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Sean Connery

(1930–2020) Film Actor United Kingdom

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Sean Connery was a film actor from the United Kingdom, best known for Being a Scot.

Quick Facts About Sean Connery

Born: August 25, 1930
Died: October 31, 2020
Nationality: United Kingdom
Profession: Film Actor
Notable works: Being a Scot
Spouse: Micheline Roquebrune

About Sean Connery

He originated the role in Dr. No (1962) and continued with From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967) and Diamonds Are Forever (1971). His final Bond appearance was in the non‑Eon film Never Say Never Again (1983).

Awards & Honors

Golden Lion European Film Awards AFI Life Achievement Award BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture BAFTA Fellowship

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National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo Knight Bachelor Golden Globe Awards German Film Award for Best Actor Henrietta Award Kennedy Center Honors Academy Awards Saturn Awards Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Legion of Honour Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor Knight of the Legion of Honour Commander of the Order of the British Empire Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews Grand Officer of Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero

Quotes by Sean Connery · Page 2

To cultivate an English accent is already a departure away from what you are.

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If anything could have pulled me out of retirement, it would have been an Indiana Jones film.

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The key to a woman's heart is an unexpected gift at an unexpected time.

Heart

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More than anything else, I'd like to be an old man with a good face, like Hitchcock or Picasso.

Hitchcock

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Be careful what you shoot at . . . most things in here don't react too well to bullets.

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It would almost need a Mafia-like offer I couldn't refuse to do another movie.

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I'm an easy target because of my political opinions.

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It's a kind of madness in cosmopolitan cities now.

Cities

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Laughter kills fear, and without fear there can be no faith. For without fear of the devil there is no need for…

Devil

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I can't afford to slow down, but I suppose it really depends. As long as there's enough enthusiasm, then one wants to…

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Here are women who take it to the wire. That's what they are looking for, the ultimate confrontation. They want a smack.

Confrontation

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There are women who take it to the wire. That's what they are looking for, the ultimate confrontation. They want a smack.

Alaska

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Ever since the introduction of psychoanalysis there have been too many terms to excuse behavior and phrases that can be [used] to…

Behavior

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There's a lot of fantasy about what Scotland is, and the shortbread tins and that sort of thing.

Fantasy

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You know, the Oscar I was awarded for The Untouchables is a wonderful thing, but I can honestly say that I'd rather…

Golf

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I've never kept a record of anything. I gave away everything: all the posters, the memorabilia that would have been helpful -…

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But as a Scot with a lifelong love of Scotland and the arts, I believe the opportunity of independence is too good…

Art

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I dont think Ill ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories but those days are over. Ive done a voiceover…

Memories

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I have a great respect for money. I know how hard it is to earn and keep, especially with our diabolical taxes…

Money

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The knighthood I received was a fantastic honor but its not something Ive ever used and I dont think I ever will.…

Knighthood

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Your background and environment is with you for life. No question about that.

Environment

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There's one major difference between James Bond and me. He is able to sort out problems!

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Perhaps I'm not a good actor, but I would be even worse at doing anything else.

Actor

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The Irish seem to have more fire about them than the Scots.

Fire

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If America had been discovered as many times as I have, no one would remember Columbus.

America

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It's not the worst thing to slap a woman now and then.

Inspirational

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The terrible beauty is that in the brotherhood of golf we are all the same - certifiable.

Beauty

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I am not a politician and I have no intention of being one.

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I like women. I don't understand them, but I like them.

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How peaceful life would be without love. How safe, how tranquil and how dull.

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I take the good with the bad. I can't love people in slices.

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I've never really fancied Mexican food. A taco rather minds me of a puncture outfit.

Food

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Love may not make the world go round, but I must admit that it makes the ride worthwhile.

Love

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I find if I just sit down and think, a solution presents itself.

Decision

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Don't wait for it to happen, don't even want it to happen - just watch what does happen.

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Scotland should be nothing less than equal with all the other nations of the world.

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There is nothing like a challenge to bring out the best in man.

Best man

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When you hear someone from the very north of Scotland speaking, I think its nice, very musical and harmonious.

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I've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving…

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Bond's introduction: "Bond. James Bond." Repeated in 17 subsequent Bond films. Number One in the Top Ten Most Famous Movie Quotes. -The…

Bond

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