Sir Sean Connery is no tyrant, says his son Jason
28-Jul-2008 • Actor News
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The 45-year-old, who starred in the TV series Robin of Sherwood, hit back after an article about him and his father was published last week - reports Citizen Series.
Connery Jnr said: "I feel compelled to respond to the article because it was so full of outrageous and hurtful lies and fabrications."
It was reported that according to Diane Cilento - Connery Snr's former wife and Connery Jnr's mother - the veteran actor had told their son he would "never receive a penny" from him.
But in a statement 45-year-old Jason Connery said: "I am truly sick of reading about my father and our relationship and of his being portrayed as some sort of monster or tyrant who rules my life by 'cutting me off from his wealth'. This all could not be farther from the truth."
He added his father had "earned this money, through nothing but his own tireless hard work, and what he does with it and who he gives it to is completely up to him".
However he insisted: "He and I have never had a conversation where he said "you will never receive a penny" or anything to that effect. That is simply a lie."
Connery Jnr, who developed his interest in acting while at Gordonstoun School for Boys in Scotland, stressed his Oscar winning father had been "supportive and full of invaluable feedback" throughout his career.
The article had alleged Connery Snr and his son had a "fractious relationship" but Connery Jnr said: "My father and I have lived in different countries for many years, and yet we speak often and see each other when we can.
"I honour, respect and love my father and for good reason. And not only do I resent these lies in this article, but I refuse to allow them to be perpetuated any longer. I have learned from my father the importance of standing up against dishonesty and personal attacks, regardless of the cost, and this is one of those times."
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