11 jobs Sean Connery did around Edinburgh before becoming famous
Long before he earned superstar status as James Bond, Sean Connery was ‘Mr Oddjob’ and employed in a diverse number of professions around Edinburgh.
Most people are aware of his stint as a milkman for St Cuthbert’s Co-operative Society in his native Fountainbridge, but Connery turned his hand to around a dozen other jobs before pursuing a full-time acting career.
We take a look at 11 jobs done by the late film legend before he became famous.
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1. 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
2. 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
3. Life model
This painting by Alastair Fairweather shows Sean Connery as a life model. Sean earned some extra cash at Edinburgh's art college and was painted by a young Richard Demarco among other notable names. Photo: julie bull
4. Footballer
Sean Connery was a gifted footballer who attracted the attentions of Manchester Untied boss Matt Busby while playing for Bonnyrigg Rose. Sean famously rejected Busby's £25 a week contract offer - just as well his career as a film star took off. Photo: Contributed