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But Sean Connery, who'd quit the role with one film remaining on his contract only to be lured back twice, eventually got to seven, too. George Robert Lazenby /leznbi/ (born 5 September 1939) is an Australian actor and former model, best known for portraying James Bond in the 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service when he was 29. . I ran as hard as I could down to the beach where there would be witnesses in case he tried to hurt me further. So, anyway I figured he'd have a whole plate in front of him, so I could push it in his lap. And he jumped up and swung at me and I broke his jaw. They disregarded everything I suggested simply because I hadn't been in the film business like them for about a thousand years. [43], In February 1973, he revealed that he had spent all of the money he had earned from playing Bond, had experienced two nervous breakdowns and had become an alcoholic. In 2012 Lazenby made a guest appearance on the Canadian sketch comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes, spoofing the 007 series in a skit called "Help, I've Skyfallen and I Can't Get Up". Born George Robert Lazenby on 5th September, 1939 in Queanbeyan . And in a 2011 interview, Diana Rigg Lazenby's co-star told the BBC, "George Lazenby was ill-equipped. But I couldn't even get one of those. But it's just me doing my own thing. He was meant to follow it with an Anglo-Italian western made in Turkey, followed by a film about rioting students in pre-Castro Cuba, but neither was made. Lazenby also suffered a terrible personal blow during this period when his son Zachary died from brain cancer in 1994. "Even before I made the Bond picture she said I would become famous, and that there would be big problems for a couple of years," he said. Lazenby was paid $50,000 to portray James Bond. Although Lazenby had been offered a contract for seven movies, his agent, Ronan O'Rahilly, convinced him that the secret agent would be archaic in the liberated 1970s, and as a result he left the series after the release of On Her Majesty's Secret Service in 1969. All I need is the chance. Relationships. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. I could see them through the window, but the crew were all outside stomping around on the ice trying to keep warm. He moved to London, England in 1964, after serving in the Australian Army. He said the movie was "anti-guns and anti-Bond a [comedy] with no plot. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Get personalized pricing by telling us when, where, and how you want to use this asset. There's always something you did wrong. We chose George because in his physique and his looks and his walk he was the best of the candidates. (1972), The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss (1974), The Man from Hong Kong (1975) and The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977). Enter your password to log in. Meanwhile, no more Bond. But I always admired him. "How can you expect someone who's never acted before to take on a leading role? (1995), Gettysburg Alas I cannot say the same for Cubby Broccoli. Some of this is just fan-protectiveness, naturally; die-hards will always want to claim that the obscure document most folks don't know is superior to the popular one that they do. That's all. Broccoli told the press shortly after the film's release: I don't agree with the press. 'I feel that because of the tender ages of the children that it would be best to err on the side of caution and to only allow him supervised visits to ensure their safety.'. 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. She claims he taunted her by calling her 'Miss Ethiopia' when she was at her thinnest. During the 80's and 90's, Lazenby signed a contract with ABC's American . His daughter Melanie Andrea, from his first marriage to Christina Gannett, was born on September 13, 1973. According to our records, Christina Gannett is possibly single. He got into trouble when his mother was contacted to pay for the membership. Accounts have varied over the decades as to whether Lazenby bailed of his own volition or was fired. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The two-page letter says: 'I feel forced to leave with the kids to a safe haven, and ask you one last time to seek help.'. In retrospect you can only blame yourself. During the 1970s and 1980s he raced motorcycles and in the 1990s he backed a restaurant chain, the Spy House. He had the masculinity. Not until the rough-and-ready Australian actually broke a stuntman's nose in a fight scene, performed as one of his many screen tests, did Broccoli finally decide to take a chance on him. [the result of his decision not to continue playing James Bond] I didn't have a job, I had two kids, I was married, and I was broke. Newly married to newspaper heiress Christina Gannett in 1971, and the father of two young children, son Zachary and daughter Melanie, Lazenby did what so many other actors had done before him - he waded into the waters of international moviemaking, where his name and status as a former Bond lent star power to many a low-budget genre film . Bond. "I enjoy the States, to be quite honest about it," he said. She claims he threatened to kill her when she told him she wanted a divorce and says she