"Bond. James Bond." With these iconic words, Sean Connery cemented his place in film history, becoming forever linked with the world's most famous British secret agent. Making his debut in 1962's Dr. No, the Scottish actor portrayed 007 in five more films – six, if you count his return in the Thunderball remake Never Say Never Again. Connery still frequently tops fan polls as the best James Bond ever.
The Sean Connery Bond movies feature some of the most iconic and unforgettable adventures in the series, with classics like From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, and You Only Live Twice creating a blueprint for the franchise that has endured for over 60 years. If you're planning a 007 movie marathon, the Connery era is a great place to start. You can find more on that in our guide to watching all the James Bond movies in order.
