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.
17. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sir Sean Connery, with wife Micheline, donning full Highland dress and wearing his medal after he was formally knighted by the Queen during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Photo: David Cheskin
18. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sir Sean Connery presents Robert Carlyle with the PPG Award for Best Performance in a British Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival Awards Ceremony at the Filmhouse. Photo: Danny Lawson
19. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Scottish actor Sean Connery and English actress Honor Blackman enjoy themselves during a break in filming the James Bond movie 'Goldfinger' at Pinewood Studios, UK, 25th March 1964. Photo: Keystone
20. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Scottish actor Sean Connery and Italian actress Daniela Bianchi rehearse and film a scene for the James Bond film 'From Russia With Love' at Pinewood Studios, UK, 9th April 1963. Photo: Terry Fincher