was so fearful he meant it that it took years before she found the courage to leave him in 1994. He plays it at least 5 or 6 times a week. Competes on the senior circuit in off-road dirt bike racing, and in stock car racing. I can look back and laugh because I didn't hurt anyone except myself. His marriage to Gannett ended in 1999, and he later married tennis pro and sports broadcaster Pam Shriver in 2002. [43] They subsequently had two children, Zachary and Melanie. Full Name: George Robert Lazenby Date of Birth: 5th September 1939 Place of Birth: Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia . With the death of actor Sean Connery, October 31st 2020, Lazenby is now the earliest and oldest living actor who has portrayed James Bond. She adds: 'During my childhood, I was also frequently subjected to emotional abuse in addition to the physical abuse. His first wife was Christina Gannett, heiress to a news. Full Name: George Robert Lazenby Date of Birth: 5th September 1939 Place of Birth: Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia . That Lazenby refused to cut the long hair and beard he'd grown since filming of On Her Majesty's Secret Service wrapped for the movie's London premiere did not endear him to Broccoli and Saltzman. There were also reports that Monty Python's John Cleese wanted him to play Jesus Christ in their Biblical spoof "Life of Brian" (1979), but scheduling conflicts prevented him from taking the part. My parents think I'm insane, everybody thinks I'm insane passing up maybe millions of pounds. I had no idea where I was going when I got into the Bond film. He stepped as far from the 007 image as possible with his first feature after "Majesty" - an action-drama called "Universal Soldier" (1971) in which he starred as a soldier of fortune who suffers a crisis of conscience after signing on to train a band of mercenaries for an African president. I much prefer being a car salesman to a stereotyped James Bond. The actor scored well on both fronts - reportedly, he broke a stunt man's nose during a fight scene - and was announced as the new James Bond in the series' sixth film, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." But remember, it was my first film Now what I've got to do is live down my past; convince people I'm not the same person who made a fool of himself all those years ago. Fame is short-lived and you're the last to know when you are no longer hot. "[23], Lazenby grew a beard and long hair. [38][39], Lazenby made another film a year after On Her Majesty's Secret Service Universal Soldier (1971), which he helped write. Publicity Listings Zachary, his son with Christina Gannett, died of brain cancer when he was 20 years old in 1994. I looked at George, his jaw was clenched and pulsing. She says: 'In general, from the ages of about ten to 21 my Dad frequently would hit me, pin me up against a wall, slap me, and hold either my arms or my face with extreme force - frequently causing bruises. In a statement released by his spokesman Michael Sands he said: 'I wish Christina would show me a medical report, x-rays and pictures that show I broke her nose. He moved to London, England in 1964, after serving in the Australian Army. George Robert Lazenby was born September 5, 1939 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, to Sheila Joan (Bodel) and George Edward Lazenby. Melanie says she would only see Lazenby about once a year after her parents' divorce but made a decision to have more contact with him to have a relationship with her half-brothers and sister when he started a family with Shriver. I am not saying he is an actor. I truly don't know what's happening in George's mind so I can only speak of my reaction. I'm terribly impressed with Dennis Hopper. [26], At the time of the release of OHMSS, Lazenby's performance received mixed reviews. He rang me up out of the blue and said, 'Now that was a damn lousy show, but one thought that you were ger-reat.' Lazenby was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer. Lazenby eventually completed four kung fu films in the East, but none had the international drawing power of Lee's features. Living on his 600 acre ranch in Valyermo, an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, USA with his wife, ESPN Sports tennis analyst and former internationally top-ranked pro-tennis player, Splitting his time between his homes in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA; in Australia; on his 600 acre ranch in Valyermo, unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, USA; while also traveling with his wife, ESPN's. Lazenby has portrayed James Bond several times over the years in numerous parodies and unofficial 007 roles, notably the 1983 television film The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E. George Robert Lazenby (/leznbi/; born 5 September 1939) is an Australian actor, martial artist and former model. I think it's a pretty foolish move. He is estimated to be the wealthiest actor to have played James Bond. "[20] His co-star Diana Rigg was among many who commented on this decision: The role made Sean Connery a millionaire. I look back and think, "How did that happen?" His sister, Barbara, was an accomplished dancer. In 1978 Broccoli described casting Lazenby as "my biggest mistake in 16 years. The first film that Lazenby was