The actor Sir Sean Connery, best known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond, has died at the age of 90.The Edinburgh-born star was the first to bring the role of Ian Fleming's book series to the big screen and appeared in seven of the cinematic spy thrillers (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again).Sir Sean's acting career spanned seven decades and also included films like The Hunt for Red October, Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock.


. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery and wife Micheline attend the 75th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater on March 23, 2003 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Kevin Winter

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Backed by his own likeness as James Bond in 1962, actor Sean Connery, 53 son of a Scottish mill-worker, whose latest film, Never Say Never Again opens at the Warner Theatre, Leicester Square. Photo: PA Archive

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery, best known for his role in seven of the James Bond films, relaxing in his ground floor basement flat in London's NW5. Photo: Hulton Archive

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery, his wife Micheline Roquebrune and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wave to the crowd as they march up Sixth Avenue during the world's largest pipe and drum parade to celebrate Scottish Tartan Day April 6, 2002 in New York City. Photo: Mario Tama

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
29th August 1962: Scottish actor Sean Connery, best known as Secret Agent 007 in the James Bond films, sets off for a game of golf. Photo: Chris Ware

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery, his wife Micheline, and Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell attend the "Dressed To Kilt" fashion show celebrating Tartan Week and benefiting The Friends of Scotland, at Sotheby's April 5, 2004, in New York City. Photo: Evan Agostini

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
15th October 1976: Film star Sean Connery gets a few tips from American golfer Arnold Palmer, his partner in a Pro-Am tournament in Paris. Photo: Central Press

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
WASHINGTON Kennedy Center Honorees, US dancer Judith Jamison and Scottish actor Sean Connery, applaud with First Lady Hillary Clinton and US President Bill Clinton after the singing of the National Anthem at the Kennedy Center 05 December 1999 in Washington, DC. Jamison, Connery and three other performers were honored during the ceremony. Photo: MARIO TAMA

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
BERLIN - DECEMBER 3: Sir Sean Connery and wife Micheline Roquebrune attend the "European Film Awards 2005" at Arena on December 3, 2005. Photo: Tom Maelsa

. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery and wife Micheline Roquebrune laugh during the 34th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Sir Sean Connery held at the Kodak Theatre on June 8, 2006 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Frazer Harrison

1. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery and wife Micheline attend the 75th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater on March 23, 2003 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Kevin Winter

2. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Backed by his own likeness as James Bond in 1962, actor Sean Connery, 53 son of a Scottish mill-worker, whose latest film, Never Say Never Again opens at the Warner Theatre, Leicester Square. Photo: PA Archive

3. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery, best known for his role in seven of the James Bond films, relaxing in his ground floor basement flat in London's NW5. Photo: Hulton Archive

4. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery, his wife Micheline Roquebrune and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wave to the crowd as they march up Sixth Avenue during the world's largest pipe and drum parade to celebrate Scottish Tartan Day April 6, 2002 in New York City. Photo: Mario Tama