History of Margaret Nolan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 8, 2024

Margaret Ann Nolan was an English actress and model active primarily in the 1960s to 1980s. She is best known for her roles in the Bond film *Goldfinger,* the Beatles' film *A Hard Day's Night,* and several films in the *Carry On* comedy series.

October 1943: Birth of Margaret Nolan

Margaret Ann Nolan was born in October 1943.

1945: Return to Hampstead

After spending the duration of World War II in County Waterford, Ireland, Nolan's family returned to Hampstead in 1945.

1964: Appearance in "Goldfinger"

Margaret Nolan appeared as Dink, James Bond's masseuse, in the film "Goldfinger," released in 1964. She was also famously painted gold for the film's title sequence, advertisements, and soundtrack cover.

November 1965: Featured in "Playboy's James Bond's Girls" Edition

Following her appearance in "Goldfinger," photographs of Margaret Nolan were featured in the November 1965 edition of "Playboy" magazine's "James Bond's Girls."

1967: Marriage to Tom Kempinski

Margaret Nolan married English playwright Tom Kempinski in 1967.

1969: Praise for Performance in "She's Done It Again"

Margaret Nolan's performance in Michael Pertwee's farce "She's Done It Again" at London's Garrick Theatre in 1969 was highly praised, with critics noting her talent and physical attractiveness.

1971: Reference in "Carry On at Your Convenience"

In the 1971 film "Carry On at Your Convenience," composer Eric Rogers paid homage to Nolan's role in "Goldfinger" by incorporating its three-note motif during her close-up.

1972: Divorce from Tom Kempinski

Margaret Nolan and Tom Kempinski divorced in 1972.

1973: Appearance in "Carry On Girls"

Margaret Nolan appeared in the film "Carry On Girls" in 1973, which included a memorable scene featuring a catfight with actress Barbara Windsor.

1991: Move to Spain and Transition to Visual Art

In 1991, Margaret Nolan moved to a rural farmhouse in Andalusia, Spain, where she embraced permaculture and began her career as a visual artist.

2005: Featured on Book Cover

Margaret Nolan was featured on the front cover of both the US and UK versions of the 2005 book "Robert Brownjohn: Sex and Typography."

2007: Return to London

Margaret Nolan moved back to London in 2007 after living in Spain.

2009: Inspiration for Screen-prints

Graffiti artist Hutch, based in Brighton, created screen-prints inspired by early publicity shots of Margaret Nolan in 2009.

2009: Exhibition at Brick Lane Gallery

Margaret Nolan's artwork was exhibited at the Brick Lane Gallery in London in 2009.

2011: Recognition on Blackpool's Comedy Carpet and Return to Screen

Margaret Nolan's contributions to comedy were recognized in 2011 with her name included on Gordon Young's Comedy Carpet installation in Blackpool. That same year, she returned to the screen after nearly three decades in a role written specifically for her in "The Power of Three."

2012: First Interview About "Goldfinger" Modeling

In 2012, Margaret Nolan gave her first public interview about her experiences as a model for "Goldfinger."

2012: Artwork Featured on Magazine Cover

Margaret Nolan's photo-montage work was chosen for the cover of "Playerist" poetry magazine (No. 2, 2012).

2012: "Goldfinger" Title Sequence Displayed at MoMA

The title sequence from "Goldfinger," featuring Margaret Nolan, was the first film title to be displayed as an installation at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York in 2012.

2013: Publication and Reading of Essay on Spike Milligan

Margaret Nolan published a short essay in 2013 about her experiences working with Spike Milligan, which she also read live at the Poetry Society in Covent Garden.

2013: Featured in "Equals" Exhibition

Margaret Nolan's artwork was featured in the group exhibition "equals: exploring feminism through art and conversation" at Blankspace Manchester in 2013.