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.
13. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Scottish actor Sean Connery waves to the gallery from the Royal Box on Centre Court at the 119th Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, 25 June, 2005. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
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Scottish actor Sean Connery, President of 12th French Academy Cesar Awards, winks at the photographer while dancing 07 March 1987 in Paris witch French actress Jeanne Moreau, the annual French film Industry award ceremony. Photo: MICHEL GANGNE
15. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery and Luciana Paluzzi being photographed in bed on the set of the James Bond film, 'Thunderball', 8th March 1965. Photo: Harry Benson
16. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Andy Murray laughs with actor Sean Connery after his men's singles semi-final match against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic on Day Thirteen of the 2012 US Open. Photo: Matthew Stockman