- Born
- Birth nameSamantha Jane Bond
- Height5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
- Samantha's early theatre work includes repertory seasons at Coventry, Edinburgh, Derby, and Bristol and 'Never in My Life 'at the Soho Poly in London. After appearing in Kenneth Branagh's production of 'Romeo and Juliet' she went on to West End productions of 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses', 'Man of the Moment', 'Three Tall Women' and 'Much Ado About Nothing' which was directed by Judi Dench. As a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company she acted in 'A Winters Tale' and 'As You Like It' She made her film debut in 'Eric the Viking' Television work includes 'Inspector Morse', 'Rumpole of the Bailey', 'Under the Moon', 'Tears Before Bedtime' and 'The Ruby Ring'- IMDb Mini Biography By: Tonyman 5
- SpouseAlexander Hanson(September 1989 - present) (2 children)
- ChildrenTom Hanson
- Parents
- RelativesAbigail Bond(Sibling)Matthew Bond(Sibling)
- She has been friends with the former Miss Moneypenny, Caroline Bliss since both of them were eleven years old. Casting director Debbie McWilliams was unaware of this when replacing Bliss with Bond. Not expecting to return after the departure of Timothy Dalton anyway, Caroline harbored no ill feelings towards her friend, saying: "I am just glad it has gone to someone I love and who needs the money!".
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1999 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "Amy's View."
- Has two children with her husband Alexander Hanson - a daughter Molly Hanson (b. 1992) and a son Tom Hanson (b. 1993).
- She was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company which led to her acting in Kenneth Branagha's production of 'Romeo and Juliet' as well as 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
- She played Queen Elizabeth II in both Us and Them (2009) and The Queen and I (2018).
- "As for Daniel Craig as Bond, I think it is an absolutely brilliant choice. He is butch, male, attractive and a bloody good actor. He was by far the most plausible choice" [on Casino Royale (2006)].
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