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Samantha Bond (born November 27 , 1962 ) is an English Actress best known for her role as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond franchise. Moneypenny is the secretary to James Bond's boss, M . Samantha Bond has appeared in many television series, notably the 1997 adaptation of ''Emma'' starring Kate Beckinsale . She is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and starred opposite Dame Judi Dench , the current M, in David Hare 's award-winning play ''Amy's View'' at the Royal National Theatre . She is the daughter of the actor Philip Bond . In 2004 , she starred opposite Peter Davison in the ITV drama-comedy '' Distant Shores ''. In 2006 she will return to the stage in a new production of Michael Frayn 's ''Donkey's Years'' at the Comedy Theatre . JAMES BOND FRANCHISE To date Samantha Bond has been in four James Bond movies. She was preceded by Caroline Bliss and Lois Maxwell . In November 2004 , media reports indicated that she would not be returning to the role for the upcoming '' Casino Royale ''. In a BBC 4 interview she remarked that she'd be retiring from her role with the departure of Pierce Brosnan. Although a short-lived Moneypenny, Bond says she does have at least one claim to fame: she was the Moneypenny that kissed 007, rather than be kissed by him.
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