Lois Maxwell aka Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond Films, Has Died

Lois Maxwell, who played Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond films has died aged 80. The Canadian actress who lived in Australia starred alongside Sir Sean Connery in the first Bond film, Dr No in 1962. She then went on to play M’s secretary in her final Bond movie, A View To A Kill with Roger Moore.

Moore called Maxwell his ‘lucky token’ and said she would be remembered with ‘great affection’,

“She will certainly be missed by me, and I’m sure by millions of fans around the world.”

Although she was succeeded by Caroline Bliss and Samantha Bond, many fans still believe Maxwell to be the definitive Miss Moneypenny. Lois Maxwell’s last movie role was in 2001 in the thriller The Fourth Angel

Born Lois Hooker in Ontario she tried to break Hollywood in the late 1940’s and won a Golden Globe Award as Best Newcomer for her role in the 47 Shirley Temple comedy That Hagen Girl.

One of her most famous and memorable photo shoots saw her pose with another up-and-coming actress named Marilyn Monroe.

Along with her film career, Maxwell appeared on the small screen in series such as Adventures in Rainbow Country in the late 60’s and guest starred in episodes of The Saint and The Persuaders! both of which starred Roger Moore.

Was Lois Maxwell your definitive Miss Moneypenny?