Jason Connery Biography: Movies, Age, Net Worth, TV Shows, Instagram, Parents, Height, Wife, Children, Siblings

Jason Joseph Connery is a distinguished Italian-born English actor and director, best known for his portrayal of Robert of Huntingdon in the third series of the ITV drama Robin of Sherwood (1986), taking over the lead role following the departure of Michael Praed.

His diverse career spans acting, directing, producing, and voice work. Notably, he appeared in the Doctor Who serial Vengeance on Varos (1985) and later portrayed Robin Hood in the final series of Robin of Sherwood. As a director, his work includes the 2008 feature film Pandemic, among other projects across film and television.

Profile

• Full Name: Jason Joseph Connery
• Stage Name: Jason Connery
• Born: 11 January 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: Rome, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Occupation: Italian-born English actor and director.
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parents: Sean Connery, Diane Cilento
• Siblings: Giovanna Margaret Volpe
• Spouse: Mia Sara (m. 1996–2002), Fiona Ufton (m. 2021)
• Partners: Lucinda Fisher (1988–1989)
• Children: Dashiell Connery
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $46 million

Early Life And Education

Jason Joseph Connery was born on January 11, 1963, in Rome, Italy, to Scottish actor Sean Connery and Australian actress Diane Cilento. As the only child of his parents, he also has a half-sibling, Giovanna Volpe, from his mother’s previous marriage.

Connery attended Millfield School in Somerset, England, and Gordonstoun School in Scotland, before training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He is of mixed Scottish and Australian descent, with Scottish heritage from his father and Australian from his mother. His religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Jason Connery began his professional acting career in theatre before making his film debut in The Lords of Discipline (1983). He rose to prominence with his portrayal of Robert of Huntingdon—Robin Hood—in the third series of the ITV drama Robin of Sherwood (1986), succeeding Michael Praed in the lead role.

Among his early screen credits are appearances in Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos (1985) and the television drama Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (1990), in which he portrayed the famed James Bond creator.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Connery expanded his repertoire with a wide range of roles in both film and television, often within the fantasy and horror genres. He starred as Merlin in Merlin: The Quest Begins (1997) and appeared in genre titles such as Lightspeed (2006), Night Skies (2007), and Brotherhood of Blood (2007).

His television work included guest roles in popular series like Smallville and George Lopez, and he further demonstrated his versatility by lending his voice to animated productions and video games.

In addition to his acting career, Connery has built a respected body of work as a director. He made his directorial debut with Pandemic (2008) and went on to helm several films, including The Devil’s Tomb (2009), 51 (2011), and The Philly Kid (2012).

His most notable directorial achievement is Tommy’s Honour (2016), a biographical drama that premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and earned the Best Feature Film award at the British Academy Scotland Awards. With a career spanning stage, screen, and behind-the-camera work, Connery continues to contribute meaningfully to the entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @jasonconnor

Personal Life

Jason Joseph Connery married actress Mia Sara in 1996 after meeting during a joint project, and the couple had a son, Dashiell Quinn Connery, in 1997. They divorced in 2002.

Following their separation, Connery later married his longtime partner Fiona Ufton, they married in 2021. Prior to his marriage to Mia Sara, Connery was in a relationship with Lucinda Fisher from 1988 to 1989.

Filmography:

Acting:

• The Lords of Discipline (1983)
• Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos (1985)
• Robin of Sherwood (TV Series, 1985–1986)
• The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (1990)
• Bullet to Beijing (1995)
• Macbeth (1997)
• Merlin (1998)
• Return of the Thief of Baghdad (1999)
• Shanghai Noon (2000)
• Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001)
• Private Moments (2005)
• Lightspeed (2006)
• Night Skies (2007)
• Brotherhood of Blood (2007)
• The Untold Story (2019)
• Tales of the Tardis (2023)

Directing:

• Pandemic (2008)
• The Devil’s Tomb (2009)
• 51 (2011)
• The Philly Kid (2012)
• Tommy’s Honour (2016)

Net Worth

Jason Joseph Connery‘s net worth is estimated at $46 million, primarily derived from his extensive career as an actor and director in film and television. With over 30 films, TV movies, and series to his name, he has also directed several films, including Tommy’s Honour.