For many diehard 007 fans, Sean Connery and James Bond are nearly synonymous.
The Scottish actor originated the character on screen with the first film in the ultra-successful franchise, 1962’s Dr.
No, and though he had quite a bit of experience on the stage and screen before this film, the role of Bond catapulted him to overnight stardom.
He would go on to play Bond in a total of seven films, finishing with 1983’s Never Say Never Again.
His swagger and natural sex appeal helped sell the character, even when he was placed in undeniably silly situations.
Connery also did most of his stunts, some of which proved to be quite dangerous.
While filming a key action sequence in Dr.
No, the star was very nearly killed.