Paul Lazenby
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| Age: | 57 | ||||
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Paul Lazenby (born June 7, 1968) is a Canadian actor, stuntman, and former combat sports athlete who worked as a stunt performer on Battlestar Galactica.[1]
Early Life and Combat Sports Career
Lazenby was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and began his professional career in the Canadian Armed Forces, spending six months training as an infantry soldier with military bases in Nova Scotia and Ontario in 1988.[2]
Following his military service, Lazenby pursued strength sports, achieving third place nationally as a strongman, second place nationally in powerlifting, and briefly holding a Canadian record in the deadlift.[2] In 1991, he trained at the Hart Brothers pro wrestling academy and subsequently wrestled on tours across Europe and Africa before transitioning to mixed martial arts.[2]
Lazenby became the first Canadian to compete in Japan's Pancrase organization, considered the most prestigious MMA group in the world at the time. His debut fight took place in Tokyo before 10,000 spectators against the number-three ranked fighter in the world. Less than a month later, he fought Pancrase champion Masakatsu Funaki, becoming the only Canadian to face the world champion.[2] Lazenby subsequently lived and trained at the Pancrase dojo in Japan for several months.[2] He held titles as a Canadian superheavyweight MMA champion and heavyweight kickboxing champion.[1]
Film and Television Career
In 2000, Lazenby relocated from Ontario to Vancouver and entered the film and video game industries.[2] His transition into motion capture work began in 2002 when he auditioned for Electronic Arts' video game Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects.[2]
Lazenby has accumulated over 200 stunt credits and 130 acting credits throughout his career.[1] His extensive stunt work includes major films such as I, Robot (2004), Catwoman (2004), Elektra (2005), X-Men 2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017).[3]
He has served as stunt double for numerous high-profile performers, including WWE champions "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Goldberg, and John Cena, as well as UFC champion Randy "The Natural" Couture.[1]
Lazenby's television stunt work includes series such as Andromeda, Battlestar Galactica, Eureka, Human Target, Almost Human, Arrow, iZombie, The Magicians, and The 100.[3] His recurring acting roles include appearances on Riverdale (2018-2021), Superman & Lois (2021-2024), where he portrayed Doomsday and other characters, and When Calls the Heart (2021-2022).[1]
In motion capture work, Lazenby is particularly known for his performance as Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War video game series, a role he has described as his favorite due to the character's iconic status.[2]
Personal Life
On September 20, 2004, Lazenby married Marianna Komlos, a Canadian bodybuilder, fitness model, and former World Wrestling Federation performer known professionally as "Mrs. Cleavage." Komlos died from breast cancer six days later on September 26, 2004, at age 35.[4][1]
Writing Career
In 2015, Lazenby authored When We Were Bouncers: Famous Actors, Athletes and Others Tell Insane Stories Of Their Days Behind The Velvet Rope, compiling over one hundred stories from celebrities about their experiences working as bouncers.[5] The book features contributions from UFC champions Bas Rutten, Don Frye, and Pat Miletich; WWE performers including Adam "Edge" Copeland and Lance Storm; UFC fighter Shayna Baszler; and actors such as Theo Rossi from Sons of Anarchy.[6] Lazenby subsequently published at least two additional volumes in the series.[7]
Drawing from his own experience of over twenty years working as a bouncer and bodyguard in bars, stadiums, nightclubs, and roadhouses across North America,[5] Lazenby also serves as host and executive producer of the When We Were Bouncers podcast and television series, which continues to feature stories from former bouncers who achieved fame in entertainment and sports.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Paul Lazenby (in English). Internet Movie Database. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved on 24 December 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Meet the Talent - Paul Lazenby (in English). Animatrik Film Design. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved on 24 December 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Paul Lazenby (in English). Once Upon a Time Wiki. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved on 24 December 2024.
- ↑ Marianna Komlos (in English). Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved on 24 December 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 When We Were Bouncers: Famous Actors, Athletes and Others Tell Insane Stories Of Their Days Behind The Velvet Rope (in English). Amazon. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved on 24 December 2024.
- ↑ When We Were Bouncers: Famous Actors, Athletes and Others Tell Insane Stories of Their Days Behind the Velvet Rope (in English). Goodreads. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved on 24 December 2024.