Jason Connery

Jason Connery is a British actor and director, known for his work in film and television. He is the son of the late actor Sean Connery and actress Diane Cilento. His career includes notable roles in series such as the BBC's *The Legend of Tarzan* and the ITV drama *The Shell Seekers*, alongside a significant body of work in independent film and genre television.

Early life and family

He was born Jason Joseph Connery on 11 January 1963 in Marylebone, London. His father was the renowned James Bond actor Sean Connery, and his mother was the Academy Award-nominated actress Diane Cilento. His parents separated when he was young, and he was primarily raised by his mother, spending time in Australia and later attending Millfield school in Somerset. Despite the fame of his parents, he has often spoken about carving his own path within the entertainment industry, distinct from the legacy of his father's iconic status in films like *Dr. No* and *Goldfinger*.

Acting career

His acting career began in the early 1980s with appearances in British television series. A significant early role was in the 1984 fantasy film *The Boy Who Had Everything*. He gained wider recognition for portraying the title role in the 1989 ITV series *The Legend of Tarzan*, a role that brought him international attention. Throughout the 1990s, he appeared in a variety of television films and miniseries, including the acclaimed BBC adaptation of *The Shell Seekers* opposite Angela Lansbury. He has also been featured in genre projects such as the sci-fi series *Smallville* and the fantasy film *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, in which he performed voice work. His film work includes roles in *Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies* and the 2005 thriller *The Devil's Harvest*.

Directing and producing work

In the 2000s, he expanded his repertoire into directing and producing. He directed several episodes of the CBBC series *The Adventures of the Laughing Man*. His feature directorial debut was with the 2007 film *The Wild Girl*, a drama set in the California desert. He has since directed projects such as the thriller *Pandemic* and the drama *The Philly Kid*. His production work often focuses on character-driven independent films, and he has served as a producer on projects including *The Untitled Old West Project* through his own company.

Personal life

He was married to actress Mia Sara, known for her role in *Ferris Bueller's Day Off*, from 1996 until their divorce in 2002; they have one son, Dashiell. Since 2010, he has been in a relationship with actress Fiona Wade, known for her role in the ITV soap *Emmerdale*. He maintains a relatively private life, splitting his time between the United Kingdom and the United States. In interviews, he has discussed the influence of his mother's career and the challenge of establishing his own identity separate from his father's monumental legacy in Hollywood.

Filmography

A selected list of his work includes the film *The Boy Who Had Everything* (1984), the television series *The Legend of Tarzan* (1989), the television film *The Shell Seekers* (1989), the film *Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies* (1999), voice work for *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring* (2001), an appearance on *Smallville* (2004), and the directed film *The Wild Girl* (2007). His later directing credits include *Pandemic* (2016) and *The Philly Kid* (2012).

Category:British male film actors Category:British television actors Category:British film directors Category:1963 births Category:Living people