Happy Birthday Mr Bond: Sean Connery Turns 83!

Happy Birthday Mr Bond: Sean Connery Turns 83!

August 25, 2013- While Sean Connery is an accomplished actor and producer, whose diverse body of work is beloved by people all over the world, his most notable film accomplishment, to date, is that his 1962 portrayal of Ian Fleming's Secret Agent in Dr. No transformed film history forever.  While people around the world were familiar with the character of James Bond from the written works, that exposure pales in comparison to the familiarity of people to the character as a result of the 50 year film legacy launched by the compelling performance of this dashing, witty, rugged, Scottish Actor who was, virtually, unknown at the time he took the role.  His James Bond was beloved, and set a high standard for his 5 predecessors to follow.  For many Sean Connery IS James Bond.

Sean Connery's work outside of the World of Bond is memorable, and have earned him an Academy Award, 3 Golden Globes, and 2 BAFTA Awards.  Scores of fans, who never even knew him as James Bond were stunned by his award winning performance in The Untouchables (1987).

Happy Birthday, Mr Bond!  We look forward to what the remainder of your "third act" will bring.

Your Favorite Bond Theme Song Is...?

Your Favorite Bond Theme Song Is...?

There are few things more signature to James Bond Films than their theme songs.  Introduced as part of the "Bond Formula" after Dr. No, the theme song, built around the film's title has become synonymous with each of the Bond films.   In fact, many of the theme songs have been more popular and well received than the films they support.    In response to our reader poll you have selected a theme song which is associated with the most popular James Bond film in movie history, Skyfall.  

With the critical and financial success of both the film and the theme song it is no surprise that Skyfall would be the winner.  This 2012 hit song was co-written and performed by the world famous, Adele.  The song's release preceded the film's and it instantly became an international musical hit, topping the UK Charts and becoming the eighth ranked all time hit on the Billboard 100 rankings.  

The song's accomplishments were not limited to the music world.  It garnered a Brit Award, a Golden Globe and, even, an Academy Award at the 85th Academy Awards, where Adele performed it live during the 50th Anniversary Tribute to the James Bond Film series.  Adele, an already accomplished singer and songwriter, has established herself as the most iconic Bond musical persona since Shirley Bassey and has been invited to return with the theme for Bond 24.  As a fan we can only hope the song, as well as the film, will come close to the success of Skyfall.