Their films in which Connery appeared included Marnie (1964), The Hill (1965), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), and The Man Who Would Be King (1975).
Although he did not enjoy the off-screen attention the role gave him, the success of the Bond films brought Connery offers from notable directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Sidney Lumet and John Huston. No, Connery played Bond in six of Eon Productions' entries and made his final appearance in Never Say Never Again.Ĭonnery began acting in smaller theatre and television productions until his breakout role as Bond. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 19. Sir Sean Connery (born Thomas Connery 25 August 1930 – 31 October 2020) was a Scottish actor.