signed to make with. In a 2007 episode of "Where Are They Now" (Seven Network, 2006- ), an Australian TV series, he expressed an interest in returning to Australia to raise his children there. George Robert Lazenby was born on the 5th September 1939, in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, and is an actor and former model, best known to the world for portraying The lengths Lazenby went to to get the role included spending his last pounds on acquiring a tailor-made suit from Sean Connery's tailor, which was originally made for Connery, along with purchasing a very Bondish-looking Rolex watch.Lazenby quit the role of Bond right before the premiere of his only film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), citing he would get other acting roles, and that his Bond contract, which was fourteen pages thick, was too demanding on him.In his post-Bond career, Lazenby has acted in TV movies, commercials, various recurring roles in TV series, the film series "Emmanuelle", several Bond movie spoofs, TV guest appearances, provided voice for several animated movies and series, and several Hong Kong action films, using his martial arts expertise. They had been married for 24 years. George Robert Lazenby ( / leznbi /; born 5 September 1939) [1] is an Australian actor. 5, 1962 - London, England, U.K. - GEORGE LAZENBY, born September 5, 1939, is an actor and former model, best known for the role of James Bond. Served as a sergeant in the Australian Special Forces. Youve got to understand the story was good, and it had some substance while most of them, I hate to say, dont. (On roles he's been offered) But it's all commercial rubbish, such as the guy getting the girl at the end of. Was the #1 male fashion model in the world from 1964 to 1968. Actor (1965) Model (1967) Education Goulburn Public School, Goulburn, NSW, Australia Actors aren't all that important. [14], Broccoli offered him an audition. Who is Christina Gannett dating? Lazenby and Master's son was ill for eight years from the age of 11 until his death at 19. When he was young he spent 18 months in hospital after having an operation which left him with only half a kidney. "[46], He revealed he had been consulting an astrologer for four years. She claims from the ages of 10 to 21 her father would 'frequently' attack her, hitting and slapping her and pinning her against walls. George Lazenby and his fiancee, Christina Gannett, shortly before their marriage in 1971. Aside from also making regular appearances at Bond-related public events and conventions, Lazenby was briefly considered to reprise 007 when producer Kevin McClory announced "Never Say Never Again" (1983), his remake of "Thunderball" (1965), but was dropped after Sean Connery agreed to once again take up the tuxedo and martini. He is utterly, unbelievably bloody impossible. Pam Shriver (m 2002 - 2011) , Christina Gannett (m 1971 - 1995) Children. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. TV commentator, former tennis pro. . I would liked to have had the mind I have now at twenty nine. George Lazenby and his wife Pamela Shriver are fighting for custody of their three children His ex-wife Christina says Lazenby punched her in the face when she was five months pregnant and. "[44], Lazenby played a role in the BBC's Play For Today series in 1973, starring in Roger Smith's The Operation. 'I was surprised to learn that - at the age of 65 - that he was having another child. Was a car salesman in Canberra, Australia after leaving school. I just don't think I'm going to make it here. He's now the subject of Josh Greenbaum's Becoming Bond, a very funny original Hulu documentary that, through pure coincidence, made its debut on the streaming service only about 48 hours before the news of Moore's passing broke. "Then she assured me that I would be back at the top of my profession by the end of 1973. Indeed, due in no small part to Peter Hunt's inspired direction, OHMSS generally ranks among the top films with fans. His wife is Pam Shriver (m. 2002-2011), Christina Gannett (m. 1971-1995) My parents think I'm insane, everybody thinks I'm insane passing up maybe millions of pounds. I bent forward to pick them up when I was kicked so hard by George from behind that my head slammed against the wall. My agent couldn't believe it. He appeared with Sylvia Kristel in several new Emmanuelle films in 1993, many of which appeared on cable television. I make better money doing commercials. Lerche wrote the song after receiving a VHS of the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service as a child, after sending away for a free copy of the movie only to find he had joined a James Bond film club. In 1968, Lazenby was cast as "James Bond", despite his only previous acting experience being in commercials, and his only film appearance being a bit-part in a 1965 Italian-made Bond spoof. I just don't think I'm going to make it here. Competitor in the senior off-road dirt-bike and stock car racing circuits. The series - in which he played a writer and former love interest of main vixen Tina Louise - fared poorly and was cancelled after only a year. [37] He grew his hair and a moustache and talked about rejecting the "trappings of materialism". Had I been so-called 'successful' and continued on I would probably have had three or four Hollywood wives and a drug addition. Christina Gannett - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Christina Gannett In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Spotted an error? 