Former James Bond actor George Lazenby retires from acting
nme.comJames Bond star George Lazenby has retired from acting at the age of 84.The Australian actor followed on from Sean Connery, taking on the mantle of 007 in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
He was the second actor ever cast in the role, and although he only appeared as Bond in one film, it remains beloved among fans.Now, Lazenby has announced a heartfelt statement that he is officially retiring from acting and won’t be making any more public appearances.“This hasn’t been an easy decision but it’s time to announce my retirement from work,” the actor wrote on X.“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.(1/3) 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.
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