Maud Adams
Swedish model and actress, prominent Bond girl
Born
February 12th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Sweden
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Born in Sweden, a career in modeling transitioned to acting during the late 1960s. Featured in major films, gained recognition for roles in the James Bond series. Starred as the titular character in 'Octopussy' and also appeared in 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Collaborated with significant filmmakers and actors, contributing to classic cinema in the action-adventure genre.
Starred in 'Octopussy'
Appeared in 'The Man with the Golden Gun'
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