‘James Bond’ Actor George Lazenby Officially Retires from Public Appearances
George Lazenby, best known for being the second James Bond in the franchise after Sean Connery, just announced his retirement. The 84-year-old confirmed that he will no longer be making public appearances, acting, doing interviews or signing autographs for fans. It sounds like he is trading in fame for a simpler, quieter life as he ages.
Lazenby shared the news on social media and wrote, “This hasn’t been an easy decision but it’s time to announce my retirement from work. 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. It’s been a fun ride, but getting older is no fun. I would like to thank my manager and friend, Anders Frejdh, for helping me since 2013 – the best representative I ever had. I can now concentrate on spending more time with my family. My sincere gratitude to everyone out there for your love and support over the years. It has meant a lot to me.”
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While Lazenby is best known for his Bond portrayal, he has continued to work over the years. His most recent film was 2021’s In the Blink of an Eye, and he has two movies in production, Z Dead End and Mundije 2. After appearing in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Lazenby was offered a seven-film contract to continue to play James Bond but he turned it down, instead appearing in Bond parody films including The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
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Lazenby has also appeared in Baywatch, Evening in Byzantium, and the Emmanuelle films on cable television, plus many more. He previously attended events and fan conventions including the famous San Diego Comic-Con, which is currently going on now. Have you ever had the chance to meet Lazenby? Let us know in the comments!
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September 2019
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