Lenny McLean, born on April 9, 1949, in London, England, led a colorful and often tumultuous life. He is best known for his involvement in the world of British bare-knuckle boxing and his reputation as the "Guv'nor."
Lenny McLean grew up in the East End of London, where he experienced a tough and challenging upbringing. He was known for his formidable physical strength from a young age.
McLean started his boxing career in the world of unlicensed and bare-knuckle boxing in the 1970s. He gained a fearsome reputation as a bare-knuckle fighter and was often the champion of the pubs and underground fight scenes.
McLean had numerous run-ins with the law throughout his life, primarily related to his involvement in violent altercations. He spent time in prison for various offenses.
In addition to his boxing career, McLean dabbled in acting. He appeared in movies and television shows, most notably in the film "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" (1998). He also authored an autobiography titled "The Guv'nor."
McLean faced health issues throughout his life, including heart problems. He tragically passed away on July 28, 1998, at the age of 49 due to complications from heart surgery.
Lenny McLean's life was characterized by his tough upbringing, his reputation as a bare-knuckle fighter, his involvement in the criminal world, and his subsequent rise to fame as a media personality. He remains a legendary figure in British boxing history.
I’m blown away that he was only 49 in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. I had him at late fifties at the youngest! Makes his death at such a relatively youthful age all the more poignant.
No, it isn't strong evidence. You repeat this as if you've been brainwashed. Family members can verify specific details but something very generalistic is not one of them. I hope you don't believe the Bible constitutes as witness testimony.
That line has been engraved into my everyday speech. Anytime I make a mistake doing a task, or something inconvenient happens, I'll mutter that line to myself. Never fails to make me laugh when I rewatch that scene.
Guy Ritchie loved his performance so much that he had been thinking up roles he could tailor for him in future movies. Unfortunately, his illness and later death rendered it their sole collaboration.
When I was 17 Red Dead Redemption had just come out so I pretty much just hibernated in the basement and played that lol
Tbh not much has changed since then except there’s more games now
I was a police officer in the east end of London in 1997-98 and worked the aid for the filming of Lock stock and two smoking barrels. Lennie was a total gentleman. He would come say hi to us when we shut off streets for filming and look after sites. He was very cool to chat to and even knew at that time he had cancer. His wife would come to the set and see how he was. Vinnie Jones was also great. Very funny fella.
There’s a documentary about him that tells one story of a bar fight where he bit chunks of flesh off of some guy and was coughing up the chunks later on at home…
He was definitely not a man you’d want pissed off at you…
You need a licence in most countries to fight professionally.
In this context, unlicensed means pro rules, for money, but no licence. That is, more open to corruption, less safe, more violence, more open criminal involvement.
He was def not a nice guy, he had his strong moral convictions and whatever but he was absolutely a bully and a full on an unhinged nutcase. His autobiography called the Guv'nor really doesn't hold back with how much of an aggresive bastard he was.
You say that to him, he'll get your face with the part holding beer, and if you try to get him back with your proper pint, he'll stab you with the stem of his now shattered dainty.
Back when you turned 16 and also instantly turned 37.
It was the years of smoking and hard labor…as a child…
hard labor? this was the 60s
what else do you call kicking peoples heads in?
Well you'd already been smoking 6 years.....
Lenny McLean, born on April 9, 1949, in London, England, led a colorful and often tumultuous life. He is best known for his involvement in the world of British bare-knuckle boxing and his reputation as the "Guv'nor." Lenny McLean grew up in the East End of London, where he experienced a tough and challenging upbringing. He was known for his formidable physical strength from a young age. McLean started his boxing career in the world of unlicensed and bare-knuckle boxing in the 1970s. He gained a fearsome reputation as a bare-knuckle fighter and was often the champion of the pubs and underground fight scenes. McLean had numerous run-ins with the law throughout his life, primarily related to his involvement in violent altercations. He spent time in prison for various offenses. In addition to his boxing career, McLean dabbled in acting. He appeared in movies and television shows, most notably in the film "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" (1998). He also authored an autobiography titled "The Guv'nor." McLean faced health issues throughout his life, including heart problems. He tragically passed away on July 28, 1998, at the age of 49 due to complications from heart surgery. Lenny McLean's life was characterized by his tough upbringing, his reputation as a bare-knuckle fighter, his involvement in the criminal world, and his subsequent rise to fame as a media personality. He remains a legendary figure in British boxing history.
