Serge Lazareff

Acting

Serge Lazareff

Born August 7, 1944 · Shanghai, China

Died August 20, 2021 · aged 77

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.

Known For

The LighthorsemenThe Lighthorsemen · 1987
The Lighthorsemen
6.01987
MovieWarDrama
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.
Ned KellyNed Kelly · 1970
Ned Kelly
4.91970
MovieDramaAction
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.
Luigi’s LadiesLuigi’s Ladies · 1989
Luigi’s Ladies
5.01989
MovieComedy
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!
The Adventures of Eliza FraserThe Adventures of Eliza Fraser · 1976
The Adventures of Eliza Fraser
5.11976
MovieAdventureComedy
An old captain & his young wife share a lot of adventures after they're shipwrecked and captured by Aborigines on an island near Australia.
Sidecar RacersSidecar Racers · 1975
Sidecar Racers
5.01975
MovieDrama
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!
The Best of FriendsThe Best of Friends · 1982
The Best of Friends
10.01982
MovieComedyRomance
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.
Three to Go: JudyThree to Go: Judy · 1970
Three to Go: Judy
1970
MovieDrama
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 GoThree to Go · 1971
Three to Go
7.51971
MovieDrama
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.

Movies

The LighthorsemenThe Lighthorsemen · 1987
The Lighthorsemen
6.01987
MovieWarDrama
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.
Ned KellyNed Kelly · 1970
Ned Kelly
4.91970
MovieDramaAction
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.
Luigi’s LadiesLuigi’s Ladies · 1989
Luigi’s Ladies
5.01989
MovieComedy
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!
The Adventures of Eliza FraserThe Adventures of Eliza Fraser · 1976
The Adventures of Eliza Fraser
5.11976
MovieAdventureComedy
An old captain & his young wife share a lot of adventures after they're shipwrecked and captured by Aborigines on an island near Australia.
Sidecar RacersSidecar Racers · 1975
Sidecar Racers
5.01975
MovieDrama
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!
The Best of FriendsThe Best of Friends · 1982
The Best of Friends
10.01982
MovieComedyRomance
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.
Three to Go: JudyThree to Go: Judy · 1970
Three to Go: Judy
1970
MovieDrama
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 GoThree to Go · 1971
Three to Go
7.51971
MovieDrama
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.
FlashpointFlashpoint · 1972
Flashpoint
7.01972
MovieDrama
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.
The True Story of Eskimo NellThe True Story of Eskimo Nell · 1975
The True Story of Eskimo Nell
4.71975
MovieAdventureComedy
The bawdy saga of the most infamous whomper of all time.

TV Shows

E StreetE Street · 1989
E Street
6.71989
SeriesDrama
An Australian television soap opera, set in a tough fictional inner-city district called Westside. The stories revolve around the local community there. Created by Forrest Redlich and produced by Network Ten from 24 January 1989 to 13 May 1993.
Heartbreak HighHeartbreak High · 1994
Heartbreak High
6.91994
SeriesDrama
The ins and outs of the classroom lives of a group of students who attend the fictional Hartley High School in Sydney.
All SaintsAll Saints · 1998
All Saints
6.21998
SeriesDrama
Medical drama focusing on the working and personal lives of the doctors and nurses working on the front line of a busy inner city Emergency Department at All Saints Hospital.
Carson's LawCarson's Law · 1983
Carson's Law
6.01983
SeriesDrama
Carson's Law is an Australian television series made by Crawford Productions for the Ten Network between 1983-1984. The series was a period piece set in the 1920s and starred Lorraine Bayly as progressive solicitor Jennifer Carson. The episodes revolved around the cases taken on by Jennifer, and the various personal intrigues of her family. The series' premiere was billed as a 90-minute "movie-length" episode on 24 January 1983, with another two-hour episode in the same timeslot the following night, before settling into its twice-weekly 60-minute (with ads) format the following week. Carson's Law was noted for its quality scripts and period production values, however although the programme was very popular in Melbourne where the series was based and filmed, it did not succeed in Sydney. It was cancelled in 1984 after 184 episodes with the final episode airing on ATV-10 on 1 December 1984.
The Young DoctorsThe Young Doctors · 1976
The Young Doctors
8.01976
SeriesDrama
The Young Doctors is an Australian early evening soap opera. The series was set in the fictional Albert Memorial hospital and primarily concerned with romances between younger members of the hospital staff, rather than typical medical issues and procedures. It screened on the Nine Network from Monday, 8 November 1976 until Wednesday, 30 March 1983.
Cash and CompanyCash and Company · 1975
Cash and Company
7.51975
SeriesDrama
Cash and Company was an Australian television period adventure series, set during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s. The original series consisted of 13 one hour episodes, filmed in colour and on location in rural Victoria. Production began in July 1974 and the series premiered in Sydney on the Seven Network on 26 May 1975, in Melbourne on 29 May, and in Brisbane a few weeks previously. It was also was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and was sold to Sweden, Holland, Yugoslavia, Ireland, Norway, Rhodesia and Nigeria. The series was also shown at Sunday lunchtime in the United Kingdom by the London Weekend Television Network, in advance of its airing in Australia. It was produced by Homestead Films, a TV production company set up by Patrick Edgeworth and Russell Hagg, who had worked together at Crawford Productions on Matlock Police. Edgeworth's brother is the musician Ron Edgeworth, who was married to Judith Durham of The Seekers. The episodes dealt with the adventures of bushrangers Sam Cash and his partner Joe Brady and a helpful widow, Jessica Johnson. Cash and Brady were fugitives, constantly absconding from the authorities, led by the corrupt police trooper Lieutenant Keogh. Other regular and recurring characters included Jessica’s father in law and her servant, Annie.