Sean Connery
Director Who Gave Sean Connery His First Lead Role Says Casting Was Actually His Wife’s Idea
Alvin Rakoff, the filmmaker who gave Sean Connery his first leading role in 'Requiem for a Heavyweight,' said the casting was actually his wife's idea.
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Jerry Bruckheimer Remembers Wooing Sean Connery for ‘The Rock’
For Jerry Bruckheimer, landing Sean Connery for 'The Rock' was almost as complicated as planning an escape from Alcatraz.
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Harrison Ford Mourns Death of Onscreen Father Sean Connery
Harrison Ford paid tribute to his Indiana Jones' father, Sean Connery. The legendary actor died Saturday. He was 90.
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Terry Gilliam Says Sean Connery Was Originally Written Into ‘Time Bandits’ as a Joke, Yet “Saved My Ass” on Fantasy Film
Terry Gilliam tells The Hollywood Reporter that Sean Connery was originally only written into ‘Time Bandits’ as King Agamemnon as a joke but "saved my ass" on the hit 1981 fantasy film.
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‘The Name of the Rose’ Screenwriter on Sean Connery’s Most Un-James Bond Role
'The Name of the Rose' screenwriter Andrew Birkin talks to The Hollywood Reporter about Sean Connery's most un-James Bond role, as medieval friar William of Baskerville. "Bond was a man of action. Here, Sean played a man of words."
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Andy Garcia Remembers His ‘Untouchables’ Co-Star Sean Connery
Andy Garcia recalls being inspired by Sean Connery growing up in Miami in the 1960s and later working with his boyhood hero in 'The Untouchables.' "It was destiny that I got to work with him."
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Tom Rothman Pens Tribute to Sean Connery: “The Movie Stars’ Movie Star”
Veteran Hollywoood studio executive remembers Sean Connery, whom he worked with at 20th Century Fox.
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Michael Bay Pens Tribute to Sean Connery and His “James Bond Smile” of Approval
Michael Bay pens a tribute to his 'The Rock' star.
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Critic’s Appreciation: Sean Connery, “300 Years Old But Still a Stud”
The legendary Scottish actor and definitive James Bond, who died last night at 90, was always in on the joke of his heroic masculinity and womanizing charm.
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‘Untouchables’ Screenwriter David Mamet Shares Touching Sean Connery Story
The Oscar winner — who died Saturday at 90 — made a personal call to a Mamet relative who'd fallen on hard times.
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From James Bond to ‘Untouchables’: 13 of Sean Connery’s Most Memorable Roles
See a list of Sean Connery's most memorable roles, from James Bond to 'The Untouchables.'
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Sean Connery’s ‘Untouchables’ Oscar Acceptance Speech Was Short — And Hilarious
The legendary actor died Saturday. He was 90.
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