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Sean Connery: Fame, James Bond, and Controversy

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Sean Connery rose to fame in the 1960s portraying a British secret agent. He became part of that decade’s British Invasion, which saw music, films, television programming, and fashion from the United Kingdom overwhelm cultures in Europe and North America. Yet throughout his long life, Connery recoiled at being called British. He was, loudly and proudly, a son of Scotland. He called himself a Scot and wore a clan’s kilt when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000.
Connery was not the first choice to play James Bond on film, and the fictional agent’s creator, Ian Fleming, openly disapproved of his casting. Yet Connery’s acting talents were such that he not only won over Fleming, but the writer added portions of Sean’s performance in new stories, including his Scottish background. Connery eventually tired of the role and branched out significantly, yet he remains the standard against which subsequent portrayers of Bond are measured.
In his long career, he worked with distinguished directors including John Huston, Sidney Lumet, and Alfred Hitchcock. He starred opposite notable actresses including Tippi Hedren, Lana Turner, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Candace Bergen, and Gina Lollabrigida, to name just a few. It was his Bond that introduced the bevy of actresses known to fans and film buffs as “Bond girls”. His film career covered more than 50 years and led to international acclaim. Yet, he is forever linked with the persona he created when he first uttered, “Bond…James Bond”.
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@Biographics 10 месяцев назад

Check out Karl's channels: www.youtube.com/@UCaR-e8ComPih10DqPi3sdWg www.youtube.com/@UCtrzkwlnKfS9knQ-zuwYBLQ www.youtube.com/@UCLJvIXTMM7bjZ5-ju8xckJg

@danielsantiagourtado3430 10 месяцев назад

Already doing so guys!😊😊😊😊

@Adelink_lol 10 месяцев назад

Already starting to getting used to Kyle as the host; he's so laid back haha

@Adelink_lol 10 месяцев назад

*KARL, sorry, I know someone called Kyle and it confused me

@selfiekroos1777 8 месяцев назад

Not mentioning Indiana Jones and King Arthur as well as mildly talking about Entrapment is bushleague

@user-uj9zi6fn1v 5 месяцев назад

😮😮😮😮🎉😊

@AvidCat5000 10 месяцев назад

The man was Bond, King Arthur, and the Highlander's mentor. The man was legendary.

@demikus 10 месяцев назад

Don't forget he was also the Dragon in Dragonheart. Truly a Transcendental actor.

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 10 месяцев назад

The Man Who Would Be King!

@glennmyers3127 10 месяцев назад

And he escaped into Alcatraz! With Nick Cage no less!

@chesterdavis27 10 месяцев назад

And Indiana Jones' dad.

@danielwolf6875 10 месяцев назад

Dragon MORALES!!!! 😂

@PinkyJujubean 10 месяцев назад

My cousin and his wife sometimes get in these heated arguments and my cousin will make it worse by arguing in a near perfect Sean Connery voice. It's so funny

@laranaarana 10 месяцев назад

You forgot to mention the movies Outland, Time Bandits, Meteor, Rising Sun, Entrapment, Dragon Heart (voice), Finding Forrester, The Longest Day, Zardoz, Cuba, A Bridge Too Far and several others.

@Jayjay-qe6um 10 месяцев назад

"I am not an Englishman, I was never an Englishman, and I don't ever want to be one. I am a Scotsman! I waw Scotsman and I will always be one." -- Sean Connery

@georgeprchal3924 10 месяцев назад

Fine but they're both still British.

@trumpetmom8924 10 месяцев назад

I knew Connery as Bond, but better in Hunt for Red October. But you didn’t mention his one Spielberg/Lucas film- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Definitely a supporting role, but, for me anyway, a very memorable one.

@matthewrosenthal753 10 месяцев назад

He actually got the role of Henry Jones, Sr. because the production and the writers said “who could be Indiana Jones’ father, and one of them said James Bond. So they hired Sean Conery.

@buckybryan550 10 месяцев назад

The first movie I saw Connery in was Darby O'Gill and the Little People. Watched that as a kid so many times I lost count.

@Liamthewaldo 10 месяцев назад

Connery was actually the last living person from that film which is weird to think

@maxdevlin4349 10 месяцев назад

I think you are doing a great job, Simon can't be everywhere...

@PeachM0de 10 месяцев назад

It was never Simon’s channel to begin with

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 10 месяцев назад

Lord knows he tries!

