Emily Bolton

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Emily Bolton
Born1951 (age 7172)
NationalityDutch
Other namesJune Bolton
Occupation Actress
Years active1973–1992
Known for Moonraker
Valentino
Tenko

Emily Bolton (born 1951) is a Dutch actress raised in England and the Netherlands. [1]

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Career

Bolton appeared in the James Bond film Moonraker in which she played 007's Brazilian contact Manuela. Originally she had wanted to become a concert pianist, but at the age of eighteen she chose to go to drama school. [1]

She is also known for her TV appearances as a recurring cast member in:

Her other TV credits include Survivors , Gangsters and Crossroads , and her other films include Percy's Progress (1974), Valentino (1977) and Empire State (1987).

She was credited as June Bolton in some of her early roles. In the book Tenko Reunion it is stated that she is no longer[ when? ] acting and has become an agent.

Filmography

Film and television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1973 The Regiment Victoria SmithEpisode: "Riot"
1974 Percy's Progress Miss Thailand
1975 Survivors TessaEpisode: "Corn Dolly"
1975, 1977 Play for Today Pramila, Lady MCEpisodes: "A Passage to England", "Catchpenny Twist"
1975–1976 Space: 1999 Operative JuneGuest role (series 1)
1976 Crossroads Lia HuaGuest role
1976 Gangsters MangitRegular role (series 1)
1977 Valentino Bianca de Saulles
1977 Anna Karenina Tzigane SingerEpisode: "1.5"
1977Die KetteLiz MasonTV miniseries
1978 Return of the Saint YasminaEpisode: "One Black September"
1979 Moonraker Manuela
1980 The Enigma Files YasminEpisode: "The Full Flying Carpet Treatment"
1981–1985 Tenko Christina CampbellMain role
1987 Empire State Susan
1989–1990 Capital City Sylvia Roux TengMain role
1992 The Good Guys Mildred McFadyeanEpisode: "Relative Values"

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References

  1. 1 2 "The Official 1979 Moonraker Magazine – the 007 Dossier". 26 July 2013.