Jason Connery
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Jason Connery has appeared in over 30 films, television movies and
series, combined, since his breakthrough role as "Robin Hood" in the UK
television series
Robin Hood (1984) in
1985.
The son of Sean Connery and
Diane Cilento, Connery grew up in London
and Scotland. He attended boarding school at Somerset, where he
received a half-scholarship for swimming and held the under-16
freestyle record for the south of England. Connery's interest in acting
developed while studying at the Gordonstoun School for Boys in the
north of Scotland. He started the Inter-House Players Group - wherein
two houses combine to put on one play each term. Connery also took on
directing duties and directed fellow classmate
Prince Edward (aka Prince Edward) in
"Hotel Paradiso". Connery was accepted to The Bristol Old Vic Drama
School and, one year later, to Perth Repertory Company in Scotland. For
six months, he did weekly repertory work, acted, and worked as the
assistant stage manager in an effort to earn his Equity card. He worked
hard, rehearsing one play by day and performing another by night,
learning as much as he could along the way.
His big break came in 1985 when he took over the role of "Robin Hood"
in the popular UK television series "Robin of Sherwood" (1984). The
role launched him to stardom in England and he remains a cult favorite
with the show's passionate fans. He has since had starring roles in
feature films including Return of the Thief of Baghdad (1999),
Private Moments (2005),
Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001),
Requiem (2001),
Shanghai Noon (2000),
Bullet to Beijing (1995),
Urban Ghost Story (1998) and
Macbeth (1997). He has also starred in
television movies (Merlin (1998)
and
Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (1990))
and series (Smallville (2001),
Liberty's Kids (2002)
and Shoebox Zoo (2004)).
In 1996, he married actress Mia Sara and they
have one son, Dashiell Connery. The
couple divorced in 2002. He is most proud of his role as father to
Dashiell Quinn Connery, whom he refers to as "the most wonderful person
I know". Connery now resides in Los Angeles and spends every bit of
free time with his son. Connery feels that, as an actor, he continues
to grow because every job is a new and exciting challenge. He credits
his mother and father, who inspire him in many ways, for his drive and
his ability to survive and persevere in an unpredictable business. He
is also inspired by live theatre - an inspirational journey unique to
performance, in one moment, with one audience - that will never be
duplicated. Most importantly, it is his son who inspires him to be a
loving, nurturing human being and to hold close what is dear in life.
Through affiliations with Coventry University's new filmmaking facility
and the "Independent Filmmakers Group", he is working to educate and
support the next generation of filmmakers. He recently wrapped
Shoebox Zoo (2004) in the UK
after two seasons and has completed three films in America -
Hoboken Hollow (2006),
The Far Side of Jericho (2006)
and Night Skies (2007). After
achieving success as an actor for two decades, Connery is working
behind the cameras with his recently formed production company,
"Unconditional Entertainment". The company, headed by Connery and
Ricki Maslar, currently has several
projects in development for film and television. "Unconditional" has
announced Connery's directorial debut with the film
Pandemic (2009).
series, combined, since his breakthrough role as "Robin Hood" in the UK
television series
Robin Hood (1984) in
1985.
The son of Sean Connery and
Diane Cilento, Connery grew up in London
and Scotland. He attended boarding school at Somerset, where he
received a half-scholarship for swimming and held the under-16
freestyle record for the south of England. Connery's interest in acting
developed while studying at the Gordonstoun School for Boys in the
north of Scotland. He started the Inter-House Players Group - wherein
two houses combine to put on one play each term. Connery also took on
directing duties and directed fellow classmate
Prince Edward (aka Prince Edward) in
"Hotel Paradiso". Connery was accepted to The Bristol Old Vic Drama
School and, one year later, to Perth Repertory Company in Scotland. For
six months, he did weekly repertory work, acted, and worked as the
assistant stage manager in an effort to earn his Equity card. He worked
hard, rehearsing one play by day and performing another by night,
learning as much as he could along the way.
His big break came in 1985 when he took over the role of "Robin Hood"
in the popular UK television series "Robin of Sherwood" (1984). The
role launched him to stardom in England and he remains a cult favorite
with the show's passionate fans. He has since had starring roles in
feature films including Return of the Thief of Baghdad (1999),
Private Moments (2005),
Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001),
Requiem (2001),
Shanghai Noon (2000),
Bullet to Beijing (1995),
Urban Ghost Story (1998) and
Macbeth (1997). He has also starred in
television movies (Merlin (1998)
and
Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (1990))
and series (Smallville (2001),
Liberty's Kids (2002)
and Shoebox Zoo (2004)).
In 1996, he married actress Mia Sara and they
have one son, Dashiell Connery. The
couple divorced in 2002. He is most proud of his role as father to
Dashiell Quinn Connery, whom he refers to as "the most wonderful person
I know". Connery now resides in Los Angeles and spends every bit of
free time with his son. Connery feels that, as an actor, he continues
to grow because every job is a new and exciting challenge. He credits
his mother and father, who inspire him in many ways, for his drive and
his ability to survive and persevere in an unpredictable business. He
is also inspired by live theatre - an inspirational journey unique to
performance, in one moment, with one audience - that will never be
duplicated. Most importantly, it is his son who inspires him to be a
loving, nurturing human being and to hold close what is dear in life.
Through affiliations with Coventry University's new filmmaking facility
and the "Independent Filmmakers Group", he is working to educate and
support the next generation of filmmakers. He recently wrapped
Shoebox Zoo (2004) in the UK
after two seasons and has completed three films in America -
Hoboken Hollow (2006),
The Far Side of Jericho (2006)
and Night Skies (2007). After
achieving success as an actor for two decades, Connery is working
behind the cameras with his recently formed production company,
"Unconditional Entertainment". The company, headed by Connery and
Ricki Maslar, currently has several
projects in development for film and television. "Unconditional" has
announced Connery's directorial debut with the film
Pandemic (2009).