Sean Connery, Known for Playing James Bond, Dies At 90

Hollywood actor Sean Connery, known for playing fictional detective James Bond in a number of films, has passed away. He was 90.

Connery, the first actor to play Bond onscreen, worked in seven Bond films—Dr No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds are Forever and Never Say Never Again.

Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and sophisticated British agent James Bond and went on to dominate the silver screen for four decades, has died aged 90, reported the BBC.

As Bond, his debonair manner and wry humour in foiling flamboyant villains and cavorting with beautiful women belied a darker, violent edge, and he crafted a depth of character that set the standard for those who followed him in the role.

He would introduce himself in the movies with the signature line, ‘Bond – James Bond.’ But Connery was unhappy being defined by the role and once said he “hated that damned James Bond”.

Tall and handsome, with a throaty voice to match a sometimes crusty personality, Connery played a series of noteworthy roles besides Bond and won an Academy Award for his portrayal of a tough Chicago cop in ‘The Untouchables’ (1987).

He was 59 when People magazine declared him the “sexiest man alive” in 1989.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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