
The Guv'nor
The Autobiography of Lenny McLean
Lenny McLean(Author)
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Published on 15. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-85782-570-1 (ISBN)
Description
Lenny McLean was one of the deadliest bare-knuckle fighters Britain has ever seen. He had dear, powerful friends, but he also had terrible enemies. So much so that he has two bullet wounds in his back - each from a different attack. He has also been stabbed repeatedly - always from behind. Lenny, however, is also a warm, grizzly bear of a man, whose main weakness is an overwhelming desire to put the welfare of his mates ahead of his own well-being. In this autobiography he tells of how the mafia flew him to New York to take on their greatest bare-knuckle boxer in a multi-million pound illicit challenge bout. The Mafia's man lasted less than three minutes. When the IRA fronted up a London gang in a money-laundering scam, Lenny was brought in to intimidate the terrorists. The IRA, not surprisingly, backed off. Lenny's most serious trial came when he was accused of murder. Fighting to prove his innocence against a minimum sentence of 25 years, Lenny never gave up, and went on to be found not guilty. After deciding to retire from the violent life, Len turned his hand to acting, debuting in the series "The Knock".
He also had parts in "The Fifth Element" and "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels".
He also had parts in "The Fifth Element" and "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels".
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'He was a man amongst men. His life was extraordinary.' Vinnie JonesMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
16pp illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Weight
248 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85782-570-1 (9781857825701)
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Person
Lenny McLean was born in Hoxton, East London. Viciously abused by his step father from the age of five, Lenny turned to street fighting, determined that no man would ever take such liberties again. After a bloody career as The Guv'nor, Lenny turned to acting appearing in acclaimed TV series and films including Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Lenny McLean died of cancer on Tuesday 28th July 1998 - one day before his book went to No 1 in the bestseller list. Peter Gerrard is a crime writer and biographer. He lives near Boston in rural Lincolnshire with his wife and son. Amongst others he has worked with Reggie Kray and is co-author of Ronnie Knight's best-sellng autobiography Memoirs and Confessions