@jackkingsman2758 10 месяцев назад

@@PeachM0denot the point but you are correct

@andrewvogel5344 10 месяцев назад

Simon is everywhere

@hellbent650 10 месяцев назад

Don't say his name 3 times in front of the mirror.

@frankboogaard88 10 месяцев назад

I am disappointed that Zardoz is not even mentioned, since, in my opinion, that was an awesome movie.

@chickendrawsdogs3343 10 месяцев назад

To this day I always say "Junior" the same way he called Indiana Jones in Last Crusade, it's just that catchy.

@pedenmk 10 месяцев назад

YES Quite catchy bloke.

@Panthror 10 месяцев назад

Sean Connery played an Egyptian in service to the Spanish crown with a Scottish accent in Highlander, that has to be the weirdest choice ever. Also: Why was Highlander not mentioned in this bio?

@deejaysyn420 10 месяцев назад

I KNOW RIGHT. was so expecting it to be

@ChandlerBiloxi 10 месяцев назад

Especially after the litany of other lacks of accents

@usonumabeach300 10 месяцев назад

Don't forget his apprentice was a French man playing a Scot

@shawnratashak1296 10 месяцев назад

I agree. How can you do a story about Sean Connery without mentioning Highlander. I also noticed the exclusion of Indiana Jones and Last Crusade.

@cyborgchicken3502 9 месяцев назад

@@usonumabeach300 and an American was playing a Russian

@seandobson499 10 месяцев назад

For me, as an old soldier, the two best films Sean Connery ever made were The Hill, in which he gave a great performance alongside Harry Andrews, who was a great actor as a Sergeant-Major, bust and imprisoned for cowardice and as Sergeant Daniel Carnahan in The Man who would be King, both were great pieces of acting.

@TheEggeater1111 10 месяцев назад

Sean Connery was the man

@demikus 10 месяцев назад

Don't apologize for the suit I think you look great. I hold fond memories of Sean Connery not because of his James Bond appearances but because of his part of Draco, the last dragon for Dragon Heart. Loved that film as a child, and I think it's almost exclusively responsible for my love of fantasy.

@WizzardJC 8 месяцев назад

Exactly the same here, that’s always who I thought of him as

@fredblonder7850 10 месяцев назад

You overlooked his two most important films: Darby O’Gill and Zardoz.

@Eire_Go_Deo 9 месяцев назад

As an Irishman, I think his performance in Darby O'Gill was Oscar worthy 😂

@coconyt3623 10 месяцев назад

Ok. Didn't take long to get over Simon handing over the reins. I mean Simon is a damn treasure, but you've done a very good job. I was waiting for the mention of Connery's big role as Indy's dad in Indiana Jones and The Holy Grail, but it never came. Cheers!

@ststclair 10 месяцев назад

I was unsure if I was going to stay subscribed with the new presenter but you won me over with this episode. Well done sir.

@Biographics 10 месяцев назад

As with anything, it's a growing process. ;) Karl needed time to grow into the shoes he's filling. We think he's doing a great job.

@blakecason436 10 месяцев назад

@@Biographicswhat happened to Simon ???

@Viroh 10 месяцев назад

@@blakecason436he downloaded Final Fantasy 14 and has not been seen since

@kennyhagan5781 10 месяцев назад

You forgot about two movies that he was in, DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE and ZARDOZ. I can't imagine why he took the part in ZARDOZ, maybe he thought that working with John Boorman was a good career move....it really wasn't. DARBY O'GILL, it had the virtue of being a really cute movie.

@tsaotsaofamily 10 месяцев назад

Connery portraying reclusive JD Salinger-like author William Forrester was very memorable as well.

@danielsantiagourtado3430 10 месяцев назад

Karl's youre honestly a great host. Love Simon honestly but you bring a refreshing take on it and is much appreciated. Enjoying the videos as always and i cant wait to see more of you! The information is well researched and very interesting. Thank you so much! And please consider Ferdinand the Saint of Castile and James the Conqueror of Aragon, two great Reconquista figures.

@TkKirklandReal 10 месяцев назад

What happened to Simon?

@danielsantiagourtado3430 10 месяцев назад

Keep the clothes Karl! You look sharp! 😎😎😎😎

@Biographics 10 месяцев назад

Karl's a bit self conscious about it, but he looks great in a suit. :)

@danielsantiagourtado3430 10 месяцев назад

@@Biographics Amén to that!

@Mshi- 10 месяцев назад

The fact they tried to cancel him on the day of his death over a Barbara Walters interview makes him even more epic

@GOGS-zg7rd 10 месяцев назад

A biography of Sean Connery that doesn't mention Highlander?

