Sean Connery’s Life In Photos

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Sean Connery – His Life in Pictures

Sean Connery – His Life in Pictures — Sean Connery is seen in this scene from 1964’s ‘Goldfinger’ with Shirley Eaton. It is one of many incredible films he’s starred in since the 1950s.

Sean is best known as one of the film industry’s most iconic actors. His death at the age of 90 on Oct. 31, 2020, left an irreplacable hole in the industry but what he’s left behind is an amazing legacy that will never fade. From his role as the original James Bond in several of the Bond films throughout the 1950s-1980s, to the great roles he had in some of his later films like ‘Finding Forrester’, he’s one of the timeless ones.

Sean’s talent and hard work has also been recognized over the years with prestigious honors such as an Academy Award, several BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, and he was even knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for his service to the film industry.

Go through this gallery to remember Sean and some of his best moments throughout his life.

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Sean Connery in ‘Diamonds Are Forever’

Sean Connery in ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ — Sean Connery in his famous role as James Bond in the 1971 film, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’. It’s one of the many films he played the role of Bond in.

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Sean Connery in ‘Dr. No’

Sean Connery in ‘Dr. No’ — Sean Connery poses with a gun in a promo photo for Dr. No in 1962. He played James Bond in the memorable film.

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Sean Connery in ‘From Russia With Love’

Sean Connery in ‘From Russia With Love’ — Sean Connery talks on the phone in 1963’s ‘From Russia With Love’. He looked handsome in a tie and sleek black pants.

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Sean Connery in 1957

Sean Connery in 1957 — Sean Connery wiping his face with a towel in 1957. He was considered one of the hunky actors of his day.

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Sean Connery in ‘Goldfinger’

Sean Connery in ‘Goldfinger’ — Sean Connery poses with his arm on Honor Blackman during scene in the 1964 film ‘Goldfinger’. They both had smiles on their faces in the cute moment.

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Sean Connery in ‘The Rock’

Sean Connery in ‘The Rock’ — Sean Connery in a still from 1996’s ‘The Rock’. He played the role of SAS Captain John Patrick Mason in the action thriller film.

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Sean Connery in ‘Dragonheart’

Sean Connery in ‘Dragonheart’ — Sean Connery in an intense scene in ‘Dragonheart’ in 1996. He starred in the film with Dennis Quaid.

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Sean Connery in ‘The Hunt for Red October’

Sean Connery in ‘The Hunt for Red October’ — Sean Connery gives a serious look in 1990’s ‘The Hunt for Red October’. He played Marko Ramius, Commanding Officer of Red October in the film.

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Sean Connery in ‘Finding Forrester’

Sean Connery in ‘Finding Forrester’ — Sean Connery in a still from 2000’s ‘Finding Forrester’. He played the role of William Forrester.

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Sean Connery in ‘The Man Who Would Be King’

Sean Connery in ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ — Sean Connery in 1975’s ‘The Man Who Would Be King’. He played the role of Daniel Dravot.

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Sean Connery in New York

Sean Connery in New York — Sean Connery looks great while out in New York in 2009. He wore a dark blue and green plaid blazer over a black top and black slacks.

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Sean Connery in ‘A Bridge Too Far’

Sean Connery in ‘A Bridge Too Far’ — Sean Connery in a still from 1977’s ‘A Bridge Too Far’. He played the role of Major General Roy Urquhart in the war film.

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Sean Connery in ‘The Untouchables’

Sean Connery in ‘The Untouchables’ — Sean Connery in 1987’s ‘The Untouchables’. He won an Academy Award for his role as Jimmy Malone.

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Sean Connery walks in the Big Apple

Sean Connery walks in the Big Apple — Sean Connery was spotted looking sharp while out and about in Downtown Manhattan in 2012. He wore a light blue button-down shirt with a green, red, and blue plaid tie.

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Sean Connery in ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’

Sean Connery in ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ — Sean Connery in a still from 1989’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. He played in the film alongside Harrison Ford.

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Sean Connery smiles in ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

Sean Connery smiles in ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ — Sean Connery and Vanessa Redgrave looking happy in 1974’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. He played Colonel Arbuthnot.

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Sean Connery in ‘Highlander’

Sean Connery in ‘Highlander’ — Sean Connery in 1986’s ‘Highlander’. He played an Egyptian immortal in the film.

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Sean Connery in ‘Marnie’

Sean Connery in ‘Marnie’ — Sean Connery in 1964’s ‘Marnie’. He played Mark Rutland in the film.

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Sean Connery in London

Sean Connery in London — Sean Connery is seen here in London before leaving for Las Vegas for his part in the new James Bond film ‘Diamonds are Forever’. He wore a black long-sleeved top and a green kilt.

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