Sean Connery, James Bond star, dies at 90: ‘One of the true meaning of cinema’

Sean Connery, best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has died at the age of 90, his family said Saturday. Actor, j 007 played in seven movies Beginning with Dr. Nathi in 1962, he died in his sleep in the Bahamas. The actor was “upset for a while” with his son Jason Told the BBC.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Cannery had an acting career spanning decades that included multiple award-winning performances. He won the Scor for Best Supporting Actor for his work Untouchable In 1988 and won three Golden Globes. He also starred opposite Harrison Ford in 1989 Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, In which he played Jones’ father.

Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000. He retired from acting for most of that decade, but last played Bond in 2005 through a last-over. Video game adaptation With love from Russia. Her last role was in 2012 in the Scottish animated movie Voice Isover Sir Billy.

Over the years, he has appeared in dozens of films, ranging from Alfred Hitchcock and John Houston to working with directors from Steven Spielberg and Brian de Palma. In his pre-Bond work, he was best known for his 1959 Disney film about Darby Ogil and the Little People.

That was his appearance Dr., The first big-screen adaptation of one of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels, which introduced Connor to superstardom. He followed with a quick successor In love with Russia, Goldfinger, Thunderb .L And You only live twice, Over a period of five years. He stepped down from the role and renamed it 007 George Lesnby For a film, then returned in 1971 Diamonds are forever.

Kaner Neri made another comeback as Bond, starring in 1983 Never Saver Again (Reconstruction of Thunderball), which is said to have taken its name from Connery’s earlier opposition to returning to the role and then resuming.

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However there are other well-known artists, including Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Played by James Bond, Kerner is widely considered Critical 007. He brought a distinctive blend of expressive sophistication and intense brutality into the role, becoming a measuring stick with his acting, by which his successor was judged.

In his later years, he performed what was almost as iconic. Many times where Bond was clean-shaven, but sometimes being as physical as a British secret agent, he brought both power and wit to films including The Name the False Rose, The Untouchables, The Hunt for Red October and The Rock. Rotate to Indiana Jones series.

Tribute to Connery

Many people paid homage to the online actor, including the current James Bond. Daniel Craig, called Connery “One of the true meanings of cinema.”

Also to offer condolences to the Bond actor, George Lesnby, who reached the first place in the role after Connery’s huge success. He noted that “Sean Connery as James Bond inspired me personally but I think it will fit any age.”

“Every day with Sean Connery was a lesson on how to act on screen,” said Sam Neal, who starred with Connery in the 1990s. Hunt for Red October. “But all that charisma and power – it was absolutely unique to the scene.”

“I was heartbroken to learn of the death of Sir Sean Connery this morning,” said Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first prime minister. “Our nation today mourns one of its most beloved sons.”

Roger Moore, the actor who succeeded Connery in the 1973 role of Bond Let live and die, Died in 2017.

Connery’s representative did not respond to a request for comment.

CNET’s Sean Keane and Jon Skills contributed to this report.