ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW . The future Hollywood icon was born in Edinburgh in 1930. Sean Connery… The actor’s death at age 90 … Sean Connery (James Bond) used to be a bodybuilder . But there can never be enough underwear photos of a hot and sexy man like this Scottish hunk, so let’s have more okay? sean connery was a bodybuilder. Local actor turns down "James Bond" role | Valley Roadrunner. The center photo is from the 1973 camp/cult classic Zardoz. "I'm looking for Commander Bond and not an overgrown stuntman," Fleming insisted. Replies: 192 Last Post: 08-31-2011, 10:39 AM. No, Connery made a number of low-budget films. And as the world mourns the loss of the original James Bond, Connery's earlier life involved a job that may surprise even his biggest fans.. STRENGTH FIGHTER™: Sean Connery / James Bond bodybuilding. By knicksrbake in forum Professional Bodybuilding Replies: 10 Last Post: 04-09-2012, 03:11 AM. An interesting note: in 1953, Connery entered the Mr. Universe competition, coming in third in the tall division. By rysean in forum Misc. Sean Connery (middle) during a bodybuilding competition event. By MEDITATE in forum Misc. Connery knew from the start that Bond's creator, Ian Fleming wasn’t fond of him. He was spotted for films in the contest. Sean Connery has passed away at the age of 90. Tributes paid to Edinburgh bodybuilding champion Norman ... Sean Connery in the 1953 Mr. Universe Bodybuilding ... Sean Connery pre-James Bond at the 1953 Mr Universe ... Oscars Academy Awards 2020: Hollywood's 27 Most Iconic Physiques . His beginnings were humble, as his mother was a cleaning woman and his father, a truck driver, according to NPR. Visit the Classic Bodybuilders web site for a photo of Connery from the Mr. Universe contest." We’ve already seen some underwear photos of Hollywood living legend Sean Connery when he was a male underwear model as well as when he was a bodybuilder. Before Bond and fame, Sean Connery spent his early 20s lifting weights and working odd jobs — including as a nude model for a reknowned Scottish art school. Photo by YouTube screenshot. Sean Connery (centre) during his bodybuilding days (Image: Daily Record) Edinburgh actor Andy Gray recalls the day Sir Sean popped up for tea with his … Sean Connery Underwear (4 May 2010). Actors from skinny to muscley "is it all about juicing?" Replies: 12 Last Post: 04-23-2011, 11:14 PM. Broccoli had his way and Fleming gave in as he quickly changed his mind … These pictures were obviously taken when he already made it in Hollywood.