Which non-Bond film earned Connery an Academy Award?

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The Untouchables earned Sean Connery an Academy Award.

Sean Connery received an Academy Award for his role as a tough Chicago cop in the 1987 film The Untouchables. This film is distinct from his iconic portrayal of James Bond.
Academy Award for The Untouchables
Connery's performance as Jim Malone in The Untouchables earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film, directed by Brian De Palma, focused on federal agents fighting organized crime in Prohibition-era Chicago.
A Career Beyond Bond
While Connery is globally recognized for his definitive portrayal of James Bond, beginning with Dr. No in 1962, he consciously sought to diversify his roles. He expressed a desire not to be solely defined by the suave British spy, stating he "hated that damned James Bond."
Notable Non-Bond Filmography
Beyond the Bond franchise, Connery starred in a variety of significant films. These include Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (1964), John Huston's The Man Who Would Be King (1975) alongside Michael Caine, Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and the Cold War thriller The Hunt for Red October (1990). His role in John Boorman's Zardoz (1974) also remains a memorable, albeit unconventional, performance.

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