Sean Connery British Actor Known for Junket Whore
Sean Connery · film actor and character actor · British
Known for
Biography
Sean Connery (1930–2020) was a British actor from Edinburgh. His death was on 31 October 2020, at the age of 90. Among the titles he was known for are Junket Whore (1998) and Catch Me If You Can (2002).
He appears in Lilacs in the Spring (1954), the earliest title among his listed credits. He had 76 films and one TV series on record from 1954 to 2008. Roles on record include William Forrester in Finding Forrester (2000), John Patrick Mason in The Rock (1996) and King Arthur in First Knight (1995). Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner (2008) is the final credit listed before his death. The records also name him as director on The Bowler and the Bunnet.
The records list 27 awards won and 14 nominations for him. He won Henrietta Award in 1971, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is AFI Life Achievement Award in 2006.
Filmography
77 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner | Film | |
| 2003 | The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen | Allan Quatermain | Film |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can | James Bond | Film |
| 2000 | Finding Forrester | William Forrester | Film |
| 1999 | Entrapment | Robert MacDougal | Film |
| 1998 | Junket Whore | Film | |
| 1998 | Playing by Heart | Paul | Film |
| 1998 | The Avengers | Sir August de Wynter | Film |
| 1996 | Dragonheart | Draco | Film |
| 1996 | The Rock | John Patrick Mason | Film |
| 1995 | First Knight | King Arthur | Film |
| 1995 | Just Cause | Paul Armstrong | Film |
| 1994 | A Good Man in Africa | Dr. Alex Murray | Film |
| 1993 | Rising Sun | Captain John Connor | Film |
| 1992 | Medicine Man | Dr. Robert Campbell | Film |
Show all 77 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Highlander II: The Quickening | Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez | Film |
| 1991 | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Richard I of England, King Richard | Film |
| 1990 | The Hunt for Red October | Marko Ramius | Film |
| 1990 | The Russia House | Bartholomew Blair | Film |
| 1989 | Family Business | Jessie McMullen | Film |
| 1989 | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Henry Jones | Film |
| 1988 | Memories of Me | self | Film |
| 1988 | The Presidio | Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell | Film |
| 1987 | The Untouchables | Jimmy Malone | Film |
| 1986 | Highlander | Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez | Film |
| 1986 | The Name of the Rose | William of Baskerville | Film |
| 1984 | Sword of the Valiant | Green Knight | Film |
| 1983 | Never Say Never Again | James Bond | Film |
| 1982 | Five Days One Summer | Douglas Meredith | Film |
| 1982 | G'olé! | Film | |
| 1982 | Wrong Is Right | Patrick Hale | Film |
| 1981 | Outland | Marshal William T. O'Niel | Film |
| 1981 | Time Bandits | Agamemnon | Film |
| 1979 | Cuba | Film | |
| 1979 | Meteor | Dr. Paul Bradley | Film |
| 1978 | The First Great Train Robbery | Edward Pierce | Film |
| 1977 | A Bridge Too Far | Roy Urquhart, Major-General Roy Urquhart | Film |
| 1976 | Robin and Marian | Robin Hood | Film |
| 1976 | The Next Man | Khalil Abdul-Muhsen | Film |
| 1975 | The Man Who Would Be King | Daniel Dravot | Film |
| 1975 | The Wind and the Lion | Film | |
| 1974 | Murder on the Orient Express | Colonel Arbuthnot | Film |
| 1974 | Ransom | Col. Nils Tahlvik | Film |
| 1974 | Zardoz | Zed | Film |
| 1973 | The Offence | Film | |
| 1971 | Diamonds Are Forever | James Bond | Film |
| 1971 | The Anderson Tapes | Film | |
| 1970 | The Molly Maguires | Film | |
| 1969 | The Red Tent | Film | |
| 1968 | Shalako | Film | |
| 1967 | The Bowler and the Bunnet | Director | Film |
| 1967 | You Only Live Twice | James Bond | Film |
| 1966 | A Fine Madness | Film | |
| 1966 | Un monde nouveau | Film | |
| 1965 | The Hill | Film | |
| 1965 | Thunderball | James Bond | Film |
| 1964 | Goldfinger | James Bond | Film |
| 1964 | Marnie | Mark Rutland | Film |
| 1964 | Woman of Straw | Tony Richmond | Film |
| 1963 | From Russia with Love | James Bond | Film |
| 1962 | Dr. No | James Bond | Film |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Pte. Flanagan | Film |
| 1961 | Adventure Story | Film | |
| 1961 | Anna Karenina | Film | |
| 1961 | Macbeth | Macbeth | Film |
| 1961 | On the Fiddle | Film | |
