RIP Sean Connery: Rare photos from life of the 'Original Bond'

Hollywood legend Sean Connery, the original face of the James Bond film series, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, much to the shock of countless movie buffs. The 90-year-old enjoyed an enviable fan-following due to his engaging performances and outspoken nature. Here is a look at some of the major moments from his illustrious career. 

The debonair actor acted alongside Serbian star Nadja Regin in the commercially- successful Goldfinger, the third film of the James Bond series | Credit: Larry Ellis/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Connery acted with Pamela 'Miss Moneypenny' Salem, who is on the left in this photo, and Barbara Carrera in the 1983 release Never Say Never Again, which marked his final appearance as James Bond. |Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

French actor Claudine Auger starred alongside the Connery in the 1965 release Thunderball, which was backed by Eon Productions. The two got along quite well during the promotions of the ambitious movie. | Credit: Keystone/Getty Images

The Academy Award-winning actor shared a good rapport with co-star Honor Blackman while working on Goldfinger. The English actor played Connery's love interest in the Bond film, impressing fans with her performance | Credit: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Image