Hollywood Pays Tribute to Sean Connery, “A Legend on Screen, and off”

2020 pulled a total 2020 when news broke today that legendary badass Sean Connery passed away. Too much was made of Connery as James Bond, and while he was terrific, letâs not forget that Connery starred in some of the movies most loved by dads everywhere, like âThe Untouchablesâ, âThe Rockâ, and âIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade.â
As the news broke, tributes poured in for the legend. One of the first was a nod from the current James Bond, Daniel Craig, to the OG Bond:
âIt is with such sadness that I heard of the passing of one of the true greats of cinema.
Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more. He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.
He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course.â
Statement from Daniel Craig
âIt is with such sadness that I heard of the passing of one of the true greats of cinema. pic.twitter.com/McUcKuykR4
â James Bond (@007) October 31, 2020
Thereâs no questioning his acting chops. Although according to one awesome Connery story floating around today, thatâs just what director Michael Bay did. At one point, he tried to give Connery acting advice on the set of The Rock. Connery turned to Bay and said âwhy donât you go blow up a bridge?â which is the most perfect Bay burn.
RIP Sean Connery. A character actor friend (who shall go unnamed) worked on âThe Rock.â At one point Michael Bay tried to direct his acting. Sean casually turned to him & said, âWhy donât you go blow up a bridge?â
â Werebraunger (@Braunger) October 31, 2020
Sam Neill worked with Connery on âThe Hunt for Red Octoberâ, another movie in the dad pantheon, and said every day with him was a lesson on how to act and that Connery was âa great man.â
Every day on set with #SeanConnery was an object lesson in how to act on screen. But all that charisma and power- that was utterly unique to Sean . RIP that great man , that great actor . https://t.co/W8MQrFYlJ0
â Sam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) October 31, 2020
Hugh Jackman said he grew up idolizing Connery.
I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/OU9QEy5fTB
â Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) October 31, 2020
And countless others paid tribute to the man who was a true legend.
He was my Dadâs James Bond, so Dad supported Mr. Conneryâs career his entire life, always taking me to see any movie his fave actor was in. I have sweet memories of watching Dad watch his movie idol. So Sean Conneryâs passing also feels like Iâm losing Dad again. RIP, Dr. Jones. pic.twitter.com/8ElVyac1kV
â KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 31, 2020
Sean Connery was a legend, one of the greatest actors of all time. He provided endless entertainment for all of us & inspiration for me. Iâm not just saying that because he was a bodybuilder who placed in the Mr. Universe contest! He was an icon. My thoughts are with his family.
â Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) October 31, 2020
It says something for the extraordinary charisma of this Edinburgh lad to have created the most iconic character in film & then, rather than be typecast by it, become equally famous for just being Sean Connery. A real screen legend; oft imitated (by all!) but never equalled. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/TOdAI0Fxnv
â edgarwright (@edgarwright) October 31, 2020