- Criticized the media's coverage of the decision by the Panamanian authorities to revoke his diplomatic passport. He wrote to Foreign Secretary Samuel Lewis Navarro that while he had never used the passport, it made him feel a certain loyalty toward Panama. (2004)
- Says he will not be joining Taiwan's human chain protest against China on Feb. 28 as the island's official media had claimed. (February 24, 2004)
- Will appear in a holiday-season television ad to promote the work of a United Nations food agency, World Food Program. (December 17, 2003)
- Has ended his fight over END GAME -- He sued the production company Mandalay Entertainment and producer Peter Guber in October 2002, seeking $17 million after production of the film was canceled; Guber and Mandalay later launched a counter suit. On Wednesday, both sides announced they had reached an amicable settlement and all the lawsuits had been withdrawn. (October 31, 2003)
- Connery returned to Prague for the European opening of his film THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN and to keep a promise, donating $59,500 to help those affected by the floods that attacked Prague last year. (August 14, 2003)
- Connery used the Las Vegas premiere of his latest film THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN to inflame his feud with its director, Stephen Norrington -- When asked where the moviemaker, Connery replied, Have you checked the local asylum? Ask me about someone I like, will you? Everyone else in the film was a pleasure to work with. Not him. (July 3, 2003)
- Connery created the worst accent in the history of cinema in the 1987 movie THE UNTOUCHABLES, according to a poll conducted by British film magazine Empire. (July 1, 2003)
- Sean Connery, and Alan Cumming are among the top-flight names to become attached to the animated short film BILLY THE VET, the film's producers said -- The 20-minute short details the story of a remote Scotland-based international musical community held together by an eccentric vet (to be voiced by Connery). (June 24, 2003)
- Connery was so committed to his native Scotland's bid for independence that he financed the Scottish National Party for six years -- The actor reveals that he deposited $1.2 million in an off-shore account in 1995, and regularly donated the monthly interest of around $8,000 to the political party. (March 12, 2003)
- Connery hit back at claims his tax exile status in the Bahamas undermined his staunch support for Scottish independence - The actor revealed his tax records to The Herald newspaper, Glasgow, in a bid to forestall criticism ahead of May elections when he is expected to be an active supporter of the independence-minded Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP). (March 7, 2003)
- Connery is at odds with Stephen Norrington on the set of his latest blockbuster THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN -- according to a Britain newspaper, Connery admits there have been differences of opinion on almost everything, but he says that his philosophy has been to shoot the movie and talk about right and wrong afterwards. (November 19, 2002)
- Connery's surprise cameo in new James Bond film DIE ANOTHER DAY may be cut after an inconsistency with the original Bond novels was identified -- the film's bosses Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson were advised that in the Ian Fleming novels, which the successful franchise is based upon, Bond is an orphan. (November 6, 2002)
- Was ranked #14 in Empire (UK) magazine's The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time list. (October 1997)
- He was voted PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive in 1989.
- Wears a toupee in all the James Bond movies. He started loosing his hair already at the age of 21.
- At the age of 19 he was a nude model for the Edinburgh Art College.
- He was formerly worked as a coffin polisher and a milk delivery man.
- He's major contributor to the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP).
- He said in an interview that during the filming of NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN, he was taking martial arts lessons and in the process angered the instructor who in turn broke his wrist. Connery stayed with the wrist broken for a number of years thinking it was only a minor pain... the instructor was Steven Seagal.
- He once entered a Mr. Universe contest.
- He received a Knighthood from Britain's Elizabeth, Queen on New Year's Eve, 1999.
- Connery joined the Merchant Navy as a teenager but stomach ulcers forced him to leave. He received a disability pension for a period after this.
- During his time as a milkman, Connery delivered to Fettes School in Edinburgh--the same school which James Bond attended in Ian Fleming's novels following his expulsion from Eton.
- Legendary gossip columnist Liz Smith loved interviewing Sean Connery - because he had no clothes on.
- Has been voted Sexiest Man of the Century by more than 16, 000 women participating in a survey conducted by New Woman magazine.
- The role of the King of the Moon in THE ADVENTURES OV BARON MUNCHHAUSEN (1988) was intended for Sean Connery until the role was largely cut. Connery didn't think it was kingly enough, thus the role was played by Robin Williams.
- During the shooting of ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE (1958) in England, he was confronted by a gun-waving Johnny Stompanato, hoodlum boyfriend of Lana Turner. The jealous hood warned Connery to keep away from Lana. Connery answered by decking Johnny. Shortly thereafter, back in the U.S., Stompanato met his end at the hands of the frightened, butcher-knife-wielding teenage daughter of Lana Turner, Cheryl Crane.
- $20,000 was spent on Sean Connery's hairpiece in THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (1990)
- Although he is only 12 years older than Harrison Ford, he plays his father in INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989).
- Although many of the locations in GOLDFINGER (1964) are American, he never set foot in America during filming. All scenes where he's apparently in America were shot at Pinewood Studios, London.
- Between takes in THE PRESIDIO, he did a cameo as himself in MEMORIES OF ME (1988).
- Connery who made his debut as James Bond also in 1962, acted in THE LONGEST DAY (1962) along with Gert Fröbe and Curt Jurgens---two future Bond villains.
- Considered for the part of Captain von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965).
- For the first time, he performs the gunbarrel opening sequence in THUNDERBALL (1965). In the first three Bond films, the job was done with stuntman Bob Simmons.
- Having him play Jones' father was an inside joke to James Bond being the father of Indiana Jones. Spielberg had always wanted to do a Bond film but did Indiana Jones as a James Bond type character.
