Great Scots: Sir Sean Connery

Published on Monday 20 February 2012 18:39

Sir Sean Connery, Oscar-winning actor whose portrayal of James Bond has yet to be surpassed

Although Sir Sean Connery has enjoyed an extensive and prolific film career, which began in the mid-fifties with an uncredited appearance in Lilacs In The Spring, few would argue against the notion that his single greatest success has been his role as James Bond.

As the British secret agent, Connery exhuded charm and insouciance allied with a cold, ruthless demeanour: a combination that endeared him forever to fans of the Ian Fleming novels to such an extent that many argue that no actor will ever better Connery’s depiction.

The Edinburgh-born actor’s early career in the navy, and his brief flirtation with a football career, spoke more of a wandering soul than someone set on the silver screen. After a series of minor film roles, Connery accepted the role of James Bond in Dr No in 1962, and would star in four subsequent Bond films. As he moved beyond Bond, Connery was often cast in supporting roles, though he garnered much praise for roles in The Man Who Would Be King and The Untouchables, the latter for which he was awarded an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

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GraemeMcAllan

Monday, February 27, 2012 at 07:27 AM

BSP, he is NOT resident in Scotland as he would be forced to pay his substantial taxes to Westminster, and who can blame him - he's got a "Scotland Forever" tattoo on his arm, he remains the coolest JB ever, don't think he will ever be beaten - IMHO "Dr. No" is still a cool movie. Sure I read somewhere that even at age 69, he was the coolest guy from the last 100 years - oh, and my Mum claims to have turned him down when he asked her for a dance at the Palais (now a bingo hall at the WestfieldChesser area in Edinburgh) Wow, and he advertised Japanese whisky? So even as an old goat he can still earn a few groats - good for him, nothing wrong with that ;-)))

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burnsSTARpupil

Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 08:05 PM

Hello Bonnie Lass..point taken. I recently became aware that their product was enhanced by our own..30%, or there about. I'm interested as to.. " considering his roots in Edinburgh." Mmmm, are you at a disadvantage, born in the capital?! No offence. On second thought, he should never have sanctioned this product. The full taste of our world renowned, wouldn't be realised.

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Bonnie Lass

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 08:53 AM

#1 - as usual, knock Sean Connery! So what if what you say is true? Despite everything, we should be proud of him and what he has achieved. Considering his roots in Edinburgh, he is to be admired and respected. He has done so much for Scotland (and the image of Scottish males) that you do not mention. Wish there were more like him.

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burnsSTARpupil

Monday, February 20, 2012 at 07:56 PM

Will the Scotsman verify that Sean Connery let his name be used to promote JAPANESE whisky! Is he resident in Scotland? Answers on a postcaird.

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