Barbara Bach
Actress and model from America
Born
August 27th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1947, this actress and model gained recognition primarily for roles in the 1977 film 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and the 1981 film 'Force 10 from Navarone'. Before her film career, she worked as a model, appearing on the covers of notable magazines. In addition to acting, she became involved in various humanitarian efforts, notably advocating for the health of children and education initiatives.
Starred in 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
Appeared in 'Force 10 from Navarone'
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