- His reply in THE ROCK when Goodspeed introduces himself is, But of course you are. This is the reply Connery as James Bond gives to Plenty O'Toole when she introduces herself in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971). It's also the reply Connery gives in RISING SUN (1993) when a threatening bodyguard tells him he's a black-belt.
- Hurt his back during the fight sequence with Oddjob in Fort Knox in GOLDFINGER. The incident delayed filming and some say that Connery used the injury to get a better deal out of the producer for the next 007 film.
- In the first scene of THE TAILOR OF PANAMA (2001) with Geoffrey Rush, a picture of Sean Connery golfing can be seen. Rush's character, Harry Pendel then goes on to say that the suit he is tailoring is much like one that Sean Connery used to wear. This seems to be a reference to Connery in his bond days, since he got much of his love of golf from the set of GOLDFINGER and since MI6 is featured in Brosnan's first scene.
- In the same film, John Mason says he was trained by the best, British Intelligence, Sean Connery used to play James Bond, of British Intelligence MI6.
- Insisted the producers of THE ROCK (1996) build a cabin for him on Alcatraz as he didn't want to travel from the mainland to the island every day; he got what he asked for.
- Paid $5,600 for his role in TARZAN'S GREATEST ADVENTURE (1959). When asked to play in the next Tarzan movie, he said he couldn't because Two fellows took an option on me for some spy picture, and are exercising it. But I'll be in your next. The spy picture was DR. NO (1962).
- Performed his own stunt fall from the rope bridge in THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING (1975).
- Received $3.5 million for nine days of filming HIGHLANDER II: THE QUICKENING (1991).
- Starring as King Richard in ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (1991), Connery got $250,000 for two days work. He donated it to charity.
- The scene in ZARDOZ (1974) where Zed (Sean Connery) and Consuella (Charlotte Rampling) turn into skeletons had to be shot three times. The first time, the film was damaged, and the second time, a studio helper accidentally exposed the negatives. Connery and Rampling were extremely annoyed, because of the time they had to spend having make-up done.
- THUNDERBALL was Sean Connery's own favorite performance as 007.
- Turned down the then astronomical sum of $5.5 million to play James Bond in LIVE AND LET DIE (1973).
- Whilst in Japan, he and his wife are hounded by the international press. During news conferences the press insisted on referring to Connery as James Bond. The last straw comes when local newsmen attempted to photograph him in a rest room. To ease the tension the producers remove his contractual obligation to do one more 007 movie, despite being offered $1 million. (YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967))
- Was chosen for the part of 007 (DR. NO (1962)) after Albert R. Broccoli's wife saw him in DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE POPE (1959).
- In the opening sequence in ENTRAPMENT (1999), the passcode on the security unit that the thief uses is 1007 for Connery as he was the 1st 007.
- He is only seven years older than Dustin Hoffman, but plays his father in FAMILY BUSINESS (1989)
- For a role in THE FIRST GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY(1979) he spent several days running on top of a moving train. The train was supposed to be travelling at 35mph; Connery argued it was going faster. The train driver was counting telegraph poles to measure the speed. A helicopter pilot confirmed Connery's suspicion - the train was travelling at over 55mph.
- (FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963)) During the helicopter sequence towards the end of the film, the inexperienced pilot flew too close to Connery, almost killing him.
- (DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971)) During one take of the fight in the elevator, actor Joe Robinson pulled off Connery's hairpiece.
- While filming FINDING FORRESTER (2000), it was discovered that Sean Connery could not type. When you see Forrester's hands on the keys, they are the hands of someone else.
- It was rumored at some point that Connery should appear on DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002), playing James Bond´s father. That would be a grave mistake, as James Bond was raised as an orphan.
- Was nominated for Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama in 2001 for FINDING FORRESTER.
- When on location in Prague to make a film, Connery said he was taken aback by the destruction floodwater caused in the picturesque city but heartened by the response of many to help in the crisis. (August 2002)
- He received the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh in 1991.
- Nominated for Best Actor at BAFTA Awards for THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (1991)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1990)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1990)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for THE UNTOUCHABLES (1988)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for THE UNTOUCHABLES (1988)
Quotes- "I've honestly not been too aware of my age until I went to the doctor for a full check-up. He said I had the heart of a young man - 'but you're not young, you're 40."
- "More than anything else, I'd like to be an old man with a good face, like Hitchcock or Picasso."
Awards- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: Special Prize for Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema (2002)
- ShoWest Convention: Lifetime Achievement Award (1999)
- European Film Awards: Audience Award, ENTRAPMENT (1999)
- European Film Awards: Audience Award - Best Actor, ENTRAPMENT (1999)
- Kennedy Center Honors: lifetime contribution to arts and culture (1999)
- British Academy Awards: Academy Fellowship (1998)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Adventure, THE ROCK (1997)
- Film Society of Lincoln Center: Gala Tribute (1997)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best On-Screen Duo, THE ROCK (1997) - shared with Nicolas Cage
- Golden Globe Awards: Cecil B.DeMille Award (1995)
- National Board of Review: Career Achievement Award (1993)
- American Cinematheque Award (1992)
- British Film Academy Award: Best Actor, NAME OF THE ROSE (1988)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards: Actor of the Year, THE UNTOUCHABLES (1988)
- Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor, THE UNTOUCHABLES (1987)
- German Film Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement: Actor, THE NAME OF THE ROSE (1987)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, THE UNTOUCHABLES (1987)
- National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actor, THE UNTOUCHABLES (1987)
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals: Man of the Year (1984)
- ShoWest Convention: Special Award - Worldwide Star of the Year (1982)
- Golden Globe Awards: World Film Favorites (1971)
- Laurel Awards: Action Performance, THUNDERBALL (1966)
- Laurel Awards: Action Performance, GOLDFINGER (1965)
- Laurel Awards: Top Male New Face (1964)
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