@PaoloGiovanni 10 месяцев назад

Good video. Enjoyed it. Your suit looked good. You forgot his second most famous role… he was Indy’s dad in The Last Crusade.

@ethanramos4441 10 месяцев назад

“I can’t afford but I suppose it depends. As long as there’s enough enthusiasm, then one wants to continue” Sean Connery

@peternyberg3280 10 месяцев назад

Sean Connery "the original James Bond"...

@bunyipdragon9499 10 месяцев назад

I agree with the Scots about being Scottish not British. I'm English by birth and don't like being called British, I find it dismissive to the Scots, Welsh and Irish etc to be called British 💜 Edit for fashion feedback - your suit just looks black. I'm guessing it's a dark tartan but you do it justice 😉

@georgeprchal3924 10 месяцев назад

But the union was Scotland's idea.

@bunyipdragon9499 10 месяцев назад

@@georgeprchal3924 the UK and Britain are two seperate things.

@georgeprchal3924 10 месяцев назад

@@bunyipdragon9499 in what regard?

@bunyipdragon9499 10 месяцев назад

@@georgeprchal3924 the United kingdom is like the United states -all states under one name. Britain is like Yankee - some of the states. A simple google will explain it better but there is a history behind both titles. This was a very very simplified explanation of those terms.

@georgeprchal3924 10 месяцев назад

@@bunyipdragon9499 but they'd still be British.

@Tommie_the_wrath_of_Khan 10 месяцев назад

I came here to the comments because I was like “Wait, isn’t this a Simon channel?” You did a good job and I’m still a fan of the channel. The suit looks great, adds some class.

@villain68 10 месяцев назад

He's in alot of movies. One of my favorite roles is The Name Of The Rose. I was blown away him playing Sir William of Baskerville. A monk detective. I saw late night Cinemax then rented the vhs and showed a friend of mine. He loved it too. I think I have it on dvd.

@andrewcarson5850 10 месяцев назад

How can you talk about his foreign accents without mentioning Highlander 2? A Belgian playing a Scot, and a Scot playing a Spaniard, neither altering their accents one iota.

@jbuechler2476 10 месяцев назад

I love that HYPOTHESIS of the movie The Rock. I agree Sean Connery is a disavowed Bond.

@Biographics 10 месяцев назад

Right? Time to rewatch the movie now.

@zch7491 10 месяцев назад

Golden eye is just so memorable to me, largely because the game is actually good

@Biographics 10 месяцев назад

My fave is Casino Royale (I'm not Karl, btw).

@danielsantiagourtado3430 10 месяцев назад

@@Biographics Awesome!

@Shiny_Dragonite 10 месяцев назад

We used it to settle arguments as kids and regularly held tournaments in college on the N64, despite several of us owning the Wii version as well.

@drewlovely2668 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the content! Narration was spot on and easily understood, script was interesting, and editing is top notch as always.

@americanidle76 10 месяцев назад

Don’t overlook his role in The Longest Day.

@popecorkyxxiv2363 10 месяцев назад

My favorite Bond is Roger Moore because his movies were always the most ridiculous and cartoon like.

@cocobloco5056 10 месяцев назад

Sean Connery has always been my favourite but have to agree with you on Brosnan. Smooth ..... Now..... Daniel Craig did something spectaular with the role and right now I think is in a league of his own...... Great commentary !

@Impereaux 10 месяцев назад

Just Cause was/is an underrated movie

@raymondwatt9773 10 месяцев назад

You should've talked about Zardoz.

@mavenous22 10 месяцев назад

I miss Simon, he's the brand of this channel. Just isn't the same without him.

@roguebritgravy1 10 месяцев назад

I enjoyed the episode but there's just one problem. How do you do a video on Sean Connery and not mention Highlander or Last Crusade?

@sprekotz7345 10 месяцев назад

He was also great in the World War II movie A Bridge Too Far.

@jonathandaykin3067 10 месяцев назад

The best Bond of his generation & the same can be said of Pierce Brosnan.

@Lord.Kiltridge Месяц назад

Cousin Sean wore _our_ clan's kilt when he was knighted. The first Bond film I saw starred Roger Moor. But Connery has been my Bond my entire adult life.

@angelcastro3129 10 месяцев назад

Ooohhh Don't you look all handsome and snazzy in that suit... You do wear it well dearie. Loved the video and I am really enjoying you hosting the channel

@gaiagirl5715 10 месяцев назад

You have slowed your speech down, which helps tremendously, and I think you’re doing a great job.

