George Lazenby

Date of Birth: September 5, 1939

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

George Lazenby is an Australian actor and former model best known for portraying James Bond in the 1969 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” Born in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, Lazenby initially worked as a car salesman and mechanic before transitioning to modeling. His rugged good looks and charismatic presence earned him recognition and eventually led to his casting as the iconic British spy, despite having no previous acting experience. Lazenby’s tenure as Bond was short-lived; he famously chose not to continue in the role after just one film, a decision influenced by his belief that the Bond franchise was becoming outdated. Despite this, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” has since become a cult classic, and Lazenby’s performance is often praised for its vulnerability and depth. After Bond, Lazenby struggled to find significant roles in Hollywood and returned to modeling and acting in smaller films and television roles. He eventually moved to the United States, where he continued to work in the entertainment industry and engaged in various business ventures.

5 Interesting Facts about George Lazenby

1. George Lazenby was the highest-paid model in the world before he landed the role of James Bond.

2. He was discovered by Bond producer Albert R. Broccoli after he saw Lazenby in a Fry’s Chocolate Cream advertisement.

3. Lazenby turned down a seven-film contract to continue as James Bond, a decision he later regretted.

4. He holds a black belt in martial arts and has trained with Bruce Lee.

5. In 2017, he was the subject of the documentary “Becoming Bond,” which recounted his life and career.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Lazenby

1. “I don’t think I’m a good actor. I think I’m a movie star.”

2. “I was young, foolish and arrogant. I regret it now, but you can’t change the past.”

3. “I walked away from Bond. How many people would do that?”

4. “I didn’t have any acting experience, but I had experience in life.”

5. “I was just a kid from Australia, and suddenly I was James Bond. It was surreal.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, George Lazenby’s net worth was estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

George Lazenby has three children. He has a son, Zachary, from his first marriage to Christina Gannett, and two children, a son named George and a daughter named Melanie, from his second marriage to tennis player Pam Shriver.