Sir Sean Connery famously played James Bond in six official 007 movies in Dr No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever.

The latter saw him return to the role in 1971 after his replacement, George Lazenby, turned down more 007 movies following his only outing in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

Connery was paid a record $1.25 million salary plus two movies of his choice to come back after producers failed to find a new Bond.

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