Shirley Eaton
Career
Active 1950 – 2001
Biography
About Shirley Eaton
British actress Shirley Eaton was born in Edgware, Middlesex, United Kingdom on Tuesday 12th of January 1937. She built a career that spanned from 1950 to 2001, starting when she was about 13 years old. Over 51 years, she worked as an actress and singer.
Eaton is best remembered for her role as Jill Masterson in the James Bond film Goldfinger. In that movie, her character is covered in gold paint and dies from a condition called skin asphyxiation. That scene earned her a magazine cover and lasting fame, even though the role was brief. Her performance made her one of the most recognizable Bond girls. She stands 5'6" with blonde hair and blue eyes, and her natural measurements are 40–25–36.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1950-2001 (started around 13 years old; 51 years active)
- Birthplace
- Edgware, Middlesex, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 143 lbs (or 65 kg)
- Measurements
- 40–25–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 38B show conversions - UK: 38B, EU: 85B, AU: 16B, JP: 85B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Listed In
- James Bond Girls
Frequently asked
What did Shirley Eaton's character Jill Masterson die from?
Her character was dosed with gold paint, leading to death by skin asphyxiation.
How long was Shirley Eaton's acting career?
She was active for 51 years, from 1950 to 2001, having started around age 13.
What was Shirley Eaton's profession besides acting?
In addition to being an actress, she was a singer.
Did you know
- She is listed among James Bond Girls for her role as Jill Masterson.
- Her role in Goldfinger was short yet brought her lasting recognition.
- She earned a magazine cover for her performance in Goldfinger.
- Her measurements of 40–25–36 give a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.69.
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