No Escaping It: Sean Connery Wore a Hairpiece in James Bond Movie

Young Sean Connery was a macho man with a Scottish charm. The dashing muscles and bodybuilder’s shape were almost enough to open Hollywood gates for the beginner. However, one drawback kept the actor away from advancing his career.

Connery started to bald in his early 20s, and though he seemed like a perfect movie fit, there was some hesitation and reluctance to cast a receding actor for a part with suave and smoothness. Unfortunately, Sean’s baldness was genetic, and there was no escaping it. So as a solution, he wore a wig that blended in seamlessly with the natural locks.

The star successfully portrayed the character and became beloved by many; no one even paid attention to his head.