Sean Connery, James Bond actor, dies at 90 Sir Sean Connery, best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has died at the age of 90.
In a career spanning decades, the actor won an Oscar in 1988 for his role as an Irish cop in The Untouchables.
Sir Sean Connery, the Scottish actor who rocketed to fame as James Bond,was the first to portray the role on the big screen and appeared in seven films as 007, which included every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again, between 1962 and 1983.
He remained a fan favourite and was considered the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running franchise.
His son told BBC that the actor died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, and was unwell for some time.
James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said in a statement: “We are devastated by the news of the passing of Sir Sean Connery.
He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words
“The name’s Bond… James Bond” he revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent.
He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him.”
The popular star went on to cement his career with films such as Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), The Name of the Rose (1986), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), Entrapment (1999) and Finding Forrester (2000).
It was his performance as an Irish cop in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables that brought him an Oscar.
He also won two Bafta awards and three Golden Globes in his long and storied career. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000.
