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Sir Sean Connery Trivia Quiz

"Men wish to be like him and women wish to be with him". "Connery is like great Scotch, this Scotsman seems to improve with age". These are my favourite quotes about one of the bests actors ever - Sir Sean Connery.

A multiple-choice quiz by krzys44. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
krzys44

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,823

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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3343

Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (8/10), Guest 136 (7/10), Guest 73 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was Sir Sean Connery born? Hint

1925

1932

1930

1934

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where is Sir Sean Connery from? Hint

Birmingham

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Aberdeen

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Question 3 of 10

3. At sixteen, he enlisted in the Royal Navy and like many young men in the Navy, he opted for a tattoo. One tattoo reads "Scotland Forever" and the second one reads: " _____ " ? Hint

Mum and Dad

Live And Let Die

Royal Navy

Friends Forever

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sir Sean Connery was cast as the first cinematic James Bond in _____ in 1962? Hint

Diamonds Are Forever

Dr. No

From Russia With Love

Goldfinger

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of these movies with Sir Sean Connery was NOT made in 1960s? Hint

Marnie

You Only Live Twice

The Man Who Would Be King

A Fine Madness

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Question 6 of 10

6. He was voted The ___________ by People Magazine in 1989?

Answer: ( Three Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1987 Brian De Palma's gangster movie won Connery the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. What is the name of that movie? Hint

"Highlander" (1986)

"The Name Of The Rose" (1986)

"The Untouchables" (1987)

"Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade" (1989)

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Question 8 of 10

8. When was Sean Connery awarded a knighthood, becoming Sir Sean Connery? Hint

June, 2001

July, 2000

April, 1999

October, 1999

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did Sir Sean Connery marry in 1975? Hint

Ann Olivier

Micheline Roquebrune

Diane Cilento

Mary Kate Eddenbrough

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was his character's name in the "Entrapment" movie? Hint

John Patrick Mason

Paul Armstrong

William Forrester

Robert MacDougall

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Dec 03 2024 : Guest 31: 8/10
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 136: 7/10
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Nov 29 2024 : Guest 136: 7/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 74: 5/10
Nov 16 2024 : klotzplate: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was Sir Sean Connery born?

Answer: 1930

The eldest of two sons born on 25th August, 1930 to a truckdriver father and charwoman mother living in an Edinburgh, Scotland.

2. Where is Sir Sean Connery from?

Answer: Edinburgh

The area of Fountainbridge was amongst the poorest in Edinburgh, and therefore, amongst the poorest in Britain. When a child, Connery spent his early mornings delivering milk bottles before going to school, just to help his family make ends meet.

3. At sixteen, he enlisted in the Royal Navy and like many young men in the Navy, he opted for a tattoo. One tattoo reads "Scotland Forever" and the second one reads: " _____ " ?

Answer: Mum and Dad

Unhappy with the system, he developed ulcers and eventually got away from the navy. His two faded tattoos are the only lasting characteristic left from those days.

4. Sir Sean Connery was cast as the first cinematic James Bond in _____ in 1962?

Answer: Dr. No

He won the role over Cary Grant, Rex Harrison, Trevor Howard, Patrick McGoohan and Roger Moore, even though Ian Fleming was quoted as saying, "He [Connery] is not exactly what I envisioned" as the fictional British agent.

5. Which one of these movies with Sir Sean Connery was NOT made in 1960s?

Answer: The Man Who Would Be King

Sir Sean Connery about "The Man Who Would Be King" (1975): "Making the film was very arduous and difficult under normal circumstances, but... I enjoyed very much working with professionals. I'd be on the floor laughing with Michael (Caine) because he's one of the best story tellers I know".

6. He was voted The ___________ by People Magazine in 1989?

Answer: Sexiest Man Alive

People's journalist about Sir Sean Connery: "Older, bolder...and better! Here's one leading man who doesn't need to fake it". He was 60 years old when he became Sexiest Men Alive.

7. In 1987 Brian De Palma's gangster movie won Connery the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. What is the name of that movie?

Answer: "The Untouchables" (1987)

Sir Sean Connery about "The Untouchables": "I began playing the old cop, the old teacher, giving these fledglings a bit of rough time, saying slightly anti-American things to annoy them while they tried to top me".

8. When was Sean Connery awarded a knighthood, becoming Sir Sean Connery?

Answer: July, 2000

Sir Sean Connery: "I thought it was an honour that I would accept for Scotland. It wasn't going to change what I am and what I do, and up to now I haven't used it". He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, on 5th July 2000. His knighthood was announced in the Queen's New Year's Honour List on 4th January 2000.

9. Who did Sir Sean Connery marry in 1975?

Answer: Micheline Roquebrune

He had met Micheline Roquebrune in a Moroccan golf tournament the year before, and they instantly took a liking to each other and found a love that has lasted until today.

10. What was his character's name in the "Entrapment" movie?

Answer: Robert MacDougall

Sir Sean Connery performed as John Patrick Mason in "The Rock" (1996), as William Forrester in "Finding Forrester" (2001) and as Paul Armstrong in "Just Cause" (1995).

Source: Author krzys44

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