Lois Maxwell
Lois Ruth Maxwell (born Lois Ruth Hooker, 14 February 1927 – 29 September 2007)[1] was a Canadian actress. She was best known for her role of Miss Moneypenny in the first 14 James Bond movies (1962–1985). She was the first actress to play the part.
Lois Maxwell | |
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 Maxwell in The Dark Past (1948) | |
| Born | Lois Ruth Hooker[1] 14 February 1927 |
| Died | 29 September 2007 (aged 80) Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia |
| Cause of death | Colorectal cancer |
| Other names | Lois Maxwell-Marriott (married name) |
| Education | Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1946–2001 |
| Known for | Portraying Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond film series (1962–85) |
| Spouse(s) | Peter Churchill Marriott (1957–1973; his death) |
| Children | Melinda (b. 1958) Christian (b. 1959) |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress (1947) |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bond star Lois Maxwell dies at 80. BBC News. 30 September 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7020553.stm. Retrieved 30 September 2007.
Other websites
Media related to Lois Maxwell at Wikimedia Commons
- Lois Maxwell on IMDb
- Lois Maxwell at Find a Grave
- Obituary in The Times, 1 October 2007
- "Miss Moneypenny Lives Here", Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 14 January 2005
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