From commanderbond.net

#  1946: At age 16, Connery enlisted in the Royal Navy. During his time in the Navy he got a couple of tattoos — one tattoo is a tribute to his parents: a bird with a scroll in its mouth that says “Mum and Dad” and the other is self explanatory: heart with a dagger through it saying “Scotland Forever.” His Naval career ended after three years because of a stomach ulcer and he returned to Edinburgh to work as a bricklayer, lifeguard, and coffin polisher.

# 1949: At the age of 19 Connery was a nude model for the Edinburgh Art College.

# 1950: Connery started up in modeling, bit theatrical parts, and chorus appearances. His stardom was no over night success story.

# 1953: Bodybuilding had become one of Sean Connery’s hobbies after leaving the Navy. He placed 3rd in the Mr. Universe competition this year.


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