| 1961 | The Frightened City | Film | |
| 1960– | An Age of Kings | Henry Percy | TV series |
| 1959 | Darby O'Gill and the Little People | Michael McBride | Film |
| 1959 | Tarzan's Greatest Adventure | Film | |
| 1958 | A Night to Remember | Life Boat passenger | Film |
| 1958 | Another Time, Another Place | Film | |
| 1957 | Action of the Tiger | Film | |
| 1957 | Hell Drivers | Film | |
| 1957 | No Road Back | Film | |
| 1957 | Time Lock | Film | |
| 1954 | Lilacs in the Spring | Film |
Awards and nominations
27 won, 14 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | AFI Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2005 | European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2005 | European Film Awards | Won | |
| 2003 | Grand Officer of Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero | Won | |
| 2000 | Knight Bachelor | Won | |
| 1999 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor | Entrapment | Won |
| 1999 | Kennedy Center Honors | Won | |
| 1998 | BAFTA Fellowship | Won | |
| 1998 | Golden Lion | Won | |
| 1997 | MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo | The Rock | Won |
| 1995 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | |
| 1995 | Saturn Awards | Won | |
| 1988 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Untouchables | Won |
| 1988 | Academy Awards | Won | |
| 1988 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Name of the Rose | Won |
Show all 41 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | The Untouchables | Won |
| 1987 | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 1987 | German Film Award for Best Actor | The Name of the Rose | Won |
| 1987 | Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Untouchables | Won |
| 1987 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 1987 | London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year | The Untouchables | Won |
| 1987 | National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Untouchables | Won |
| 1972 | Golden Globes | Won | |
| 1971 | Henrietta Award | Won | |
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews | Won | ||
| Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| 2001 | Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture | Finding Forrester | Nominated |
| 1999 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble | Entrapment | Nominated |
| 1998 | BAFTA Fellowship | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award | The Avengers | Nominated |
| 1997 | MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo | The Rock | Nominated |
| 1991 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Hunt for Red October | Nominated |
| 1990 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Untouchables | Nominated |
| 1988 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Name of the Rose | Nominated |
| 1988 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Untouchables | Nominated |
| 1987 | German Film Award for Best Actor | The Name of the Rose | Nominated |
| 1987 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | The Untouchables | Nominated |
| 1987 | National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Untouchables | Nominated |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Diane Cilento (1962 to 1973, divorced) and Micheline Roquebrune (1975 to 2020, ended by death). He was the father of Jason Connery. Education on record includes Tollcross Primary School.
Sean Connery Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Sean Connery at the time of death?
Sean Connery died on 31 October 2020 at the age of 90. He was born on 25 August 1930.
What is Sean Connery known for?
Sean Connery was known for playing James Bond in Catch Me If You Can (2002).
What is Sean Connery’s nationality?
Sean Connery was British, born in Edinburgh.
How tall was Sean Connery?
Sean Connery was 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
Who was Sean Connery married to?
Sean Connery’s marriages on record are to Micheline Roquebrune (1975 to 2020) and Diane Cilento (1962 to 1973).
Has Sean Connery won any awards?
Yes. 27 awards are on record, including AFI Life Achievement Award (2006).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q4573), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Rob Bogaerts for Anefo · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
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