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Connery

American

[kon-uh-ree] / ˈkɒn ə ri /

noun

Sean, 1930–2020, Scottish actor.

Connery British

/ ˈkɒnərɪ /

noun

Sir Sean, real name Thomas Connery. born 1929, Scottish film actor, who played James Bond in such films as Goldfinger (1964). His later films include The Name of the Rose (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and Finding Forrester (2000)

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There were only 1,022 DB5s made between 1963 and 1965, which were given a huge boost when James Bond, played by Sean Connery, drove one complete with ejector seat and revolving number plates.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

It starred Frenchman Christopher Lambert as The Highlander, with Sir Sean Connery playing his mentor Ramirez – an Egyptian who had been based in Spain.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Sean Connery said that the most important moment in his own life was learning to read and his sons believe his legacy is giving young people that same empowerment.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

"He loved the Edinburgh International Film Festival," says his son Jason Connery.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

The next car forward, perhaps, would have been even better; for Connery saw, as he entered it, that but one of its sections was occupied.

From The Blind Man's Eyes by Balmer, Edwin

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