Sean Connery competed in the Mr Universe competition in 1953 when he was 22 years old. Connery passed away on October 31. A statement on his official website read, “It’s with heavy hearts that ...

Sean Connery was a bodybuilder before he was an actor. “His hobby of bodybuilding culminated in a bid for the 1950 Mr. Universe title where he placed third,” says his official site.

A stunning collection of retro pictures shows a glimpse inside the 1953 Mr Universe competition where a pre-James Bond Sean Connery finished third. The incredible black and white images show ...

Sean Connery ... the success of the film series." Connery muscled into the craft quite literally, being discovered while competing as a body builder in a Mr. Universe competition held in London ...

Sean Connery was flexing his muscles years before becoming a household name. After working a string of odd jobs — which included a gig as a nude model — Connery entered the Mr. Universe pageant in ...

The former art teacher was a student at Edinburgh College of Art when Sir Sean posed for students shortly before his acting breakthrough. The Connery work will be part of a selection of Mr Webster ...