George Lazenby - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 05, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also George Lazenby's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying James Bond in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (1969) |
Intro
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.' He became the only actor to play the iconic role just once in the official James Bond film series.
Early Life & Background
George Lazenby was born in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. He grew up in the region, attended Goulburn Public School and Goulburn High School, and later worked as a car salesman and model before moving to London to pursue an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Cast as James Bond in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (1969)
- Won the role of Bond with no previous major acting experience, succeeding Sean Connery
- Appeared in films such as 'Universal Soldier' (1971), 'The Man from Hong Kong' (1975), and 'Who Saw Her Die?' (1972)
- Worked as a model in London before his film career
Trivia
- George Lazenby is the only actor to portray James Bond in a single official Eon Productions film.
- He was offered a contract for seven Bond films, but declined after his first.
- After Bond, he appeared in several films and television guest roles, but never recaptured the same level of international fame.
- Lazenby was an unknown with no prior major film acting credits before landing the Bond role.
FAQs
People also ask
George Lazenby is 86 years old.
George Lazenby was born the 5 September 1939.
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.
On His Birth-Day
About September 5th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 5, 1939, the United States declared its neutrality in World War II, opting to avoid direct involvement in the conflict despite global tensions.
- Day of the week: September 5th, 1939 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
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