Sean Connery

Who they were

Personal life Connery's first wife Diane Cilento in 1954 During the production of South Pacific in the mid-1950s, Connery dated a Jewish "dark-haired beauty with a ballerina's figure", Carol Sopel, but was warned off by her family. [ 1 ] He then dated Julie Hamilton, daughter of documentary filmmaker and feminist Jill Craigie . Given Connery's rugged appearance and rough charm, Hamilton initially thought he was an appalling person and was not attracted to him until she saw him in a kilt ,

Sir Thomas Sean Connery was a Scottish actor and film producer. Connery was the first actor to portray the fictional British secret agent James Bond in motion pictures, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. He originated the role in Dr. No (1962) and continued starring as Bond in the Eon Productions films From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967) and Diamonds Are Forever (1971).

Early life

Early life and education Sean Connery plaque near the site of his birth in Fountainbridge , Edinburgh Connery's birth certificate Thomas Sean Connery was born at the Royal Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 25 August 1930; he was named after his paternal grandfather. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Connery was of half- Irish and half- Scottish descent. He was brought up at No. 176 Fountainbridge , a block which has since been demolished. [ 3 ] His mother, Euphemia McBain "Effie" McLean,

Path and career

Career 1951–1959: Career beginnings Seeking to supplement his income, Connery helped out backstage at the King's Theatre in late 1951. [ 1 ] During a bodybuilding competition held in London in 1953, one of the competitors mentioned that auditions were being held for a production of South Pacific , [ 1 ] and Connery landed a small part as one of the Seabees chorus boys. By the time the production reached Edinburgh, he had been given the part of Marine Cpl.

Death and legacy Connery died in his sleep on 31 October 2020, aged 90, at his home in the Lyford Cay community of Nassau in the Bahamas. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] His death was announced by his family and Eon Productions ; [ 3 ] although they did not disclose the cause of death, his son Jason said he had been unwell for some time. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] A day later, his widow revealed he had dementia in his final years. [ 7 ] [ 8 ]

Why this date

Sean Connery appears on our October 31 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.