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Rosa Klebb actress Lotte Lenya died on this day in 1981. She was 83.
The actress who played Rosa Klebb in From Russia With Love died in New York on 27th November 1981.
An Austrian singer, diseuse and actress, Lotte Lenya is remembered in the German-speaking world for her performances of the songs of Kurt Weill, to whom she was married.
She was a long time resident of America and was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone.
Samantha Bond, who played Miss Moneypenny during Pierce Brosnan’s tenure as 007, was born in London on 27th November 1961.
Samantha Bond, who played Miss Moneypenny during Pierce Brosnan tenure as 007, was born in London on 27th November 1961.
The third actress to play M’s secretary is known mainly for her appearances on British television, including the hugely popular period drama Downton Abbey.
Bond announced she would retire from the role when Brosnan retired as 007, and the first two Daniel Craig films were without the character of Moneypenny.
Pierce Brosnan’s third James Bond movie, The World Is Not Enough, went on UK general release on this day in 1999. What’s your first memory of seeing it?
Pierce Brosnan’s third James Bond movie, The World Is Not Enough, went on general release in the UK on 26th November 1999.
On November 24th 1995 Goldeneye went on UK general release. Pierce Brosnan’s 007 debut ended a six year drought of Bond movies due to a legal dispute.
Goldeneye went on UK general release on November 24th 1995. Pierce Brosnan’s 007 début ended a six year drought of Bond movies after a legal dispute between Cubby Broccoli and MGM/Pathé.
Mads Mikkelsen was born on this day in 1965. He played Le Chiffre in Casino Royale. What’s your favourite Le Chiffre moment?
Mads Mikkelsen, who played Le Chiffre in Casino Royale, was born in Copenhagen on 22nd November 1965.
On this day in 1995 the UK premiere of Goldeneye took place at the Odeon Leicester Square with Prince Charles in attendance. Where do you rank Brosnan’s Bond debut?
The UK première of Goldeneye took place at the Odeon Leicester Square on 22nd November 1995 with Prince Charles in attendance.
Die Another Day went on general release in the UK on this day in 2002.
Die Another Day went on general release in the UK on 20th November 2002. Although expected to return in a fifth James Bond movie, the film turned out to be Pierce Brosnan’s last as 007.
Mie Hama played Kissy Suzuki in You Only Live Twice. She was born in Tokyo on 20th November 1943.
Mie Hama, who played Kissy Suzuki in You Only Live Twice was born in Tokyo on 20th November 1943.
James Bond continuation novelist John Gardner was born on this day in 1926. Which of his books do you like best?
James Bond continuation John Gardner was born on 20th November 1926 in Northumberland. Starting in 1981 with Licence Renewed, Gardner wrote a total of 16 Bond novels and film novelizations before retiring from the role in 1996 due to ill health.