Best Of Sean Connery: 15 Top-Rated Movies Of The Former James Bond Actor

January 12, 2018

The popular James Bond fictional character and movie about him have literally become household names today. And most people who are familiar with the character must have heard of Sean Connery. After all, he is the first actor who ever portrayed this personage.

Sean Connery

Born Thomas Sean Connery on August 25, 1930, he is a retired Scottish actor and producer who have won numerous awards, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Henrietta Award. Connery starred in seven Bond films between 1962-1971 and 1983.

He acted in Finding Forrester, Marnie, Murder on the Orient Express, and many others. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and in 1989, he was proclaimed “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine.

In 1999, at the age of 69, he was voted “Sexiest Man of the Century”. Sean Connery was active between the years 1954-2012.

His top-rated movies

Aside from the James Bond franchise, Sean Connery has starred in many amazing movies, below are pictures from his greatest performances.

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"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"

Sean Connery and Henry John leaning on a tree in the woods as they pose for a picture.

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"From Russia With Love"

Sean Connery and Daniela Blanche stand together in front of a scenic background, including the Hagia Sophia.

"Gold Finger"

Sean Connery is pictured while lighting a cigarette.

"The Untouchable"

Sean Connery holds up his award as the best actor in a supporting role at the Oscar's.

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"Diamonds Are Forever"

Sean is pictured in a serene location in the USA while filming the movie.

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"Finding Forrester"

Sean Connery is pictured riding a bike on the movie set.

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"Marnie"

Sean is seen walking past a lady on white in the movie.

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"Never Say Never Again"

Sean Connery posed with Barbara Carrera and Pamela Salem during a press conference for the movie.

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"Woman of Straw"

Gina Lollobrigida and Sean Connery are resting as Gina lies back in an adjustable armchair.

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"You Only Live Twice"

Sean Connery and Japanese actress Mie Hama locked in a passionate embrace on a boat.

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"The Red Tent"

Connery and Italian actress Claudia pictured drinking tea during the production of the movie in Russia.

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"The Rock"

Sean Connery's barber GIF.

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"Robin and Marian"

Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn in a scene from Columbia's film "Robin and Marian".

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"The Name of the Rose"

Sean at the London premiere of the movie.

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"The Russia House"

Connery on the set of the film.

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Sean's AFI Achievement

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In 2006, Sean Connery got the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award. He not only gave a wonderful speech but also entertained the audience with his dance moves and sense of humor.

Fans agree that this James Bond actor is one movie star the world will not forget in a hurry.