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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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It also served as the backdrop of the 1996 action thriller The Rock starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage and the 1979 drama Escape from Alcatraz with Clint Eastwood.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

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

Elspeth was the daughter of Maj Gen Roy Urquhart, who commanded the British Airborne Division at Arnhem in 1944 and was portrayed by Sir Sean Connery in the 1977 film A Bridge Too Far.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

After Sir Sean's death in 2020, Jason, his brother Stephane and the rest of the Connery family were keen to maintain his connection to the festival he had championed.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

Eaton, however, paid no attention to him, but was busy taking off his coat and settling himself in his section as Connery passed.

From The Blind Man's Eyes by Balmer, Edwin

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