George Lazenby

The Australian model who played Bond once, in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

George Lazenby (born 1939) is a retired Australian actor who played James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), taking over from Sean Connery. He had no film acting experience when he was cast and turned down further Bond films.

Quick Facts

Birth name: George Robert Lazenby
Born: 5 September 1939
Birthplace: Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1963–2024
Known for: James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Children: 6 (1 deceased)

Lore & Background

Born in Goulburn, New South Wales, he served in the Australian Army and worked as a car salesman and mechanic. He moved to London in 1964 to follow a woman he loved, sold cars in Finchley, and was spotted by a talent scout who turned him into a model and a face of TV commercials.