Post by ©DURANMANIA Board Team on Jun 22, 2004 6:58:30 GMT -5
hi Duran/ Bond maniac's 
George Lazenby... now and then...
biography
George Lazenby was born on September 5, 1939 in Goulburn, Australia.
After serving in the Australian Army, he turned to selling cars for a living, before cashing in on his matinee-idol looks to become a top male model in London, where he had arrived in 1964 (the very same year that 11-year old Pierce Brosnan also arrived there and that Ian Fleming died, coincidentally).
George Lazenby possessed many of the characteristics of Connery, from his style of acting to his sense of humour. He was the only Australian to play James Bond and was regarded by many fans as one of the best. He had many personal problems during the his due to fact that the publicity was overwhelming.
He was the only son of a railway worker, but lived most of his life away from home; he left at the age of 15, as he would not comply with his parent's way of living. He served four months in the Australian Army, when his service ended he began work as an apprentice motor mechanic, he later decided to switch to car selling. Later he met a girl who stole his heart and shifted to England, he followed, but to his disappointment was rejected and stranded in England with next to no money and one torn suit.
When in England he resumed selling cars. While Lazenby was hawking limousines at a motor showroom, a freelance photographer persuaded him to try modelling as a career.
This turned out to be one of the best decisions he had ever made, because within a year he became one of the highest paid male models in Europe. He was supposedly earning $40,000 a year and driving an Aston Martin, he starred in many TV commercials and was a well-known name in England.
After Connery left the role of 007, it was suggested to Lazenby that he audition for the role, so he went down to the same tailor that Sean Connery had used and got a suit made. He then bought a Rolex, got a haircut to match Connery's, strolled into Harry Saltzman's office and asked to meet him.
After earning a significant amount of money, he walked off the set on completion of the film. The producers had had more than enough of him. During an interview, Albert Broccoli was reported to have said he would not work with Lazenby again "he is a pain in the ass".
Films:
1969 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service
check out the George Lazenby Website:
www.angelfire.com/nm/lazenbyland/
peace & love
SLIM K
George Lazenby... now and then...
biography
George Lazenby was born on September 5, 1939 in Goulburn, Australia.
After serving in the Australian Army, he turned to selling cars for a living, before cashing in on his matinee-idol looks to become a top male model in London, where he had arrived in 1964 (the very same year that 11-year old Pierce Brosnan also arrived there and that Ian Fleming died, coincidentally).
George Lazenby possessed many of the characteristics of Connery, from his style of acting to his sense of humour. He was the only Australian to play James Bond and was regarded by many fans as one of the best. He had many personal problems during the his due to fact that the publicity was overwhelming.
He was the only son of a railway worker, but lived most of his life away from home; he left at the age of 15, as he would not comply with his parent's way of living. He served four months in the Australian Army, when his service ended he began work as an apprentice motor mechanic, he later decided to switch to car selling. Later he met a girl who stole his heart and shifted to England, he followed, but to his disappointment was rejected and stranded in England with next to no money and one torn suit.
When in England he resumed selling cars. While Lazenby was hawking limousines at a motor showroom, a freelance photographer persuaded him to try modelling as a career.
This turned out to be one of the best decisions he had ever made, because within a year he became one of the highest paid male models in Europe. He was supposedly earning $40,000 a year and driving an Aston Martin, he starred in many TV commercials and was a well-known name in England.
After Connery left the role of 007, it was suggested to Lazenby that he audition for the role, so he went down to the same tailor that Sean Connery had used and got a suit made. He then bought a Rolex, got a haircut to match Connery's, strolled into Harry Saltzman's office and asked to meet him.
After earning a significant amount of money, he walked off the set on completion of the film. The producers had had more than enough of him. During an interview, Albert Broccoli was reported to have said he would not work with Lazenby again "he is a pain in the ass".
Films:
1969 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service
check out the George Lazenby Website:
www.angelfire.com/nm/lazenbyland/
peace & love
SLIM K