Martine Beswick

Martine Beswick is a Jamaican-born British actress and glamour model with a career spanning over six decades. Born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, she began acting around age 20 and quickly found her footing in 1960s cinema. Her early career included appearances in two James Bond films, From Russia with Love (1963) and Thunderball (1965), which remain among her most recognized work. She also auditioned for the first Bond film, Dr. No (1962), before being cast in the second.

Beyond Bond, Beswick took on diverse roles in the 1960s. She appeared alongside Raquel Welch in One Million Years B.C. (1966) and played Adelita in the Spaghetti Western A Bullet for the General (1966). She also took a villainous turn in the exploitation thriller The Penthouse (1967). Her career continued into later decades, keeping her active in film and television.

At 84, Beswick remains a figure of classic Hollywood glamour. Standing 5'6" with a slim build and natural measurements, she has a look that defined an era. She is listed among James Bond Girls, a distinction that cements her place in cinema history. Her Jamaican heritage and British career make her a unique presence in the industry.