Serge Lazareff

Acting

Serge Lazareff

Born 1944-08-07 · Shanghai, China

Serge Constantine Lazareff (August 7, 1944 - August 20, 2021) was an Australian actor, screenwriter and editor. He appeared in 54 roles from the late 1960s until 1999, before starting a second career as a writer for TV series.

Acting credits

The Lighthorsemen poster
6.1

In 1917 when the British forces are bogged down in front of the Turkish and German lines in Palestine they rely on the Australian light horse regiment to break the deadlock.

The Lighthorsemen

1987

Ned Kelly poster
4.8

Unable to support his family in the Australian outback, a man turns to stealing horses in order to make money. He gets more deeply drawn into the outlaw life, and eventually becomes involved in murders. Based on the life of famed 19th-century Australian outlaw Ned Kelly.

Ned Kelly

1970

Flashpoint poster
7.0

A drama set in the isolated, mining town of Newman in northwest Australia, where men outnumber women fifty to one and the human flashpoint is set low. A new miner, David, is attracted to the young wife of his older boss, Foxy, whose jealousy is renowned amongst the locals.

Flashpoint

1972

The Adventures of Eliza Fraser poster
5.1

An old captain & his young wife share a lot of adventures after they're shipwrecked and captured by Aborigines on an island near Australia.

The Adventures of Eliza Fraser

1976

Sidecar Racers poster
5.0

You're going to get us both killed with your grandstanding...! Two guys, one girl, and no brakes! Death defying daredevils burning up the track in thrill-a-minute action. Burning the track like its never been burned before!

Sidecar Racers

1975

Three to Go: Judy poster
NR

Judy, a young woman living in a provincial town, spends her final weeks at home preparing to move to the city in search of new opportunities. As she interacts with her family, coworkers, and boyfriend, differing expectations and perspectives reveal the challenges surrounding her decision. (Note: This film is one segment of the anthology feature "Three to Go" (1971).)

Three to Go: Judy

1970

Luigi’s Ladies poster
5.0

Shaken by the stockmarket crash of ’87 … plus a few other distractions like attempted murder, flirtatious affairs and a lunatic, knife wielding chef … their friendship is put to the test! But, rest assured, these resilient women-of-the-world will pull through and enjoy many more entrées together at Luigi’s!

Luigi’s Ladies

1989

The Best of Friends poster
10.0

The Best of Friends is a 1982 Australian romantic comedy about two best friends who have an affair one night, resulting in the woman becoming pregnant.

The Best of Friends

1982

Three to Go poster
7.5

This anthology film brings together three stories—"Michael", "Judy", and "Toula"—each centered on a young Australian confronting personal and social choices about their future. Produced by the Commonwealth Film Unit, the film explores themes of identity, independence, and cultural tension through distinct perspectives from directors Brian Hannant, Oliver Howes, and Peter Weir.

Three to Go

1971

The True Story of Eskimo Nell poster
4.7

The bawdy saga of the most infamous whomper of all time.

The True Story of Eskimo Nell

1975

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7.0

Based on the highly acclaimed play by Michael Gurr, 'A Pair of Claws', it revolves around a couple who have been married for more than 30 years. Although there is a great mutual warmth between them, they are both aware that a gulf exists between them. Their son, Simon, is involved in a scandal and to preserve his career Simon must publicly denounce his father.

Departure

1986