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Famous as :
ActorBirth Name :
Thomas Sean ConneryBirth Date :
August 25, 1930Birth Place :
Edinburgh, Midlothian,ScotlandSpouse :
Diane Cilento (actress, 6-Dec-62 - 6-Sep-73), Micheline Roquebrune (since 6-May-75)Claim to fame :
As James Bond in Bond films
Ex-Bond Star Sean Connery to Return to Bond Film as Villain?
March 28, 2008 04:03:18As the 22nd installment of James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" is well in the production, it is revealed that the former James Bond depicter Sean Connery has considered to return to the super-spy film franchise. However, according to press release, the seven time Bond star won't be reprising his notable role, instead he is eyeing to be the bad guy.
The star of "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" expressed his desire stating, "I wouldn't mind coming back as a Bond villain. But I don't think they would pay me enough. They don't pay the money for other parts, only for the Bond character, although that wasn't the case when I was doing it. " Allegedly, the 77-year-old Academy Award-winning actor has been involved in negotiations to land a villain role with the film's producers since Daniel Craig has been tapped to bring the Ian Fleming's agent back to the big screen with "Casino Royale".
The Harris Poll's Annual Lists of America's Favorite Movie Stars and TV Personalities
January 16, 2008 01:01:17The Harris Poll's annual lists of America's Favorite Movie Stars and America's Favorite TV Personalities are out and Denzel Washington and Ellen DeGeneres are the two big winners.
Is a two-time Academy Award- winning actor, Denzel is the first pick on the Favorite Movie Stars list, making it his second year in a row to score the first spot on the poll. As of Ellen, her being picked as the number one Favorite TV Personality marks her first time ever to dethrone the chat-show icon Oprah Winfrey who always tops the popularity chart in the past years.
Stars Make GQ's List of Most Stylish Men in the Past 50 Years
September 21, 2007 01:09:01
Monthly men's magazine GQ has made public its list of the Most Stylish Men and surprisingly it includes a few surprises.
Among the notable figures in the entertainment industry make the magazine's list of 50 Most Stylish Men in the Past 50 Years are the Academy Award nominated Italian film actor Marcello Mastroianni, musicians David Bowie and Bob Dylan, and actors Steve McQueen and George Clooney.
"Indy 4" Cast Update
June 08, 2007 02:06:01
The cast list of "Fourth Installment of the Indiana Jones Adventures" is getting longer by now as the project's filmmakers have delightfully added Oscar nominee John Hurt to join the already starry lineup consisting of Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, and Shia LaBeouf, an official press release stated.
The next installment of the hit adventure franchise after 1989's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", the picture marks the return of prominent filmmaker Steven Spielberg to the director's chair with George Lucas once more executive producing alongside Kathleen Kennedy. Shooting is due to begin June 18 this year using several locations globally, including New Haven, Connecticut and Los Angeles.
"Indy 4" Script Counts Sean Connery's Character In
May 05, 2007 11:05:47
Up for now, there is still no sign of veteran actor Sean Connery giving his nod to be cast in "Fourth Installment of the Indiana Jones Adventures" yet it appears that his character, Professor Henry Jones, has been submitted into the flick's screenplay instead.
Confirmed the inclusion is the movie's executive producer George Lucas as he received an honor from the San Francisco Film Society on Thursday, May 3.
Sean Connery Open to "Indy 4" Role
January 23, 2007 12:01:11
Though Sean Connery has already claimed to take a retirement from filmmaking, it looks that there is still a chance for moviegoers to see the veteran actor on the big screen again.
Previously confirming to U.K Teletext on the existence of the role of Dr. Henry Jones in "Indiana Jones 4", the Scottish thespian has indicated that he is in consideration to reprise the role, saying "perhaps" upon being asked by Scotland on Sunday on returning in front of the camera for the part.
Sean Connery Ditched Plans to Write An Autobiography
August 22, 2006 11:08:04
Apparently Sean Connery is a bit confuse about his own autobiography. Back in the year 2004, the actor broke a promise not to write about himself and signed up to a book of his memoirs.
Soon thereafter he was reported to fire the writer, hired another, then pulled out completely and returned the £2 million advance due to privacy concerns. And to everyone's surprise, he recently announced he would have another shot at another autobiography.
