Samantha Bond (born November 27, 1961) is an English actress best known for her role as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films starring Pierce Brosnan. She is married to Alexander Hanson and has two children, Molly and Tom. She is the daughter of actor Philip Bond and Pat Sandys, and is the sister of actors Abigail and Matthew Bond. She attended the Godolphin and Latymer School, and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Daughter of Philip Bond and Pat Sandys
Sister of Abigail Bond
Children: Molly and Tom
Older brother Matthew
Was nominated for Broadway's 1999 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "Amy's View."
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!".
