Sean Connery played the character of James Bond in a total of seven films. He portrayed the iconic British secret agent in the following movies: Dr. No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Never Say Never Again (1983). Connery's portrayal of James Bond is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and definitive performances in the history of cinema.