In pictures: Sean Connery's life in film

By Andrew O'Brien

Published 31st Oct 2020, 14:51 BST

Updated 1st Nov 2020, 11:35 BST

In Pictures – Here we look back at some of his film roles over the past six decades

The Scottish actor was the first to bring the role of 007 to the big screen and appeared in seven of the spy thrillers between 1962 and 1983.

1. Jack Lord, Ursula Andress and Sean Connery in Dr. No - 1962

Jack Lord, Ursula Andress and Sean Connery in Dr. No - 1962 Photo: Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock

Sean Connery as James Bond with Miss Moneypenny, Lois Maxwell From Russia With Love in 1963 Photo: Moviestore/Shutterstock

Sean Connery with Daniela Bianchi in From Russia With Love - 1963 Photo: Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock

From Russia With Love in 1963 Photo: Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock