Sean Connery

Served in: British Royal Navy
Rank: Ensign
Best Known For: Dr. No, Goldfinger, From Russia, With Love
Est. Net Worth: $120 million

Sean Connery was another actor that might have been drawing on his military service during some of his roles. Connery served in the British Royal Navy, and he spent three years there before health issues forced him to be honorably discharged. Connery would later go on to star in some of the most famous James Bond movies.

The Scottish actor would be awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to film after starring in movies like Dr. No, Goldfinger, Thunderball, From Russia, With Love, The Rock, and more. His military service years began in 1947 and ended in 1950.