Arise Sir Sean Connery

Sean Connery is one of the world's few true superstars. As the original James Bond he has commanded some of the highest fees in Hollywood and is lauded by critics and public alike. In July 2000, his unique contribution to the world of film was recognised when he was accorded a knighthood. John Parker traces the astonishing rise to stardom. From tough street kid from Edinburgh to becoming one of the world's most versatile and highly-paid character actors, winning an Oscar for his part in The Untouchables. The author has drawn on reminiscences of famous friends and colleagues, including Honor Blackman, Robert Hardy and Eric Sykes, to create an authoritative and entertaining portrait of one of our most talented, complex and enduring actors.

JOHN PARKER has been a writer and journalist all his working life, in a career that has taken him from local newspapers to Life magazine.