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British actress Pamela Salem, star of the James Bond film. Never say never again and televisions doctor whoHe died on Wednesday, according to Big Finish Productions. She was 80 years old.
Born in 1944 in India, she played Bond’s secretary, Miss Moneypenny, in Sean Connery’s 1983 film. Never say never againwhich is considered an unofficial addition to the Bond canon because it was not produced by Eon Productions.
Salem made guest appearances on doctor who as Professor Rachel Jensen, who first appeared in 1988 Memory of the Daleks episodes featuring Sylvester McCoy’s seventh Doctor.
She reprized the character in Countermeasures, an audio spin-off series from Big Finish. The most recent story of the series, The Dalek GambitIt was released in 2020.
He also guest starred on Big Finish. The Adventures of the Fourth Doctor (reunited with Tom Baker) and later reprized the role of Toos in The robots.
Other on-screen roles included the 1978 crime film. The great train robbery and The west wingin which she played the fictional Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Maureen Graty. emergencies and Blake’s 7 They were also notable credits.
Salem moved to Los Angeles in the 1990s and later lived in Miami.
David Richardson, who produced all of Salem’s work at Big Finish, said: “Every time there was a Big Finish recording for her, she would fly from Miami under her own power, without fuss or fanfare, and turn up at the studio armed with The warmest smiles, the biggest hugs, and often the gifts.
“He was a very kind person, always interested in everyone, from his co-stars to the production team, guest actors and visitors.”
Karen Gledhill, actress who worked alongside Salem in Countermeasuressaid: “Pamela was the kindest and most generous actress I have ever worked with.
“Back in the 80s Memory of the Daleks (my first television job), took me under his wing and guided me through a wonderful but somewhat daunting experience. We became friends and whenever we saw each other we were very happy to see each other.”