12 July 2004) with Pam Shriver Twins: Samuel Robert and Kaitlin Elizabeth (b. It seems that the 10-year sentence is up. It's true that it got me in, but it wasn't worth the ten years it cost me. --George Lazenby to the Daily News, November 26, 1995. I'd loved to have had that time over again and done another one or two [Bond films], it would have worked out great for me. There is a great deal of difference between an actor and a film star. Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! I liked him. While On Her Majesty's Secret Service was not warmly received upon its initial release, it's now frequently named among the two or three best of the entire Bond series. James Bond was so big that I myself didn't really exist. Dance instructor. Christina Gannett boyfriend, husband list. I don't know where my life would have gone if I hadn't have done it. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. In her declaration, Melanie says she has 'several recollections of my Dad losing control and becoming violent and aggressive towards myself and others'. In many ways, it foreshadows the the way the Bonds would become more physical and (briefly) more emotional when the franchise rebooted with Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, 37 years later. In explosive court declarations the pair allege the 007 actor beat, threatened and tormented them. 'I ended up suffering from anorexia and bulimia from the age of 16 onwards. he bitter divorce battle between George Lazenby and estranged wife Pamela Shriver descended into further turmoil today after the actor's first wife claimed he subjected her to years of physical and emotional abuse. [24], I much prefer being a car salesman to a stereotyped James Bond. He was widely known for an advertisement for Fry's chocolate bars. His autobiography, The Other Fella, was scheduled to be released in hardcover by Century in 2013, and in paperback by Arrow in 2013, but as of 2015 the book has not been released. I cant say I was Richard Burton, or a great actor in it because it was my first acting experience, but I did carry the role. (In 1978) I enjoy the States, to be quite honest about it. She says he denied ever properly hitting her and allegedly told her 'that if he had ever actually hit me that I'd be dead.'. More about George Lazenby edit Dating History # 4 Pam Shriver 4 1 2001 - 2008 ", Had a recurring role on the daytime soap "General Hospital" (ABC), Was a series regular on the syndicated prime time soap opera "Rituals", Returned to regular TV work on the syndicated "Superboy" as Jor-El, Portrayed Mario, opposite Sylvia Kristel's Emmanuelle in a series of softcore made-for-cable films, Appeared as General Pettigrew in the feature, "Gettysburg", Played a role in the CD-ROM game, "Fox Hunt", Lent his voice to The King, head of the Royal Flush gang, on the animated "Batman Beyond" (WB), Appeared on several episodes of "The Pretender" (NBC), Announced his official retirement from acting. George Robert Lazenby (born September 5, 1939) is an Australian actor best known for portraying James Bond in the 1969 film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. He is known for playing the fictional British secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, playing the character in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). "Now he's offering me one. George Lazenby Net Worth. She denies Lazenby's claims she takes a 'nightly cocktail' of prescription painkillers and sleeping pills with alcohol. He was born in Goulburn, New South Wales. He is best known for his role as James Bond in the movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1968). (1974), Chi l'ha Vista Morire? I admit I acted stupidly. (In 1978) I hung around Australia for a long time a couple of years ago. She couldn't drive the car properly and I got in to her about her drinking and things like that. [55], Lazenby's single portrayal of the iconic Bond character, and his 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. George Lazenby is currently filed for divorce from Pamela Shriver. - an eerie Italian thriller about a bereaved father (Lazenby) who discovers a conspiracy behind the facts surrounding his daughter's death - had its moments. 'I do worry if he is alone with them and one of the children upsets him - that without someone to step in if he gets into a fit of rage - that one of the children could get hurt based on his past behaviour. "[50], In the late 1970s Lazenby moved to Hollywood where he started taking acting lessons and set about trying to reactivate his career. His priorities shifted to real estate, which made him exceptionally wealthy and the owner of several expensive homes in America as well as in Hong Kong and Australia. (Interview with an Australian magazine) I got a few roles but nothing spectacular, yet I was ready, willing and able to work. Celebrity Biographies George Lazenby has been divorced from Christina Gannett since 1995. Having appeared in only one film, Lazenby's tenure as Bond is the shortest among the actors in the series. [45], Instead it was announced Lazenby would make The Golden Needles of Ecstasy for Golden Harvest. Lazenby claims Shriver sought out his ex-wife and daughter during the French Open in May this year while she was 'secretly' preparing for a divorce. 