Lois Maxwell
ActingAbout Lois Maxwell
Lois Maxwell was a Canadian actress who is best known for playing Miss Moneypenny in the early James Bond movies.
Lois Maxwell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lois Maxwell reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lois Maxwell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Lois Maxwell's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Martha, Ruth & Edie, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lois Maxwell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lois Maxwell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lois Maxwell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Inside 'Dr. No' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Terence Young: Bond Vivant | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Inside 'Octopussy' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Roger Moore: A Matter of Class | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Behind the Scenes with 'Thunderball' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Martha, Ruth & Edie | Edie Carmichael | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | A View to a Kill | Miss Moneypenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Peep | Mrs. Powell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Octopussy | Miss Moneypenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | For Your Eyes Only | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Incredible Voyage of Stingray | Lieutenant Atlanta Shore (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Lost and Found | English Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Moonraker | Miss Moneypenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Spy Who Loved Me | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sporting Chance | Louise (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Man with the Golden Gun | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Live and Let Die | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Endless Night | Cora | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Diamonds Are Forever | Miss Moneypenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | On Her Majesty's Secret Service | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | You Only Live Twice | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Welcome to Japan, Mr. Bond | Miss Moneypenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Incredible World of James Bond | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Ambassadors | Sarah Pocock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Goldfinger | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | From Russia with Love | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Haunting | Grace Markway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Dr. No | Miss Moneypenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lolita | Nurse Mary Lore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Unstoppable Man | Helen Kennedy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Time Without Pity | Vickie Harker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The High Terrace | Stephanie Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Passport to Treason | Diane Boyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Submarine Attack | Lili Donald | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Mantrap | Thelma Speight / Tasman | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Viva il cinema | herself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Women of Twilight | Christine "Chris" Ralston | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lady in the Fog | Margaret 'Peggy' Maybrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ha da venì... don Calogero! | Maestrina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Woman's Angle | Enid Mansell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lebbra bianca | Erika | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Tomorrow Is Too Late | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Love and Poison | Regina Cristina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kazan | Louise Maitlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Crime Doctor's Diary | Jane Darrin | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Dark Past | Ruth Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Big Punch | Karen Long | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Corridor of Mirrors | Lois | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Matter of Life and Death | Actress (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Lois Maxwell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lois Maxwell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lois Maxwell is "Martha, Ruth & Edie" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Lois Maxwell acted in?
Lois Maxwell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lois Maxwell?
Other notable films include "The Woman's Angle", "The Unstoppable Man", and "Ha da venì... don Calogero!".