Sean Connery Sues the Sherwood Country Club
March 15, 2006 11:03:34
Sean Connery is suing the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks for $1 million, claiming they have used his name to boost business and failed to pay back money he said he was owed when he ended his membership.
Filed the lawsuit at Los Angeles Superior Court, the actor claimed the country club had used his "worldwide celebrity" to enhance its reputation and thus seeking more than $500,000 for breach of contract and more than $500,000 for "unjust enrichment".
Sean Connery Recovering From Kidney Tumor Surgery
March 13, 2006 10:03:05
The actor best known for his action as James Bond, Sean Connery, is recovering from kidney tumor surgery.
Underwent the operation in New York a few weeks ago, he is now recovering at his home in the Bahamas, his spokesman James Barron said Sunday March 12th, 2006.
America's Favorite Movie Stars per the Harris Poll
January 21, 2006 11:01:01Lucky Tom Hanks that he's been chosen America's Favorite Movie Star for the second year in a row, according to a poll released Friday Jan 20th by Harris Interactive. The survey, involving 1,001 adults, places Johnny Depp as second on the list, ahead of Harrison Ford and John Wayne who both tied in 3rd spot.
Rounding out the top 5 is actress Julia Roberts. Clint Eastwood is in 6th place, while Mel Gibson is in 7th spot. George Clooney is 8th, followed then at 9th by Sean Connery, with Sandra Bullock rounding out the Top 10 list on the poll.
AFI Life Achievement Goes to Sean Connery
November 11, 2005 02:11:37Sir Sean Connery has been selected by the American Film Institute's (AFI) Board of Trustees as the one deserves to receive the 34th AFI Life Achievement Award. This obviously is the highest honor for a career in film.
The award will be presented to Connery at a gala tribute in Los Angeles on June 8, 2006. Speaking about the matter, Howard Stringer, chairman of the AFI Board of Trustees, claims Connery as "an artist of the highest order."
Memoir of Connery Left Behind
July 12, 2005 10:07:47"Sir Sean doesn't need the money, everyone knows that. The book was always about setting the record straight. But looking back on your life when you are aged 74 is a very emotionally demanding thing to do," so said a source. That statement is more than enough to explain the reason behind Sean Connery decision to shelve the idea of writing a biography of him.
Has ditched plans for the long-awaited project, the star already returned a staggering $1.7 million advance to the publishing giants Harper Collins. Moreover, he also abandoned plans to work either with original writer and childhood pal Meg Henderson or second choice Hunter Davies.
Connery Reprising 007 for Video Game
April 06, 2005 11:04:28The former super agent James Bond star Sean Connery has signed on to reprise his role as 007 for Electronic Arts' upcoming "From Russia With Love" video game. The "Hollywood Reporter" mentioned, Connery will record dialogue and lend his likeness to the game, which will be based on MGM's 1963 film classic, the second of six Bond outings for the thespian and the first bona fide hit in the franchise.
Apart from his retirement for an unofficial remake of "Thunderball," 1983's "Never Say Never Again," Connery told Reporter "As an artist, I see this as another way to explore the creative process. Video games are an extremely popular form of entertainment today, and I am looking forward to seeing how it all fits together."
Sean Connery to Write Memoirs
March 22, 2005 09:03:37Sean Connery is going to write an autobiography, which will be write by famous ghost-writer Hunter Davies, who has been signed by the acting legend since last summer. This second memoirs after Connery's previous one is planned to launch in 2007 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of his glittering film career.
It is reported that Davies will write openly all about Connery, including his sex life and wife beating that he always denies. This obviously drives the actor to such fear of losing his public image.
Connery, the Bad Neighbor
February 23, 2005 10:02:44James Bond actor Sean Connery has faced a $30 million lawsuit filed by a Manhattan eye doctor, his downstairs neighbor live on East 71st Street in the lower four floors of a six-story Tudor town house, built in 1869 where the actor live on the building's top two floors with his wife.
In his court paper Dr. Burton Sultan accuses Connery for causing constant noise, foul fumes, water leaks and a rat infestation resulted by his renovations began in September 2001. Further, Sultan explains that the star's construction has damaged his home interior and collection of Victorian and early 20th-century wicker furniture. For this damage, the doctor has tried repeated pleas to stop, but was ignored by Connery who "cursing and otherwise using indecent language" to Sultan's daughter, Dr. Marla Sultan, before finally slammed the door in her face.
