BBC News | UK | Connery: Bond and beyond When film star Sean Connery was overlooked for a knighthood last year, it was reported to be because of his support - both ideological and financial - for the Scottish National Party. Britain's biggest film star claims never to have forgotten his Scottish roots. From his "Scotland Forever" tattoo - on his arm - to his support of educational projects for young Scots, Connery never misses a chance to proclaim his love for the "Auld Country". Connery, the eldest of two sons born to a truckdriver and charwoman, grew up in impoverished surroundings in Edinburgh. By the age of nine he was helping to support his family with a milkrun. After leaving school at 13, he joined the Royal Navy, only to be discharged because of ulcers. He was also a model for art classes and his bodybuilding won him third place in the 1953 Mr Universe contest. Connery lapped up this first taste of fame. His first big-screen assignment of any note was in 1958 with Lana Turner in Another Time, Another Place.
Sean Connery Profile Rising from humble working class roots in his native Scotland, Sean Connery soared to international stardom in the 1960s as the original James Bond, the ubersuave British secret agent created by author Ian Fleming. During the three decades following Bond's debut, Connery showed that he had more to offer than tuxedos and shaken (not stirred) martinis. Over the years Connery has proven to be one of Hollywood's most enduring talents, adapting to a wide variety of genres with ease and enjoying a longevity rarely seen in Hollywood. Born into a blue collar family in Scotland, Connery spent his youth working at menial jobs, leaving school early to work full time to help provide for his family. At sixteen, he enlisted in the Royal Navy, in which he served for three years. Upon returning home, Connery took a variety of jobs including bricklayer, coffin polisher and lifeguard-nothing hinting at his life to come as a movie star. by Andrea Passafiume
Sean Connery, famous people from Edinburgh. Born in Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the LothiansBorn on 25th of August 1930 Sean Connery, born August 25th 1930 Thomas Sean Connery in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, is an award-winning Scottish actor and producer who is probably best known as the first actor to play James Bond in cinema, starring in a total of 7 Bond films. The eldest of 2 boys, Sean's father Joseph was a factory worker and truck driver and his mother Effie a cleaner. He left school early and worked as a milkman before joining the Royal Navy, aged 16. He was later discharged on medical grounds, and returned to work as a milkman. This was followed by a series of menial jobs including lorry driver, bricklayer and coffin polisher. Links: Straight from the horses mouth James Bond International Fan Club More famous Britons here Contributors: Do you have a site related to Sean Connery? 3389 views since 31st January 2007
Sean Connery Sir Thomas Sean Connery (1930 - ) Sean Connery was born on the 25th August, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is a well-known, Oscar-winning Scottish film and stage actor. The role that most people associate with Sean is James Bond, secret agent 007. Sean Connery was born August 25, 1930 in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1962 was an eventful year for Sean Connery, he married the Australian actress Diane Cilento (appeared in the classic Wickerman) and appeared in Iain Fleming's Dr. Other roles came to him over the years but it was in his role as an older mentor in the movie Highlander that his career seemed to be revitalised. Sean Connery has stated that he is writing a history book and he remains involved in Scottish Politics. You can find out more about Sean at his site: Or the Scottish Nationalists at: Back to Famous Scots