Many will be aware of the James Bond actor’s time as a milkman for St Cuthbert’s Co-operative Society in Fountainbridge – but the future 007 turned his hand to around a dozen other jobs before pursuing a full-time acting career.
Sir Sean died on October 31, 2022.
Here we take a look at 11 jobs done by the screen icon before he was famous.
5. Lorry driver
Sean briefly followed in his father's footsteps to become a lorry driver. Joe Connery had driven trucks for the North British Rubber Company. Photo: Unknown
6. Milkman
Sean famously delivered milk for St Cuthbert's Co-operative and was based at the horses' stables in Grove Street in Fountainbridge near his family home. If half of the people claiming to have been delivered milk by the future star are to be believed, then Connery's round would have been the biggest on the planet! Photo: Bill Stout
7. Bouncer
Hired for his burly physique, Connery worked for a spell as a doorman at the Palais de Danse ballroom in Fountainbridge. It's said he adopted a no-nonsense approach and regularly had run-ins with the notorious Valdor Gang of Tollcross. Photo: RF
8. Bodybuilder
A member of the Dunedin Amateur Weightlifting Club in Edinburgh, Connery took a keen interest building and even competed at the Mr Universe competition in London. Photo: Contributed