Lana Wood: American actress and film producer

Early career and breakthrough

Wood began acting at a young age and transitioned into more prominent television work in the 1960s. Her part in Peyton Place brought her regular exposure on prime-time television, and subsequent guest appearances and film parts helped establish her as a familiar screen presence. Her performance in a major studio picture — the Bond film — became one of her best-known screen credits.

Notable roles and screen persona

Wood often appeared in genre movies and episodic television, frequently cast in roles that capitalized on glamour and a strong on-screen presence. Beyond Bond and Peyton Place, she worked steadily in film and TV through the 1960s and 1970s and continued to take occasional roles in later decades.

Work behind the camera and later activities

In addition to acting, Wood has credits as a producer and has been involved in selecting and developing projects for the screen. Her career demonstrates a common path for performers of her era who moved between acting and production to sustain long-term involvement in the entertainment industry.

Legacy and public interest

Lana Wood remains part of public and film-history interest both for her own work and for her connection to a well-known Hollywood family. Her Bond role in particular is frequently cited in retrospectives on women in the Bond series and on 1970s cinema. For more on her life and credits see a general biography, a producer profile at industry sources, or information about the Bond film Diamonds Are Forever.

• Born: March 1, 1946
• Known for: Plenty O'Toole in Diamonds Are Forever; Sandy Webber in Peyton Place
• Activity: Acting, occasional producing