Pamela Salem was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Never Say Never Again, The Great Train Robbery, and Gods and Monsters.
Personal and Family Life
Pamela Salem was born on January 22, 1944, in Bombay, India. She had a Jewish father and a Sri Lankan mother, which reflects her diverse cultural background. She was married to Michael O’Hagan from July 31, 1983, until his passing on November 1, 2017.
Career
Salem studied at Heidelberg University in Germany and the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. She had notable appearances in two Doctor Who episodes, playing Toos in The Robots of Death and Professor Rachel Jensen in Remembrance of the Daleks. She was recognized as the Best Supporting Actress of the year by readers of the Doctor Who Magazine.
Death and Legacy
Pamela Salem passed away on February 21, 2024, in Surfside, Florida. Her contributions to television and film, especially her roles in Doctor Who, have left a lasting impression on fans and the acting community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The First Great Train Robbery | 1978-12-14 | Emily Trent |
| Never Say Never Again | 1983-10-07 | Miss Moneypenny |
| A Necessary Death | 2008-03-08 | Matt’s Mother |
| The Bitch | 1979-09-19 | Lynn |
| Salomé | 1986-07-31 | Herodias |
| After Darkness | 1985-02-01 | Elisabeth |
| Don’t Leave Me This Way | 1993-05-30 | Sandra Neil |
| The Secret of Seagull Island | 1982-01-01 | Carol |
| Doctor Who: The Robots of Death | 1977-02-19 | Toos |
| Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks | 1988-10-26 | Prof Rachel Jensen |
| Pig | 2011-04-16 | Narrator |
| Gods and Monsters | 1998-09-12 | Sarah Whale |
| Magnum, P.I. | 1980-12-11 | Alyce |
| EastEnders | 1985-02-19 | Joanne Francis |
| ER | 1994-09-19 | Marian Vucelich |