Never Say Never Again Archives

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 25^th 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.

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American jazz musician Herb Alpert, who with The Tijuana Brass performed the theme for 1967 spoof version of Casino Royale, was born on 31st March 1935 in Los Angeles. He also performed a trumpet solo on the title song of Never Say Never Again, sung by his wife, Lani Hall.

Michel Legrand was born on 24th February 1932 in France. He composed the score for the non-Eon Bond film Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery, as well as the music for the theme song performed by Lani Hall.

French composer Michel Legrand died at his Paris home on 26th January 2019. He worked on the non-Eon Bond film Never Say Never Again.

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

Irvin Kershner, who directed Thunderball remake Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery, was born in Philadelphia on 29th April 1923. Kershner is best remembered for directing the second Star Wars Film, The Empire Strikes Back.