Frai 21++ Sean Connery Young Bond. His acting career spanned decades and his many awards included an oscar. The scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of james bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers. Sean connery has reportedly died at the age of 90. Sean connery was often cited as the world's favourite james bond, having played him in several films from the 1960s to the 1980s.