Tag: Miss Moneypenny

Lois Maxwell was born in Ontario on this day in 1927. In 1962 Maxwell was offered the roles of Sylvia Trench or Miss Moneypenny. She opted for the latter and appeared in a total of 14 Bond films with three difference actors playing 007.

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.