@fallonbea 9 месяцев назад

Karl, you look fantastic in that suit ‼️ I was so distracted that I know have to watch this video again🤩😘

@skyden24195 10 месяцев назад

Wow. A Sean Connery bio and not a mention of his role in "Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade," one of his greatest non-Bond roles. It's like talking about Jesus and not mentioning the part when he was resurrected.

@Zeithri 10 месяцев назад

Interestingly enough, the idea of _Clan Kilt_ wasn't a thing until more recent history. *Thanks to* The British if I recall. Before that, it was just Kilts they wore. I've not seen enough Bond movies to make a judgement. He'll always be Draco to me

@ThatElfTorunn 10 месяцев назад

Clan tartans have always been a thing, just they weren't usually used for kilts til the 19th century, if I am remembering correctly.

@zaco-km3su 10 месяцев назад

The Tartan matters.

@miladmzz 10 месяцев назад

Has this channel been transferred to a new owner or we can expect the old host back?

@TokenBlackman7 10 месяцев назад

Please, make a Biographics video on Pele. Thank you!

@pensepf49 10 месяцев назад

well at least you got the same theme music

@funnytourtoise 10 месяцев назад

This is awesome, two of my favourite RU-vid presenters!

@Mikkelltheimmortal 10 месяцев назад

Karl, I gotta say that I love your use of props and never apologize for it

@donaldalessio7580 10 месяцев назад

It all too bad you didn't mention these other movies that he was in that I really enjoyed his characters Time Bandits in the Highlander very awesome underrated movies thumbs up man you're doing a good job I miss Simon but man you was doing a good job

@georgelim4533 2 месяца назад

*007* ( philipines) Sean Connery was the best bond James bond of all time my super idol

@erichurst7897 10 месяцев назад

Roger Moore is my Bond, because For Your Eyes Only was my first Bond movie. But I agree that Brosnan was one of the best. I liked Daltry as well, who I think captured a bit more of the original character, but his second movie was terrible. I'm also a big fan of Daniel Craig's Bond. But when I first think of Bond, it will always be Roger Moore.

@tonysolino3131 10 месяцев назад

Impressive suit Karl. I think this was a well done video and I am a fan of your presentation style.

@Biographics 10 месяцев назад

Much appreciated!

@noizeemama3697 10 месяцев назад

Love the suit!! Looks great on you.

@ryanl4614 10 месяцев назад

I literally have watched every 007 movie Sean Connery definitely is bond. I was very saddened when he passed away in his sleep but everyone has to go at sometime. Anytime, Daniel Craig is my top bond these days due to his film output being higher tier. Daniel Craig’s Casino Royal, Skyfall, & No Time To Die all are fantastic. Sean Connery had Goldfinger, From Russia With Love that both were among the best films. Anyways, Enjoyed the video keep up the good work and nice suit.

@j800r_aswell 10 месяцев назад

I had no idea he died back in 2020. Sad, but I guess he wasn't exactly young and lived a good, full life. Definitely the best bond in my eyes. He set the blueprint. Also loved him in most other things I saw him in. That being said, thank god he turned down LOTR. Ian McKellen was the perfect choice and Connery just would not have worked in the role. Regal roles, yes. A Wizard? Fuck no!

@danieledwards3301 9 месяцев назад

In regards to bad accents, nothing compares to Highlander. A Scot playing a Frenchman and a Frenchman playing a Scot. I still am a big fan.

@alexpainter4169 10 месяцев назад

The first film I ever saw that had Sean Connery was "Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade".

@maureennewman905 2 месяца назад

Dr. No was mine back in 1960’s

@JotBeAusD 10 месяцев назад

Cant believe there is no mentioning of Dr. Jones Senior

@sbc1t 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic. really enjoyed listening to the life of Sir Sean.

@jacobmarkham2162 10 месяцев назад

Can you please do more historical figures? Maybe do different takes on some of Simon’s earliest episode like Stalin or Alexander the Great. This is just my opinion, I think you’re doing a good job with big shoes to fill. Just my opinion, keep up the good work.

@zaco-km3su 10 месяцев назад

There are plenty of historical figures. They can do plenty of monarchs from Eastern Europe. They can do Chinese emperors, Korean monarchs, Vietnamese monarchs, etc.. This could go on for decades. Now, some Biographics videos could be outdated. The one With Elon Musk for example. Pretty much anyone that was alive when the video was made could be remade with new information.

