A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sean Connery.
Sir Sean Connery was a Scottish actor best known as the original James Bond in the iconic film franchise. He starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983, beginning with Dr. No. His portrayal of the suave secret agent defined the character for generations. Beyond Bond, Connery had a distinguished acting career spanning several decades, but his role as 007 remains his most enduring and recognizable contribution to cinema.
In 1972, Sean Connery's global popularity led him to share a Golden Globe Henrietta Award with Charles Bronson for "World Film Favorite – Male".
In 1986, Sean Connery won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor for his role in the European production, The Name of the Rose. That same year, he appeared in a supporting role in Highlander, showcasing his ability to play older mentors to younger leads.
In 1987, Sean Connery received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role in 'The Untouchables'. In the same year, he also received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Name of the Rose'.
In 1987, Sean Connery starred in Brian De Palma's The Untouchables, playing an Irish-American cop. His performance received critical acclaim, earning him a BAFTA nomination, a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 1989, Sean Connery was voted by People magazine as the "Sexiest Man Alive".
In 1997, Sean Connery was first nominated for a knighthood. However the nominations were reportedly vetoed by Donald Dewar owing to Connery's political views.
In 1998, Sean Connery received the BAFTA Fellowship, a lifetime achievement award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
In 1998, Sean Connery was nominated for a knighthood for the second time. However the nominations were reportedly vetoed by Donald Dewar owing to Connery's political views.
In 1999, Sean Connery received the Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating his lifetime achievement in the performing arts.
In 1999, Sean Connery was voted by People magazine as the "Sexiest Man of the Century".
On 5 July 2000, Sean Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh.
In 2000, Sean Connery received positive reviews for his performance in Finding Forrester. He also received a Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema.
In 2000, Sean Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama in the New Year Honours, bestowing him the title 'Sir'.
In 2004, a poll in the UK Sunday Herald recognised Sean Connery as "The Greatest Living Scot".
In 2011, a EuroMillions survey named Sean Connery as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure".
In 2024, the Edinburgh International Film Festival established an annual award in Sean Connery's honor, known as The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence, which awards £50,000 to filmmakers chosen by audience vote.
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