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.
21. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Sean Connery and Michael Caine in Rudyard Kipling's The Man Who Would Be King. Photo: PA
22. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Superspy James Bond, played by actor Sean Connery (right), is held at knifepoint by Adolfo Celi as Emilio Largo in a scene from the film 'Thunderball', being filmed at Pinewood Studios, UK, 1965. Photo: Stephan C Archetti
23. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
Former James Bond stars Roger Moore and Sean Connery at the BAFTA Tribute to Connery at London's Leicester Square Odeon. Photo: PA Archive
24. Actor and proud Scotsman Sir Sean Connery
James Bond actors Sean Connery and Honor Blackman, to promote the film 'Goldfinger', 1964. Photo: Express