Sean Connery (25 August 1930 – 31 October 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer whose charisma and screen presence made him one of the most enduring stars in film history. He rose from a working-class background in Edinburgh, holding jobs such as milkman and lifeguard before finding early success in theatre and television. Connery became an international phenomenon in the 1960s as the first actor to portray James Bond on film, starring in classics including Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball, and shaping the character’s cool, confident style for generations to come.
Beyond Bond, Connery built a remarkably varied career, moving easily between thrillers, adventures and dramas. His notable films include The Man Who Would Be King, The Untouchables (for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Hunt for Red October, and The Rock. Celebrated for his distinctive voice and commanding authority, he remained a cultural icon long after stepping away from acting, and he is widely remembered as one of Scotland’s most famous and influential actors.
Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever was primarily filmed in Las Vegas and Palm Springs, California, with additional scenes in Amsterdam, London, and at Pinewood Studios.