Sean Connery with the most bizarre award of his life

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The formidable actor, who is known for his ice-cool demeanour, appeared slightly puzzled, and then amused, by the prize at the 4th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival in Nassau, Bahamas.

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The 77-year-old Hollywood star is familiar to winning awards - after all he has won an Oscar, two Baftas and three Golden Globes, but seems slightly amused by his latest gong

The 77-year-old legend was receiving an honorary award for his extraordinary career which includes being the first actor to play James Bond back 1962.

After picking up the prize, which required a firm grip of both hands, Connery chatted amiably to the other Hollywood star in attendance, Daryl Hannah.

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Sir Sean Connery uses both hands to hold his latest (and most unusual) prize at the 4th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival in Nassau, Bahamas

He was possibly asking for her advice about whether to place his latest gong on the mantelpiece to join his knighthood, the Oscar he won in 1987, his two Baftas and three Golden Globes.

Meanwhile the Kill Bill actress was also receiving an award of her own for Career Achievement.

And while her accolade was more manageable to hold, it was equally as strange as Connery's - an ornamental fish.