A young actor who proudly carries the legacy of one of the biggest film stars of all time says he doesn’t want to get roles just because of his famous family.
Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first James Bond on the big screen, is one of the most recognizable faces in film history. For decades, he was seen as one of the most desirable men in the world.
Tall, striking, and with a piercing gaze, Connery was admired by millions of women. But in his private life, he wasn’t the ladies’ man he was known for on screen. Instead, he preferred spending time with his family.
He was married twice. With his first wife, Diane Cilento, he had a son—Jason Connery—who is now a well-known actor and director. J
ason built a successful career on his own, and few people know that the third generation of the Connery family is also stepping into the spotlight. Jason’s son, Dashiell, dreams of making it big in Hollywood.
Sean Connery’s Grandson
Dashiell Connery was born during Jason’s marriage to American actress Mia Sara. They were married from 1996 to 2002. Dashiell was born in June 1997. He made his film debut at the age of 12 in the movie Pandemic, which was directed by his father.
Since then, he’s appeared in several music videos, films, and TV shows. His most recent major project was the series Tulsa King, where he appeared in 17 episodes alongside the legendary Sylvester Stallone.
Dashiell understands how lucky he is to be part of the Connery family and knows the influence his late grandfather had on the film industry. It’s no surprise that this shaped his career path.
“They definitely have a big influence on me and my life,” he said in an interview with Book Of.
“I think family influences everyone, but I was definitely drawn to film and entertainment because of them. My family makes me want to be the best actor I can be. The last thing I want is for people to think I got a role just because of my last name.”
Dashiell’s parents divorced when he was still young, but he has a good relationship with both of them. Jason Connery once said that his son is the most wonderful person he knows. He even moved to Los Angeles so he could spend more time with Dashiell.
