Sean Connery was born in Edinburgh on this day in 1930. For many he remains the definitive 007.

Sean Connery, who played James Bond in six films by Eon Productions as well as Kevin McClory’s Thunderball remake, Never Say Never Again, was born in Edinburgh on 25th August 1930.

For many fans Connery has never been bettered in the role of 007, bringing to the role the right balance between toughness and wit.

Joseph Wiseman, who played Dr Julius No in the first James Bond film, was born in Montreal, Canada on this day in 1918. Although he preferred to be remembered for his stage career, today he is best known for playing the first Bond villain.