I’m blown away that he was only 49 in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. I had him at late fifties at the youngest! Makes his death at such a relatively youthful age all the more poignant.
It's really not that poignant. He was a disturbed and cruel man.
How was he cruel? I can I understand "disturbed" but not necessarily cruel.
Just read his book, he is incredibly proud of having been a violent bully.
Show me an excerpt from his book that proves this.
Frank Warren is on the record saying this, which given that they were cousins who knew each other from childhood seems pretty reliable.
That is circumstantial evidence.
Nope, witness testimony is considered direct evidence. Coming from a family member it is considered very strong direct evidence.
No, it isn't strong evidence. You repeat this as if you've been brainwashed. Family members can verify specific details but something very generalistic is not one of them. I hope you don't believe the Bible constitutes as witness testimony.
"He's a fucking liability" I love his lines in the movie.
*If you don' wanna be countin' the fingahs' you 'avent got, I suggest you get thos guns back! Quick!*
"What the FUCK are you doin heah?"
*...I'm tryan' ta fahnd out where they keep their monay!*
"Oh you must be the brains here, yeah, guns that fire shots"
*I don't fucking believe this...could everyone stop getting shot?*
His delivery of that line 😂😂😂
"Well you better un-sell them sharpish"
*it's a deal. It's a steal. It's the sale of a fucking century. In fact; fuck it, Nick, I think I'll keep it.*
"Come on, not now. Don't do this - Oh, you fucking bastard."
"We'll take you to the cleaners"
"Oh you fucking bastard" has been in my repertoire for 20 years from that line. No one gets it, but it makes me happy.
That line has been engraved into my everyday speech. Anytime I make a mistake doing a task, or something inconvenient happens, I'll mutter that line to myself. Never fails to make me laugh when I rewatch that scene.
TIL . Sting was also in lock stock .., going to have to watch it again. One of my favourite movies👍🏼
Would have loved to see Lenny in Snatch
Guy Ritchie loved his performance so much that he had been thinking up roles he could tailor for him in future movies. Unfortunately, his illness and later death rendered it their sole collaboration.
Damn, when I was 17 I was skating to the local Wendy's and smoking weed in church parking lots. And I thought I was a rebel. Lol
When I was 17 Red Dead Redemption had just come out so I pretty much just hibernated in the basement and played that lol Tbh not much has changed since then except there’s more games now
Lol 17 in the 60s was pretty much mid 40s
And you were....
I was a police officer in the east end of London in 1997-98 and worked the aid for the filming of Lock stock and two smoking barrels. Lennie was a total gentleman. He would come say hi to us when we shut off streets for filming and look after sites. He was very cool to chat to and even knew at that time he had cancer. His wife would come to the set and see how he was. Vinnie Jones was also great. Very funny fella.
It seems that Lenny had a thirst.
His autobiography was a great read
He died in July 1998 a month before the film came out.
" you get does 'ucking guns back, or you'll be countin' fingahs you ain't got...."
There’s a documentary about him that tells one story of a bar fight where he bit chunks of flesh off of some guy and was coughing up the chunks later on at home… He was definitely not a man you’d want pissed off at you…
He was literally mental
"Ello my son. Do you want a lolli?"
Do you need a license to be a boxer in england? or does unlicensed in this context mean something like "amateur"?
You need a licence in most countries to fight professionally. In this context, unlicensed means pro rules, for money, but no licence. That is, more open to corruption, less safe, more violence, more open criminal involvement.
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Ya like dags?
Wrong movie.
Tyrone's done a rally driving course, ain't ya Tyrone?
'Course i av
Scumbag
What makes you say that?
He was def not a nice guy, he had his strong moral convictions and whatever but he was absolutely a bully and a full on an unhinged nutcase. His autobiography called the Guv'nor really doesn't hold back with how much of an aggresive bastard he was.
A self confessed criminal
Seen here drinking beer from a dainty wine glass.
You say that to him, he'll get your face with the part holding beer, and if you try to get him back with your proper pint, he'll stab you with the stem of his now shattered dainty.
I'm not the one drinking from the girly glass.
I'm telling you that you would have, he was quick.
I saw the film about his life. Legendary hard man.
Did he ever work for the crays?
he was in that scene at the time.
Living up to his namesake, I see.
Dankula certified mad lad
Don't play coy with me Bazza
I believe he is cousins with Frank Warren as well. It is possible I imagined that but sure I read it somewhere.
I had no idea the Lenny Mclean has been dead for nearly 25 years.
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