sean Connery Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Sean Connery was 90 years 2 months & 6 days old age.