007actor Sean Connery dies at 90

James Bond fame, the Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. The actor was the first to portray the role on the big screen and appeared in seven films as 007, which included every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again, between 1962 and 1983. He remained a fan favourite and was considered the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running franchise.It was his performance as an Irish cop in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables that brought him an Oscar. He also won two Bafta awards and three Golden Globes in his long and storied career.

Born in the slums of Edinburgh, Connery never completed his education as he left school to work as a labourer. Drafted into the Royal Navy at the age of 17, he was discharged in a few years due to a medical reason. After a series of odd jobs, he participated in the 1950 Mr. Universe competition, coming third. Starting his career as a model, Connery first acting outing was Requiem for a Heavyweight, a BBC production. Connery was largely unknown at the time – paid off as 1962’s Dr. No, the first of the Bond films, brought him international fame. From Russia With Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball followed in the next four years.

He left the franchise after You Only Live Twice, only to be tempted back for Diamonds Are Forever, which was called ‘tired’ by critics and Connery dismissed as too old for the role. He announced his retirement in 2005.He is survived by his second wife, painter Micheline Roquebrune and son Jason Connery.