'I though you'd fall for that one - you idiot. George Lazenby Wedding. Documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court cite "irreconcilable differences" for the end of the couple's six-year marriage. That is, if you count the non-canonical Never Say Never Again, released in 1983 21 years after his double-oh debut in Dr. No when it competed against an "official" Moore-starring entry, Octopussy. Years later, watching the movie again on DVD (with Lazenby's interviews), he found it to be "a perfect metaphor for life's disappointments". George Lazenby was born in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, and served in the Australian Army Special forces and as a military unarmed combat instructor. 5 September 1939: Full name: George Robert Lazenby : Years active: 1965-2003, 2012-present: Spouse(s) Christina Gannett (1971-1995; divorced), Pam Shriver (2002-2008; divorced) Children: George Samuel Lazenby, Melanie . "[52], "The interesting thing about that is I've never met Sean," said Lazenby. Being born in Australia, he is currently the only actor to have played James Bond in the EON film franchise, to have been born outside the British Isles. "If I could get a TV series or a good movie, I swear I'd do it for nothing," he told a journalist. "[38][40], "After the Bond fiasco nobody would touch me," admitted Lazenby. [59], In 2010, Roger Moore, who also played James Bond, provided the voice of a talking cat character named Tab Lazenby in the film Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, which contained several references to, and parodies of, Bond films. But one day I turned up and the doorman blocked my way. He went to Goulburn Public School in his primary years, and Goulburn High School until 1954. Lazenby's later screen appearance came at the turn of the 21st century when he appeared on several episodes of "The Pretender" (NBC, 1996-2000) and voiced The King, head of the Royal Flush gang, on the animated "Batman Beyond" (The WB, 1999-2001). Samuel Robert Lazenby , Zachary Lazenby . Lazenby has ridden his various motorcycles across the United States, on three different occasions. For the early Australian settler, see. In an exclusive interview with MailOnline last week Lazenby said he hadn't wanted the divorce to degenerate into a court battle. [describing the James Bond character] He was a ruthless bastard, really. 'Melanie is always seeking revenge for that mistake,' he said. I am not sure if the gun was loaded or unloaded. Except for TV commercials, he had no previous acting experience when he was cast as James Bond. When I became famous I didn't know how to handle it, so it almost drove me crazy. But between Connery's departure and his (first) return there was a one-and-done Bond, perennial Trivial Pursuit curiosity George Lazenby. But they're not just riffing. [21], Rigg was also quoted as saying, "I can no longer cater for his obsession with himself. (1979), Death Dimension Lazenby vehemently denies the allegations. Nobody believed me. I know I can do it. "[34], For a time there was some talk Lazenby would appear in a western, Deakin. Everybody has to do it. 84 years old George was born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales Australia but we do not know where Christina Gannett was born Christina Gannett. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. [48] He also returned to modelling, appearing in a number of advertisements for Benson and Hedges cigarettes. He said 'oh my girlfriend said to'. They booted him off the movie's American press tour, so Lazenby flew to the U.S. at his own expense and when knocking on TV station doors, asking to be let in to promote a movie from which he'd already distanced himself. [58], In 2009, Sondre Lerche released a song called "Like Lazenby" on his album Heartbeat Radio, in which he laments squandered opportunities wishing for a "second try". Melanie, who insists she still loves her father, claims he also dragged her out of bed at 3am and dropped her on the floor for not unloading a dishwasher in 1993. I'm sort of glad I did it and I know I won't have to do it again. So, when she got in the car, I went for her. Lazenby had never spoken one line in a movie. Lazenby's rugged good looks made him a natural choice for print and television modeling work - including a stint as the European Marlboro Man - and by 1968, he was reportedly the highest-paid male model on the planet. 1995) [ citation needed ] Pam Shriver . I got a few roles but nothing spectacular, yet I was ready, willing and able to work. In 1971, Lazenby married his first wife Christina Gannett - heiress to the publishing company Gannett - with whom he had two children, Zachary and Melanie. "Bond and beyond: George Lazenby sets the record straight", "FILM SPY HAS TEARFUL EYE TO GREET PARENTS", "Help, I've Skyfallen and I Can't Get Up", "The George Lazenby of 007s: A Conversation with George Lazenby", "Natalie Wood: Funny but She Doesn't Look 40", "Who Saw Her Die? Who Is George Lazenby's Wife? He also made frequent tongue-in-cheek appearances as Bond or a Bond-like secret agent in TV movies and commercials. 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