In Pictures: Sir Sean Connery’s life on screen

The Edinburgh-born actor won fans over five decades of film-making.

Published Oct 31, 2020

Last updated Oct 31, 2020

Sir Sean Connery was the first actor to play James Bond in an illustrious career that saw him win an Oscar, two Baftas and three Golden Globes.

The Edinburgh-born actor, who celebrated his 90th birthday in August, won fans over five decades of films, starring in hits including Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, The Rock, The Mask Of Zoro, Highlander and The Hunt For Red October.

Film – BAFTA Tribute to Sean Connery – London — Two Bonds Sir Roger Moore with Sir Sean in 1990 (PA)

Film – Robin and Marian Filming – — Sir Sean and Audrey Hepburn in a scene from Robin And Marian in 1976 (PA)

Awards/Rigg/Connery — Dame Diana Rigg, who died earlier this year, was another Bond co-star (PA)

Sean Connery death — In 1967 with his then wife Diane Cilento and their children Gigi, nine, and Jason, four (PA)

BAFTA Connery & Connolly — With fellow Scot Sir Billy Connolly in 1998 (PA)

Scottish parliament Connery — Sir Sean and wife Michelina, arriving for the opening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh in 1999 (PA)

Sean Connery Memoirs – Edinburgh International Book Festival — Sir Sean launched his memoirs at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2008 (PA)