The role of the brave and invincible James Bond gave fame to many talented actors. Included in this list is the Australian George Lazenby. He convincingly played the famous superspy in the sixth series of Bond, which was called "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." What is the history of the star?
George Lazenby: the beginning of the journey
The performer of the role of James Bond was born in 1939 in Australia. George Lazenby celebrates his birthday in September. As a child, the future super agent could not even imagine that he would become a famous actor. He was an ordinary child, he did not stand out from the crowd of his peers.
After leaving school, Lazenby served in the army. Then George started selling cars, but did not particularly succeed in this business. He did not take work seriously, as he considered it temporary.
First successes
In 1964, George Lazenby decided to move to London. The owner of an attractive appearance dreamed of making a career in the modeling business. The future James Bond easily succeeded, even the lack of experience did not interfere. Soon to Georgebored with the work of the model, he began to strive for more.
Lazenby's next achievement was the position of the host of the Big Fried Chocolate program. He gained experience in front of the camera and attracted public interest. The fateful role was not long in coming.
Star role
The image of James Bond in the film "In the Service of Her Majesty" could be embodied by a completely different actor. At first, the filmmakers offered this role to Sean Connery, but were refused. As a result, they had to choose from many applicants, among whom were stars. Anthony Rogers, Hans Vries, John Richardson, Robert Campbell dreamed of playing the famous superspy.
How did it happen that a bright role eventually went to an aspiring actor? George Lazenby impressed the filmmakers with his fight scene test. He played so convincingly in this episode that other applicants were immediately rejected.
The image of James Bond performed by Lazenby was a success. The novice actor performed his role professionally and enthusiastically. However, the filming process was overshadowed by conflicts. George managed to spoil relations not only with director Peter R. Hunt, but also with Dianna Rigg, who embodied the image of a super agent girl. Is it any wonder that the role of Bond in the next Bond series went to Connery.
Movies and series
Thanks to the film "In the Service of Her Majesty" George Lazenby also woke up famous. Movies and series withhis participation began to appear one after another. The peak of the actor's popularity came in the 70-80s. During this period, he took part in film and television projects, the list of which is given below.
- "Play of the Day".
- "Who saw her die?".
- Universal Soldier.
- "Hong Kong Mercenary".
- "Hong Kong Man".
- Queen's Ransom.
- "In Search of Adventure".
- Rookie Shame.
- "Evening in Byzantium".
- "Death Dimension".
- Saint Jack.
- The Last Harem.
- “Hidden Fact.”
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
- "Freddy's Nightmares".
- Baywatch.
Gangsters and cops, nobility and misfits - all Lazenby has played over the years on the set. The actor put his soul into each of his characters, so many films and TV shows with him were a great success.
What else to see
In the nineties audiences and directors began to forget George Lazenby. "Bond" began to appear less frequently on the set. For some time, he completely dropped out of the process of creating films, as he became interested in car racing.
Relatively recently, the talented actor decided to return to work, which made his fans very happy. Lazenby lit up in the TV series Normal, starred in the films The Hunter, Winter Rose, The Death Game. A new film with his participation is expected to be released soon.
Private life
What happens in the personal life of "agent 007"? George Lazenby, photowho can be seen in the article, was married twice. In his youth, he married Christina Gannett, his chosen one had nothing to do with the world of cinema. Christina gave birth to her famous husband of two children, but the marriage still broke up for unknown reasons.
The union of the actor Lazenby with Pam Shriver lasted a little longer. The second wife gave George three children, but this marriage also broke up. For the third time, the star of the film "In the Service of Her Majesty" did not marry, although he, of course, had novels, including with stars.
