10 of Sean Connery’s Most Iconic and Memorable Roles, From James Bond To William Forrester
The screen legend passed away on October 31 at the age of 90
This past Saturday, film legend Sean Connery passed away at the age of 90. The entertainment industry, of which he was part for half a century (he retired from acting in 2006, but returned briefly for a number of voice-over roles in 2012), mourned his death, but celebrated all of his contributions to the world of film—particularly in the action genre. Actors like Hugh Jackman, Sam Neill, George Takei, Alec Baldwin, and more honored them on their social media pages. Connery was a trailblazer and a pioneer; a man of class with one of the most iconic voices and accents in all of Hollywood. Generations upon generations of moviegoing audiences remember him best as the titular secret agent in films like Dr. No, Goldfinger, and Diamonds Are Forever, but he never allowed himself to be boxed in that role throughout his career. In the course of his 66-year career, he left a lasting mark on film lovers, from his star turns in Indiana Jones to The Untouchables.
In the gallery below, we look back at 10 of his most memorable roles in commemoration of his talents and artistry.
Sean Connery's Most Iconic Roles
Sean Connery's Most Iconic Roles
James Bond
Dr. No (1962), From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Never Say Never Again (1983). Connery’s most iconic role, of course, is as Special Agent 007 himself in the James Bond films, with his work in Dr. No to be so captivating that it catapulted him to worldwide—and lifelong—fame.
Zed in Zardoz (1974)
It’s hard not to recognize Connery’s character in Zardoz, a film about two tribes, the Brutals and the Eternals, in post-apocalyptic 2293, with his red bandolier and underwear, and nothing else.
Colonel Arbuthnot in Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
Connery played Col. Arbuthnot in the 1974 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 'Murder on the Orient Express,' alongside Vanessa Redgrave, Lauren Bacall, Anthony Perkins, and Ingrid Bergman.
Robin Hood in Robin and Marian (1976)
In Robin and Marian, Connery was paired opposite an equally iconic and beloved actor, Audrey Hepburn. The film focused on the legendary hero as he neared the end of his career.
Henry Jones, Sr. in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Having been known throughout his career as the rugged leading man of action films, 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' finds Connery playing a different type of character this time, the title character’s father, a reclusive academic.
William of Baskerville in The Name of the Rose (1986)
In 'The Name of the Rose,' Connery played William of Baskerville, a Franciscan monk who travels to an abbey following a suspicious death there.
Jim Malone in The Untouchables (1987)
Despite his legendary and iconic status, Connery was only nominated for an Academy Award once throughout his career. He won it anyway for his work in 'The Untouchables.'
Draco in Dragonheart (1996)
In 'Dragonheart,' Connery lends his voice to the character of Draco, the last remaining dragon who finds himself becoming allies with Bowen, played by Dennis Quaid.
Allain Quatermain in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
In 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,' Connery plays the adventurer Allain Quatermain in order to take down the evil Fantom before he gets the chance to start a world war. It is believed that the film was so bad that Connery left the business.
William Forrester in Finding Forrester (2000)
One of Connery’s final roles, reclusive author William Forrester guides a young African-American teenager who is admitted to a prestigious private school.
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