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Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90
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Posted on 10/31/2020 5:47:04 AM PDT by Bigtigermike

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said.

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.

His acting career spanned decades and his many awards included an Oscar, two Bafta awards and three Golden Globes.

He was largely regarded as being the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running franchise, often being named as such in polls.

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To: EagleUSA

Thanks for that clarification. Cheers!


61 posted on 10/31/2020 8:44:03 AM PDT by laplata (The Left/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: EagleUSA

He’s not in that. It’s the longest day.


62 posted on 10/31/2020 8:48:37 AM PDT by ScholarWarrior
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To: workerbee

Agreed


63 posted on 10/31/2020 9:45:15 AM PDT by FRinCanada2 (Kayleigh McEnany 2024 & JOIN the worldwide fight against Human Traffickers !)
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To: fieldmarshaldj; Impy; BillyBoy; NFHale; GOPsterinMA; LS; campaignPete R-CT; AuH2ORepublican; ...

Loved the guy. Absolutely stellar actor.

A quote comes to mind, paraphrased:

Do not mourn that a man such as this died... celebrate that a man such as lived among us...

but yeah... very sad news...


64 posted on 10/31/2020 11:02:09 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: NFHale; GOPsterinMA; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy

Gasped when I saw this.

RIP

He had a long life. But man......just feels icky that’s he gone. Warrants more words than that but I got nothin.


65 posted on 10/31/2020 12:37:43 PM PDT by Impy (Thug Lives Splatter - China delenda est)
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To: Bigtigermike

Sean Connery was my FAVORITE of all the Bond actors. I was in high school when I first saw him, or even heard of him, in the movie Goldfinger. From then on, I was hooked on Bond. Rest in Peace.


66 posted on 10/31/2020 1:52:24 PM PDT by Old Grumpy
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To: Impy; GOPsterinMA; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy

I hear you. Got the same reaction.

Sad to lose him. 90 ain’t bad though, and he was still all there, for the most part.

Our lives are pathetically short.


67 posted on 10/31/2020 3:00:50 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Bigtigermike

Damn it.

RIP Bond.

Thanks for the coolness.


68 posted on 10/31/2020 3:29:50 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire
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To: Lower Deck

He was great as King Arthur in First Knight.


69 posted on 10/31/2020 3:30:28 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire
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To: Bratch

I’ll watch that.


70 posted on 10/31/2020 3:31:44 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire
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To: SES1066

I am positive that he could have knocked out anyone who made fun of the kilt.


71 posted on 10/31/2020 3:33:01 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire
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To: fieldmarshaldj

I guess all that red meat, white bread and dry martinis finally got him. It’s the “free radicals,” they say.


72 posted on 10/31/2020 3:35:09 PM PDT by abb
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To: NFHale; Impy; KC_Lion; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy

Very sad. And I’m very sad about this. RIP. WTF else can be said?

So, so, so many classic moments on the screen.

We were going to rent and watch the original “Halloween” tonight. I’m changing that to “Goldfinger”.

I raise my glass to you, Sir Sean.


73 posted on 10/31/2020 4:16:11 PM PDT by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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To: GOPsterinMA; Impy; KC_Lion; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy

RE Goldfinger:

One of my personal favorites, too.

I’m sitting here on Halloween night watching the whole Resident Evil series and drinking Jamesons.


74 posted on 10/31/2020 6:56:45 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Bigtigermike
Not just Bond. "The Wind And The Lion" from 1975 is also quite good and worth a watch. Written and directed by John Milius (Dirty Harry, Conan, Red Dawn, Apocalypse Now).


75 posted on 10/31/2020 9:00:37 PM PDT by Jeepers43
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To: Jeepers43

Sir Sean played his role as Raisuli quite well, but the most memorable part of the movie was Capt. Jerome’s Marine and US Navy rifle company’s quick-stepping march to capture the Moroccan palace. That segment of the film could be used in Marine recruitment efforts.


76 posted on 11/01/2020 5:47:32 AM PST by prairie dog
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To: FRinCanada2
X Æ A-12
77 posted on 11/01/2020 6:23:48 AM PST by FRinCanada2 (Kayleigh McEnany 2024 & JOIN the worldwide fight against Human Traffickers !)
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To: Bigtigermike

My Top 5 (Non-Bond) Films Starring Sean Connery (that I still enjoy watching today):

Outland

Rising Sun

Russia House

The Hunt For Red October

The Man Who Would Be King

Thunderball was the first movie soundtrack LP that I ever purchased.

“I’m just going to use my thumb...”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fECb8IuNKjw


78 posted on 11/01/2020 7:26:36 AM PST by Texan4Life
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