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George Lazenby: James Bond
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Actor George Lazenby was the second James Bond and starred in only one film, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in 1969. In that movie, Bond got married, only to become a widower by the end of the flick. Lazenby couldn't live up to the larger-than-life Connery Bond and backed out of a seven-year contract to do more Bond films. Producer Albert R. Broccolli asked Connery to return to the role and paid him $1.25 million plus 12.5 percent of the film's profits. Connery was back.
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George Lazenby (born September 5, 1939) is an Australian-born model and actor. He is most famous for his role as James Bond in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1968). He is the only actor to play the role only once in an official James Bond film.
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In recent years, George Lazenby has admitted regret about his foolish decisions surrounding the James Bond franchise. His bad decisions included acting what he though a "big star" did (fighting with the director and crew, brawling in the after hours) and refusing to make another Bond movie when offered to do so after On Her Majesty's Secret Service was completed. Word of his reputation spread, and he soon found it nearly impossible to find work, and took anything that he could find. In the early 70s, he appeared in several Hong Kong movies, the first one being Stoner. Hong Kong films being what they were during this period, it's not surprising that it has some great filmmaking flaws. But it has a number of strengths that manage to give it a marginal recommendation - surprisingly, some provided by Lazenby.
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The "forgotten Bond," George Lazenby succeeded Sean Connery as superspy James Bond in the sixth edition of the hit film series. Lazenby was a model with just a few TV commercials under his belt when he was hired. He proved to be a one-hit wonder, starring as Bond only in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969, with Diana Rigg) before Connery reclaimed the role for Diamonds Are Forever in 1971. Lazenby's other films include Kentucky Fried Movie (1974), Master Ninja II (1984) and Fatally Yours (1995, with Roddy McDowall).
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Although it is mostly remembered for featuring George Lazenby's sole appearance as James Bond, this 1969 film is revered by Bond fans as one of the series' finest entries. On Her Majesty's Secret Service stands out from other Bond films because it treats its main character like a human being instead of a superhero. He suffers moments of doubt, doesn't always know the right thing to do, and is even capable of falling in love. These changes bring a surprising warmth to James Bond, who is vividly brought to life by the underrated Lazenby with a mixture of macho charm and unexpected vulnerability. Diana Rigg ... makes a vivid impression as Tracy, easily the toughest and most resourceful of all Bond heroines, and Telly Savalas turns in a menacing yet slyly witty performance as Blofeld. This film also defies convention by downplaying the gadgetry and gimmicks that would soon dominate the series in favor of a plot that balances the action with a strong emphasis on character development.
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In 1969, George Lazenby was faced with a great opportunity that was ... a daunting task: he was to star in the first Bond movie after Sean Connery retired from the role. Who could fill Connery's shoes? To many Bond fans the answer is not yet known, but most everone agrees that Lazenby just couldn't match the quality and depth Connery brought to the character.
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