Many will be aware of his 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.
October 31, 2022 marks two years since Sir Sean died, and here we take a look at 11 jobs done by the screen icon before he was famous.
5. Stage actor
Having settled on acting, Sean Connery appeared in The Seashell at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh in 1959. Within three years he was famous around the world as James Bond. Photo: Unknown
6. 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
7. 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
8. Anti-aircraft gunner
Shortly after leaving school, Connery joined the Royal Navy and trained in Portsmouth to be an anti-aircraft gunner. He was discharged on medical grounds due to a duodenal ulcer. Photo: Contributed