George Lazenby
| Born | September 5, 1939 |
| Hometown | Goulburn, Australia |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) |
| Spouse | Pam Shriver, Chrissie Townson |
| Children | Samuel Robert Lazenby, Zachary Lazenby, Kaitlin Elizabeth Lazenby, George Samuel Lazenby, Melanie Andrea Lazenby |
| Parents | Sheila Joan Lazenby, George Edward Lazenby |
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‘It’s been a fun ride’: former Bond George Lazenby announces retirement at 84
The star of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is standing down in order to spend more time with his family
- CelebrityEuronews
Former James Bond actor George Lazenby retires from acting
The former model and actor took up the 007 mantle from Sean Connery in 1969 for 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service'. He only starred in one James Bond film - which is now regarded as one of the best in the series.
- CelebrityThe Independent
Former James Bond actor George Lazenby announces retirement from acting: ‘Getting old is no fun’
Bond actor had the shortest tenure in franchise’s history
- CelebrityBANG Showbiz
007 legend George Lazenby announces his retirement from acting: 'It's been a fun ride but...'
George Lazenby has announced his retirement from acting, more than 50 years as he shot to fame as the second-ever James Bond in the 007 franchise.
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George Lazenby announces retirement
James Bond star George Lazenby has retired from acting. The 84-year-old Australian actor, who played the famous spy in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, announced on X/Twitter that he was withdrawing from the public eye to spend time with his family. "This hasn't been an easy decision but it's time to announce my retirement from work," he wrote. "Therefore, I won't be doing any more acting or making public appearances, doing any more interviews or signing any more autographs as of today. I
- CelebrityHuffPost UK
'Not An Easy Decision': Former James Bond Star George Lazenby Shares Why He's Chosen To Retire
"It’s been a fun ride but getting older is no fun..."
- CelebrityThe Telegraph
Alec Mills, James Bond cameraman, cinematographer and victim of Roger Moore’s practical jokes – obituary
Alec Mills, who has died aged 91, worked his way up from cinema-mad Cockney tea boy at a small London film studio to cameraman on a string of James Bond films in the George Lazenby and Roger Moore eras, and finally cinematographer on Timothy Dalton’s Licence to Kill and The Living Daylights.
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Pierce Brosnan approves Aaron Taylor-Johnson as James Bond
Pierce Brosnan has given his seal of approval to Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the next James Bond - insisting the 'Godzilla' would be a perfect choice to take on the role of 007.
- CelebrityHuffPost UK
Former 007s Pierce Brosnan And George Lazenby Weigh In On Aaron Taylor-Johnson Bond Rumours
The pair have shared how they really feel at the prospect of Aaron taking over the iconic spy role.
- CelebrityThe Guardian
George Lazenby backs Aaron Taylor-Johnson for Bond
In the wake of an antisemitic backlash the actor who played 007 in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service said he would be happy to support Taylor-Johnson if he could ‘do the character justice’
