Valerie Leon
Birthday:
12 November 1943, Islington, London, England, UK
Height:
180 cm
Not just another tall, beautiful brunette, Valerie Leon had extensive experience in the British theater and in television and films - and not just as a sexpot - before she became a fixture in the "Carry On" series, appearing in seven of them. In addition to comedy, she also excelled in horror pictures, playing a dual role in one of Hammer...
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Not just another tall, beautiful brunette, Valerie Leon had extensive experience in the British theater and in television and films - and not just as a sexpot - before she became a fixture in the "Carry On" series, appearing in seven of them. In addition to comedy, she also excelled in horror pictures, playing a dual role in one of Hammer's best, Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971), and had the distinction of appearing with two different James Bonds, Roger Moore and Sean Connery. Show less «
[In reference to the "Carry On..." films and a break in her "Carry On..." appearances] "I remember writing Peter Rogers a letter and told hi...Show more »
[In reference to the "Carry On..." films and a break in her "Carry On..." appearances] "I remember writing Peter Rogers a letter and told him that I had broadened my experience and hope that he would consider me again. I got a letter back saying 'Dear Valerie so long as experience is the only thing that has broadened there is every chance of you working with us again'!" Show less «
[Speaking about the "Carry On..." films] "Most of the "Carry On..." regulars were seasoned performers, they were so individual it was wonder...Show more »
[Speaking about the "Carry On..." films] "Most of the "Carry On..." regulars were seasoned performers, they were so individual it was wonderful. I think I was employed for the glamour which seemed to please people." Show less «
After all these years they still bring so much pleasure to so many people, all over the world, even in America. I don't know how they cope w...Show more »
After all these years they still bring so much pleasure to so many people, all over the world, even in America. I don't know how they cope with this type of humour. Show less «
I think artists by nature are very insecure, they often do not show it.
I think artists by nature are very insecure, they often do not show it.
I get more letters now that when I got in the 1970s. It is extraordinary.
I get more letters now that when I got in the 1970s. It is extraordinary.
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