In a lengthy social media post, George Lazenby declared his retirement from acting, citing difficulty in making the decision. Lazenby is best known for his role as James Bond in the 1969 movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Emmanuelle’s Secret, The Man from Hong Kong, Becoming Bond, and other well-known pieces are among his other well-known creations.
George Lazenby announces retirement
On July 24, Lazenby posted on Instagram and Twitter to announce his retirement from the film industry, having worked in the business for decades. The actor posted a photo of himself along with a long note explaining his reasoning and expressing gratitude to his crew.
“This hasn’t been an easy decision, but it’s time to announce my retirement from work,” he penned down. The actor stated that he will no longer be signing autographs, doing interviews, or attending work-related public appearances.
“It’s been a fun ride but getting older is no fun,” he continued. Following an expression of gratitude to the public and his manager and friend Anders Frejdh for their “love and support,” Lazenby declared his intention to dedicate the remaining of his life to his loved ones.
Lazenby’s work profile
In addition to playing the enduringly endearing 007, Lazenby boasts an amazing 64 film credits! His career took off when his 1969 Bond film became a box office success. Among his greatest works are The Man from Hong Kong (1975) and the Civil War drama Gettysburg (1993). His most recent appearance was in the Mundije movie from 2024.
