George lazenby autobiography
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George Lazenby
Australian retired actor (born 1939)
This article is about the actor. For the early Australian settler, see George Lazenby (cabinetmaker).
George Robert Lazenby (; born 5 September 1939) is an Australian retired actor. Lazenby began his professional career as a model and had only acted in commercials when he was cast to replace the original Bond actor, Sean Connery, playing the character in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). Since he appeared in only one film, Lazenby's tenure as Bond is the shortest among the actors in the series. He declined to return for subsequent Bond films and instead pursued other roles in Universal Soldier (1971), Who Saw Her Die? (1972), The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss (1974), and The Man from Hong Kong (1975).
Lazenby's single portrayal of Bond and lack of standing as a favourite in the series, has resulted in his name being used as a metaphor for forgettable, non-iconic acting efforts in other entertainment franchises, and for entities that are largely ignored.
In 2024, Lazenby retired from acting citing his age and wanting to spend more time with his family.
Early life
[edit]George Robert Lazenby was born on 5 September 1939 in Goulburn, New South Wales,[1] at Ovada Private Hospital, to railway w
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THIS NEVER HAPPENED TO THE OTHER FELLAS
FOREWORD BY GEORGE LAZENBY
Ironically, for someone who didn’t want to get typed as James Bond, it’s the one thing I always get asked about. It always comes back to 007. Over the years I became the rogue Bond, the guy who turned his back on the most coveted role in cinema, To this day, journalists remain fascinated how a male model, who had never stepped on a movie set in his life, convinced two of the most powerful producers in the business, that he was the guy to fill Sean Connery’s shoes. I guess it is a fascinating tale.
I had no fear when I went up for the role. I nearly died as kid and coupled with growing up in a rough Australian suburb, I threw myself 100% into life. When I was cast in 1968, people around me felt 007 seemed to be out of vogue, not current – part of the Establishment. I wasn’t a dedicated actor – I just wanted to have a good time: make love, not war.
Discussing my recollections of making On Her Majesty’s Secret Service for this book stirred many memories; chiefly what it was like to be at the centre of the James Bond storm. One minute I was standing in Harry Saltzman’s office being offered the the biggest role in show business and 18 months later I was back in Australia where I started. I so
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By Lee Pfeiffer
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