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.
9. Martine Beswick and Sean Connery in Thunderball in 1965
Martine Beswick and Sean Connery in Thunderball in 1965 Photo: Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock
10. Mie Hama and Sean Connery in You Only Live Twice - 1967
Mie Hama and Sean Connery in You Only Live Twice - 1967 Photo: Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock
11. Sean Connery as James Bond in Diamonds are Forever in 1971
Sean Connery as James Bond in Diamonds are Forever in 1971 Photo: Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock
12. Sean Connery in A Bridge Too Far in 1977
Sean Connery in A Bridge Too Far in 1977 Photo: United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstoc