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How Sean Connery defied odds after Ian Fleming disapproved of him playing Bond

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James Bond, as the legend starred in the likes of Dr No, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again.

The actor has passed away at the age of 90, with tributes pouring in for the James Bond icon.Sean almost didn't play the legendary role as the spy's creator Ian Fleming had doubts about his casting.Connery's selection for the role of Bond owed a lot to Dana Broccoli, wife of producer Albert Broccoli.She's said to have been vital in persuading her husband that Connery was the man for the job.Bond's creator, Ian Fleming, originally doubted Connery's casting, saying: "He's not what I envisioned of James Bond looks."He also explained: "I'm looking for Commander Bond and not an overgrown stunt-man," adding that Connery,.

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