Sean Connery

Sir Sean Connery (born August 25, 1930), born Thomas Sean Connery, is an Oscar winning Scottish actor who has starred in many films and is best known as the original cinematic James Bond.

Connery is known for his trademark Scottish accent and, thought considerably older than more conventional sex symbols, is repeatedly mentioned as one of the most attractive men alive.

Biography
Connery was born to parents Joseph Connery and Euphamia 'Effie' MacLean in Fountainbridge (Edinburgh), Scotland. After leaving school, he joined the Royal Navy but was later discharged on medical grounds. Before acting, he held a varity of jobs including body building and lifeguarding before going to the sage in the 1950's.