Jason Connery net worth, wife, children, family, Wiki Biography

May 2024 · 6 minute read

• Jason Connery is the son of the Academy Award-winning actor Sean Connery and actress Diane Cilento
• He is best known for his roles in “Robin Hood” and “Macbeth”
• He is an actor, filmmaker, and voice actor
• He is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million
• He was married to actress Mia Sara from 1996-2002 and they had a son named Dashiell Quinn Connery

 

Who is Jason Connery?

Jason Connery is the son of the Academy Award-winning actor Sean Connery and his now ex-wife actress Diane Cilento, but has made a name for himself as an actor and filmmaker. He is best known as Robert of Huntingdon in the TV action-drama series “Robin Hood” (1986), and also playing the titular role in the drama film “Macbeth” in 1997, among numerous other projects on which he has worked since launching his career.

So, do you want to find out more about Sean Connery’s son, from his birth to recent career endeavors, as well as his love life? If yes, then we recommend that you stay with us for the length of the article, as we steadily introduce you to the life of Jason Connery.

Jason Connery Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education

Born Jason Joseph Connery on the 11th January 1963. in Marylebone, London England; as we said, the son of Diane Cilento and Sean Connery. His parents were married from 1962 until 1973.

He spent his childhood between England and Scotland, and went to Millfield School, an independent school in Street, a village in Somerset, England, and later attended Gordonstoun School in Moray, Scotland. During his time at Gordonstoun, Jason developed an interest in acting, and as a result he entered The Bristol Old Vic Drama School. He was also a part of the Perth Repertory Company in Scotland, where he practiced his acting skills on stage, learning one play during the day, while at night he performed another one, and he was also an assistant stage manager.

Career Beginnings and Rise to Stardom

Jason’s career started in the early ‘80s, with a minor role in the thriller film “The Lords of Discipline” (1983), and in 1984 he starred as Neemo in the adventure fantasy film of the same name, starring next to Seth Kibel and Mathilda May. He enjoyed success in the years to come, starring in several successful productions, including the drama film “The Boy Who Had Everything” (1985), then in the romantic drama film “The Venetian Woman” (1986), and the same year he was chosen for the part of Robert of Huntingdon, who then becomes the new Robin Hood, in the TV series “Robin Hood”.

Before the decade ended, Jason starred in the fantasy film “Puss in Boots” (1988), next to Christopher Walken and Carmela Marner, and finished the decade with the lead role in the war action-thriller film “Casablanca Express” (1989), making him a national star.

Career Decline

At the beginning of the new decade, Jason portrayed Ian Fleming, the creator of Jason Bond, in the television film “Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming” (1990), but it wasn’t until 1996 that he had another notable role, this time in the television film “Midnight in Saint Petersburg”, co-starring Michael Caine and Yuri Limonty, while the following year he starred as Macbeth in the film of the same name.

Before the decade ended, Jason starred in the horror film “Urban Ghost Story” (1998), and in the television fantasy film “Metlin” (1998), but these films were nowhere near as popular as his previous projects.

Voice Acting and Recent Projects

With the start of the new millennium, Jason became more focused on voice acting, and made his debut with the voice role of Bennington in the animated series “Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!” (2001-2002), which features the adventures of sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. In 2003 he gave his voice to characters from the animated series “Gadget and the Gadgetinis”, and to Dad in the animated series “Shoebox Zoo”, the following year.

He continued with voice roles into the second part of the 2000s, particularly with the voice of Mr. Trollheimer” (2005), and as the voice of Haggis in the animated film “The Search for Santa Paws” in 2010. In recent years, Jason hasn’t much pursued new acting projects, though he appeared as Psychiatrist in the film “Alien Strain” (2014), and featured in the comedy-drama film “The Untold Story” (2019), and is now working on the new romantic comedy film “Byrd and the Bees”.

An Accomplished Director

In addition to his acting skills, Jason has also showcased his filmmaking abilities, and made his directing debut in 2009 with the sci-fi horror action film “The Devil’s Tomb” (2009), written by Keith Kjornes and starring Cuba Gooding Jr. Ray Winstone and Ron Perlman.

The same year Jason also directed the sci-fi drama thriller film “Pandemic”, which was written by Aaron Pope and starred Ray Wise, Graham McTavish and Peter Holden in the lead roles. His next project was another sci-fi film, this time the horror “51” in 2011, while in 2012 he directed the sports drama film “The Philly Kid”, and in 2016 worked on the romantic drama film “Tommy’s Honour”.

Jason Connery Net Worth

Maybe Jason isn’t as successful as his father, but he’s certainly made his mark on the film and TV industry, and his endeavors have steadily increased his wealth.

So, do you know how rich Jason Connery is, as of mid- 2019? The total sum of Jason’s wealth has been estimated by sources at $2 million, which should increase, assuming that he successfully continues his career.

Jason Connery Personal Life, Marriage, Children

Jason is rather private when it comes to his personal endeavors, however, it is known that he was married to actress Mia Sara from 1996 until 2002, and the two welcomed a son, named Dashiell Quinn Connery in 1997. Dashiell is now an actor, and has primarily featured in his father’s films, such as “Pandemic”. Since his divorce, Jason hasn’t been involved in any new romantic relationship, at least there is no news in the media about it. Jason is an avid dog lover, and has a pet named Ollie.

Clive Mantle.. wrote a book, now it’s published, what a Legend! pic.twitter.com/nOgyfNSqnt

— Jason Connery (@JasonJasonjcon) June 3, 2018

Jason Connery Internet Fame

Over the years, Jason has built a decent fan following on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He has around 1,200 followers on Facebook, while on Twitter, his fan base is 1,100 strong, and on Instagram he has just over 600 loyal fans. He has used his popularity to promote his career but has also shared some events from his personal life.

So, if you aren’t already a fan of this prominent actor and director, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to become one, just skip over to his official pages, and see what he is up to next, both personally and professionally.

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