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Lois Maxwell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 14, 1927 |
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| Died | September 29, 2007 (age 80) |
| Birthplace | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Lois Maxwell's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond film series |
Intro
Lois Maxwell was a Canadian actress best known for her role as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond film series, appearing in 14 Bond films from 1962 to 1985.
Early Life & Background
Lois Maxwell was born as Lois Ruth Hooker in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. She moved to Toronto with her family at a young age and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, England, as a teenager.
Career Highlights
- Won the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female in 1947 for 'That Hagen Girl'
- Appeared as Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond films from 'Dr. No' (1962) to 'A View to a Kill' (1985)
- Worked in both Hollywood and British cinema, including roles in 'The Dark Past' (1948) and 'Lolita' (1962)
- Appeared in numerous television productions in the UK and Canada
Trivia
- She was the original and longest-serving Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond franchise.
- Maxwell was close friends with Sean Connery, the first cinematic James Bond.
- She briefly used her birth name, Lois Hooker, before adopting the name Maxwell on the advice of director Michael Powell.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Lois Maxwell born?
Lois Maxwell was born the 14 February 1927.
Where is Lois Maxwell from?
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 14th, 1927, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 14, 1927, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 to 6.0 struck Eastern Herzegovina, Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina). The epicenter was near Ljubinje, where every house suffered damage. Stolac also experienced significant damage, with many houses affected and several inhabitants injured by rockfalls. The earthquake was among the strongest known in Eastern Herzegovina.
- Day of the week: February 14th, 1927 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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