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Lois Maxwell | |
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![]() Maxwell in The Dark Past (1948) | |
Born | Lois Ruth Hooker[1] 14 February 1927 |
Died | 29 September 2007 Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia | (aged 80)
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 | 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) |
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.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bond star Lois Maxwell dies at 80". BBC News. 30 September 2007. Retrieved 30 September 2007.
Other websites
[change | change source] 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