@actuallywaffles5267 10 месяцев назад

As always it's great to see Karl here. I like the personality he brings to these videos.

@carbonsx3 10 месяцев назад

17:04 Don't forget Kevin Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves... Mel Brooks even had Cary Elwes call him out in Men in Tights... *Sherriff:* And why should the people listen to YOU!? *Robin:* Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent.

@Calzaki 10 месяцев назад

No mention of highlander?!?

@angeleide1344 10 месяцев назад

That is a GREAT suit😊

@AlfieEdwards 10 месяцев назад

One of the writers finally escaped the basement, clobbered simon unconscious, and tried to take his place, hoping nobody would notice

@DrD00M3 10 месяцев назад

The best definitive James Bond

@somefool4625 10 месяцев назад

Love Sean in the Highlander

@BigGahmBoss 10 месяцев назад

Alright, so I'm only 16 minutes in, and Karl is listing off some of Connery's non-Bond roles. Before he mentions it, if he mentions it (which it should be mentioned, it was his last movie) I unironically love League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. So cheesy, but so good

@georgelim4533 2 месяца назад

Thanks love it

@Big_Gaz_1 10 месяцев назад

Tut tut Karl......No mention of the 1974 (comedy) sci-fi film "Zardoz"?? 😆

@Biographics 10 месяцев назад

We'll add it to the old watch list.

@danielsantiagourtado3430 10 месяцев назад

@@Biographicscool! And please do reconquista figures

@bradbrandon2506 3 месяца назад

Still my favorite Bond and one of my second favorite actors.

@-RONNIE 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video on Sean Connery & he really was a good actor

@alexissjc409 10 месяцев назад

OMG ITS KARL!!! CROSSOVER TIME!!!

@tygressblade 10 месяцев назад

Well if you look at physical types like Sean, they all lose their hair earlier. But what is hair when you have a gentlemen like that. And you look dashing…

@samuelbarber6177 10 месяцев назад

One of my favourite all time actors, and the only Bond actor to win an Oscar, winning Best Supporting Actor for 1987’s The Untouchables. He’s just amazing in everything I’ve seen him in.

@nunnayabiznezz2370 10 месяцев назад

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO IMPROVE THE SOUND QUALITY! I CAN HARDLY HEAR YOU!!!

@SkinnyDevilMusicLab 10 месяцев назад

Looking sharp. Keep the clothes.

@maryrowe3981 10 месяцев назад

Lovely job,Mr.Smallwood

@BlumBlum86 10 месяцев назад

For a second i thought it was one of the graphics channels...... then i was like nah its a suit no way thats karl..... holy shit it is karl!.... ohhhh its james bond.... i see what you did there dude lol

@COBALTCOVERT 10 месяцев назад

Karl is growing on me.Hes finding his groove

@poobification 10 месяцев назад

That is a sweet suit!

@sonnycook5346 10 месяцев назад

Great, I appreciate the adjustments.

@dakota.T 10 месяцев назад

Great job carl! Keep up the good work

@namelesscare7982 9 месяцев назад

Whenever my mother heard about Sean Connery, she was always hyped and joyful. That guy has a high influence on women, for sure.

@Falcon7001 10 месяцев назад

First, when is Simon coming back? And second, where the hell is a mention of one of his biggest successes, Indiana Jones as Indy's father??????

@brendan722002 10 месяцев назад

I share a birthday with Connery.

@FUBAR66693 10 месяцев назад

Where is Simon?

@rpk5250 9 месяцев назад

Connery’s role in the third Indiana Jones movie was superb

@thelittlehooer 10 месяцев назад

Billy Connolly's gag for him was "As my friend Sean Connery says: "Billy, you're a shite for shore eyesh"" Edited to add: No mention of ZARDOZ! what the hell? The best Bond movie is On Her Majesty's Secret Service. I will entertain no dissent on this. Keep up the format as it is, tartan included. Suits you, sir.

@Maniacsface 10 месяцев назад

Quick and to the point.

@rejeanlacoursiere2073 10 месяцев назад

Great suit of idea wearing that for the best james bond in my opinion

@arifburakkirik2282 10 месяцев назад

Thank god he had his career before all this woke stuff he would of definitely been cancelled. A legend to say the least

@oilda1926 4 месяца назад

Connery will always be my childhood hero, as James Bond, but I have to agree he was limited as an actor. In Untouchables he was supposed to be an Irish cop and never lost his Scottish accent. James Bond was in his DNA unlike the others that followed.