Sir Sean Connery is top British hero

Sir Sean Connery has topped a list of British heroes.The Scottish actor - who is best known for playing secret agent James Bond - beat off stiff competition from athletes and TV stars in the poll conducted by UK theme park, Thorpe Park.Five-time gold medal winning rower Steve Redgrave came in second place, with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver taking third place.He was recognised for his campaign to improve the standard and healthiness of school lunches.Voters put Live 8 organiser and former Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof in fourth place, followed by Virgin multi-millionaire Richard Branson in fifth.Footballer David Beckham came sixth and 'Angels' singer Robbie Williams was named at seven.TV presenter and comedian Jonathan Ross, 'Stormbreaker' star Ewan McGregor and Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes rounded out the top 10.

The Top 20 British Heroes

1. Sir Sean Connery - Actor

2. Sir Steve Redgrave - Athlete

3. Jamie Oliver - Chef

4. Sir Richard Branson - Entrepreneur

5. Sir Bob Geldof - Campaigner

6. David Beckham - Footballer

7. Robbie Williams - Singer

8. Jonathan Ross - TV and radio presenter

9. Ewan McGregor - Actor

10. Dame Kelly Holmes - Athelete

11. Sir David Jason - Actor

12. J K Rowling - Author

13. Steven Gerrard - Footballer

14. Sir Elton John - Singer Songwriter

15. Sir Paul McCartney - Singer

16. Chris Moyles - Radio presenter

17. Ant and Dec - TV presenters

18. Ricky Gervais - Comedian

19. Jeremy Clarkson - TV presenter

20. David Walliams - Comedian