Samantha Bond
Birthdate: Nov 27, 1961
Birthplace: Kensington, London, England, UK
An actor with a long career in the theater (particularly the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samantha Bond’s most indelible big-screen appearance is as Moneypenny, James Bond’s secretary, in GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Die Another Day (2002), all with Pierce Brosnan.
She has appeared in several hit British TV series, including Rumpole of the Bailey (1987) with Leo McKern, and Midsomer Murders (2001-2011). Bond’s portrayal of Lady Rosamund Painswick on the hit series of Downton Abbey (2010-2015) secured her a spot in the 2022 movie version of the saga, Downton Abbey: A New Era, with Maggie Smith.
Personal Details
London-born Samantha Bond was raised by actor Philip Bond and TV producer Pat Sandys. Her sister is actor Abigail Bond and her brother is journalist Matthew Bond. After graduating from the Godolphin and Latymer School, Bond attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Bond has been married to stage actor Alexander Hanson in 1989; the couple has two children.
Filmography
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- 2022 | Downton Abbey: A New EraasLady Rosamund
Downton Abbey: A New Era
The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa.
- 2022 | The KindredasGillian Burrows
The Kindred
After her father’s suicide, a young mother investigates what led to his death. But when she is haunted by spirits and unearths an unsolved mystery from 30 years ago, she discovers a dark family history that could prove deadly for her child.
- 2021 | School’s Out Forever
School’s Out Forever
A 15-year old flees to his school after an apocalyptic event.
- 2019 | Cold BloodasThe Lady
Cold Blood
A hit-man lives isolated in a cabin at the edge of a lake. One day, an injured woman arrives in front of his house. To save her, he could well risk his own life.
Some Facts About Samantha Bond
Stage Couple: Samantha Bond has performed on stage with her husband, Alexander Hanson, several times, most recently in 2017 in Florian Zeller’s French farce, The Lie.
