Sean Connery’s first job was as a milkman in Scotland at age 14. He was discovered at a bodybuilding contest and went on to become an iconic James Bond actor. He was paid $16,000 for his first Bond film and was later knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. He also served in the Navy but was discharged due to stomach ulcers.
Academy Award-winning actor Sean Connery’s first job was in 1944 as a milkman at the age of 14 in Scotland after dropping out of school. He earned a weekly salary of approximately the equivalent of $1.65 US Dollars (USD) and worked there on and off for six years. Connery began his acting career after being spotted by a casting director while entering the 1953 Mr. Universe men’s bodybuilding contest. In 1955, Connery had his first acting job, and in 1962, he made his film role debut that is widely considered iconic: James Bond, which he reprized in seven films through 1983.
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Connery was paid around $16,000 USD for his first James Bond film, and by his last appearance in 1983, his salary was over $6 million USD.
In 2002, the Scotsman Connery was awarded a British knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II – he was denied it in 1998 due to his support for Scotland’s independence from the United Kingdom.
Connery enlisted in the Navy at age 16, but was discharged after just three years due to stomach ulcers.
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