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Public records list Lois Maxwell as an author and film actor. Lois Maxwell was born on February 14, 1927 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Death is recorded on September 29, 2007, at the age of 80.
My Take
Lois Maxwell holds a special place for me because she made a supporting role iconic. As the original Miss Moneypenny across fourteen Eon Bond films from 1962 to 1985, she never carried a picture, yet every scene tightened the moment she appeared. That wry, affectionate sparring with Bond was largely her own elegance, a poise you cannot fake. This Canadian actress, born in 1927, also turned to writing later, which hints at a sharper, tougher mind than the role let on. I think she understood that presence beats screen time, and she remains, to me, a true icon of the era.
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- Name (English)
- Lois Maxwell
- Name (Japanese)
- ロイス・マクスウェル
- Reading
- ろいす・まくすうぇる
- Born
- February 14, 1927 – September 29, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / author / film actor
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lois Maxwell born?
Born February 14, 1927.
When did Lois Maxwell die?
Died September 29, 2007, aged 80.
Where was Lois Maxwell from?
Lois Maxwell was from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
What did Lois Maxwell do?
Lois Maxwell worked as actor, author, film actor.
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