Happy Birthday, Sir

Recognize him? Obscure clue: this life study was painted in 1952 by jazz musician Al Fairweather, who studied at Edinburgh College of Art. Another clue: the model is now a knight; he wore a kilt for receiving his knighthood. He was discharged from the Royal Navy on medical grounds, because of a duodenal ulcer. So he went back to his previous job as a milkman. He then became an artist's model for the Edinburgh College of Art. The best James Bond ever? Yes, he's Sir Sean Connery, who is celebrating his 80th birthday today. The Telegraph has posted a picture gallery of his life and career (title link).