Sean Connery: podcast appearances and interviews

Sir Thomas Sean Connery was a Scottish actor and film producer. He is best known for being the first actor to portray the fictional British secret agent James Bond in motion pictures. Connery starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983, originating the role in Dr. No and continuing with films such as From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, and Never Say Never Again. In addition to his work as Bond, he appeared in films directed by notable directors including Alfred Hitchcock, Sidney Lumet, and John Huston. His filmography includes titles such as Marnie, The Hill, The Offence, Murder on the Orient Express, The Man Who Would Be King, Robin and Marian, A Bridge Too Far, Time Bandits, Highlander, The Name of the Rose, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Hunt for Red October, Dragonheart, The Rock, and Finding Forrester. His last film roles were in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Sir Billi. Connery received numerous awards throughout his career. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables, becoming the first Scottish actor to win a major Oscar. He also received the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, Tony Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the BAFTA Fellowship, and the Kennedy Center Honors. Recognized internationally, he was made a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in France and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 for his services to drama.