Sean Connery Was More Than James Bond — 21 Incredible Facts

Sean Connery was the original James Bond, but his real life was even wilder than 007. From a gangster pulling a gun on him and a Manchester United contract he turned down, to Ian Fleming doubting his casting, his Oscar for The Untouchables, and the Gandalf role that could have earned him a fortune, these are 21 incredible facts about the Scottish legend behind Dr. No, Goldfinger, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Highlander, and The Hunt for Red October. Stay for the bonus fact, which connects Connery's teenage job in Edinburgh to James Bond himself. Which Sean Connery movie is your favourite? Like, comment, and subscribe to RewatchClub for more nostalgic movie deep-dives.