Original 27+ James Bond Sean Connery
Original 27+ James Bond Sean Connery. Sir sean died peacefully in his sleep in the bahamas, having been unwell for some. 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. He gained recognition as the first actor to portray the character james bond in film. Sean's wife says he died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family.