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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9. Coffin-polisher
One of Sir Sean's more unusual pre-Bond roles was as a coffin-polisher. Connery claimed he would bleach the coffins in order to make it seem as if they were made of oak. Photo: Contributed
10. 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
11. Lorry driver
Sean briefly followed in his father's footseps to become a lorry driver. Joe Connery had driven trucks for the North British Rubber Company. Photo: Unknown