Autre 30+ James Bond Grey Suit Sean Connery. Sean connery was often cited as the world's favourite james bond, having played him in several films from the 1960s to the 1980s. Connery's bond, which for many remains the definitive depiction of the character, was defined by a toxic masculinity that he sadly seemed to exhibit offscreen, wrote freelance writer and film critic hanna ines flint. His acting career spanned decades and his many awards included an oscar.