Sean Connery

Born in 1930 in Fountainbridge, Sir Sean Connery was a world-famous actor and perhaps Edinburgh's most famous son. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. His achievements in film were recognised with an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (including the BAFTA Fellowship), and three Golden Globes. He was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. A staunch supporter of Scottish independence, he is pictured in Holyrood Park heading to the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 2004.

Events that shaped the city over 150 years Kevin Quinn

Evening News journalist John Gibson borrows actor Peter O'Toole's binoculars during the latter's visit to Edinburgh in August 1984 (Picture: Albert Jordan)

Ian Rankin, Elsie Inglis and John Gibson: city has its fair share of legends Susan Dalgety

Jason and Fiona Connery with David Barras and Scott Mackay of the Scottish Youth Film Foundation during a visit to Leith Theatre.

Sir Sean Connery’s family to help young Scots to pursue a career in film and TV Brian Ferguson

Tartan Day is now in its 25th year with the celebrations in New York a particular highlight (Picture: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Scotland's global 'independence day' is helping our economy – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Gail Porter will be the Grand Marshall of New York City's Tartan Day Parade (Picture: Joe Maher/Getty Images)

Gail Porter and Pulse of the Place will win hearts and minds in Big Apple Susan Dalgety

Actor Sir Sean Connery, with wife Micheline, in full Highland dress and wearing his medal after he was formally knighted by the Queen in 2000 during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. PA

Sir Sean Connery painting expected to fetch £2 million PA

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has shared a story about meeting the late Sir Sean Connery in Edinburgh.

Martin Compston recalls 'intimidating' Sean Connery meal Gary Flockhart

The bill for the structural repairs to North Bridge has increased

Cutting potholes budget to fund North Bridge repairs - your views online By The Newsroom

Locals spotted Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher out for a few pints in Edinburgh ahead of his band's show at Murrayfield Stadium in 2009. Liam is pictured with fans outside The Halfway House pub on Fleshmarket close.

14 times famous faces were spotted out and about in Edinburgh Kevin Quinn

Favourite famous Scots - your views online By The Newsroom

These are the Scots that Edinburgh Evening News would like to invite around to dinner.

18 famous Scots who would make great dinner guests Laura Andrew

Long before he shot to stardom, the late Sir Sean Connery had many different jobs in his hometown of Edinburgh.

11 jobs Sean Connery did in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Film buffs gathered in Edinburgh on Wednesday evening for a vigil protesting the closure of two of Scotland’s leading independent cinemas as well as the end of the longest continually-running film festival in the world.

In pictures: Candle-lit vigil held at The Filmhouse Gary Flockhart

The Centre for the Moving Image runs both the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Filmhouse cinema. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak

Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse cinemas enter administration Brian Ferguson

Local residents watch fire engulf the Lyceum Cinema, in Slateford, in May 1963.

29 pictures from the 1950s and 1960s of Edinburgh's cinemas David Hepburn

Some of the Scottish filming locations used in the James Bond films.

9 James Bond filming locations you can visit in Scotland David Hepburn

Sir Sean Connery would have turned 92 on Thursday

Sir Sean Connery's family and friends gather in Edinburgh for moving celebration Stephen Wilkie

Actor Sir Sean Connery, with wife Micheline, donning full Highland dress and wearing his medal after he was formally knighted by the Queen during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. * Connery knelt while the Queen touched his shoulders lightly with a sword and made him a Knight during the ceremony in the Palace's Picture Gallery.

Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 sold at US auction Rahmah Ghazali

Film and music producer Bob Last has been appointed chair of the Leith Theatre Trust. Picture: Stuart Armitt

Music and film producer Bob Last to lead efforts to revamp historic theatre Brian Ferguson

The car's the star: Connery's Aston Martin DB5 achieved fame in its own right
Pic: Broad Arrow Auctions

One careful owner: Sir Sean Connery's Aston Martin DB5 for sale Stephen Wilkie

Nigel Havers is the host of the BBC's Bidding Room (Picture: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

Nigel Havers’ Bidding Room sounds like a hit for Leith Theatre – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Karen Gillan at the Edinburgh International Film Festival with the cast of Not Another Happy Ending

Doctor Who and Marvel star Karen Gillan in running to be next 007 Liam Rudden

The new Van Gogh Alive art show is running in Festival Square in Edinburgh until mid-July. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Cultural experiences are changing before our eyes – Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

Daniel Craig joked it would be an “absolute honour to be walked all over in Hollywood” as his Walk Of Fame star was unveiled. Photos: Getty Images

Daniel Craig gets star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame Gary Flockhart

More than 1,000 pieces of film and TV memorabilia worth an estimated £5.5 million are due to go under the hammer.

Sean Connery's James Bond suit up for auction Gary Flockhart

Sean Connery had the most romantic liaisons than any other Bond actor with 3.33 per film

Sean Connery revealed as ‘most debauched Bond’ Gary Flockhart

Crowds of holiday-makers cram onto Portobello Beach in May 1952 with the rollercoaster and funfair in the background.

21 pictures of Portobello in its 1950s and 1960s heyday David Hepburn

The Rig tells the story of a North Sea oil rig off the Scottish coast which gets cut off from all communication with the shore and the outside world due to earth tremors.

First images offer glimpse of Martin Compston in The Rig Tom Horton

A new Sir Sean Connery tartan in tribute to the late James Bond actor will be unveiled this weekend at the Dressed to Kilt fashion show in New York.

Sir Sean Connery tartan tribute to be showcased Gary Flockhart

Sean Connery was eager to help win devolution for Scotland, but he didn't want to be out of pocket.

Sean Connery backed Scottish devolution but feared being out of pocket Ryan Hooper

Two suits worn by the late Sir Sean Connery in films will go under the hammer in an online auction this week.

Sir Sean Connery’s suits up for auction Gary Flockhart

Scottish actor Sean Connery, with his brother Neil Connery and Neil's wife Eleanor Connery, after receiving his honorary degree from Heriot-Watt university in November 1981.

Readers' letters: At Darroch school with the Connerys By The Newsroom

Neil Connery is joined by a group of Bond Girl-style actresses at the Hilton Hotel in London to publicise his film Operation Kid Brother in 1968

Obituary: Neil Connery, plasterer, occasional actor and brother of 007 Brian Pendreigh

Vandals target buses in Edinburgh

Police were on the scene after receiving a report that a rock was thrown through... By The Newsroom

The awards ceremony was largely virtual this year, with only the hosts and presenters appearing in person at the Royal Albert Hall (Photo: Jonathan Brady)

The Bafta film awards have crowned their victors - here's the full list of winne... Alex Nelson

Sam Heughan says he would 'jump' at the chance to play James Bond.

Sam Heughan says he would 'jump' at the chance to play James Bond Beth Murray

(Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Could Sam Heughan be the next James Bond? Alex Nelson

St Andrews would be 'fitting' final resting place for Sir Sean Connery, says his son.

St Andrews would be 'fitting' final resting place for Sir Sean Connery, says son Beth Murray

The Quaich Project has been stalled after failing to win enough support, after more than six years in the planning stages.

'Pandemic must provide impetus for Edinburgh to end cultural sagas' Brian Ferguson

Ellie Morris.

Fundraising in memory of Ellie Morris, who died in her sleep, aged 21 Scott McCartney

Sir Sean Connery and Lady Micheline at Dressed To Kilt (Photo: Dr Geoffrey Scott Carroll/ Dressed To Kilt).

Sir Sean's family create new tartan in honour of Scotland’s 007 icon Hannah Brown

Amazon UK has confirmed an outbreak of coronavirus cases at one of it’s Scottish depots.

Amazon UK confirms coronavirus outbreak at Bathgate depot Conor Marlborough

Daniel Craig, pictured at the film premiere of Spectre, has breathed new life into the role of James Bond. (Pic: Getty Images)

How many James Bond films are there? From Dr. No to delayed No Time to Die Matt Brooks