Connery

Connery is a surname of Scottish origin. It is carried by various individuals, most famously by the actor Sean Connery, whose career brought international recognition to the name.

Sean Connery (1930–2020) was a Scottish actor born in Edinburgh. He left school early and pursued a range of jobs before joining the Royal Navy in the early 1950s and later turning to acting. Connery rose to prominence in film after winning a role as James Bond, beginning with Dr. No in 1962. He played Bond in six official Eon Productions films through Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and appeared in the non-Eon Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983). Beyond Bond, he had a long career in theater, film, and television, earning widespread acclaim for his versatility and presence on screen.

In addition to his Bond legacy, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Untouchables (1987). He was knighted in 2000 for services to drama, recognizing his contributions to film, stage, and public life. Over the course of his career, he became one of the most recognizable and influential figures in cinema, known for a distinctive presence, a varied body of work, and a lasting impact on popular culture. Sean Connery died in 2020, leaving a lasting imprint on film history.