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Madeline Smith (born 2 August 1949) is an English actress whose career spans film, television, and stage. After starting as a model in the late 1960s, she quickly became one of the most recognisable faces of British horror, starring in Hammer classics including The Vampire Lovers (1970), Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), Theatre of Blood (1973), and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974). She also made her mark in comedy films such as Up Pompeii (1971), Carry On Matron (1972), and Up the Front (1972).
In 1973, she became the first Bond girl of the Roger Moore era, playing Miss Caruso in Live and Let Die. Her stage work has been equally varied, from performing opposite Alec Guinness in Alan Bennett’s Habeas Corpus to a two-year run in The Mousetrap. She has also appeared in numerous television productions, from The Two Ronnies to All Creatures Great and Small.
After stepping back from acting in the mid-1980s to raise her daughter, Smith returned in 2011 and continues to work in film, television, and live events.
Most recently, she has brought Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to life in FRANKENSTEIN UNCHAINED! Live with Madeline Smith, a multimedia performance combining her narration with an original live score.
Upcoming Appearance
FRANKENSTEIN UNCHAINED! Live with Madeline Smith
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: ActOne Cinema, London
Tickets: Book Now
Event Overview:
Horror legend Madeline Smith takes audiences deep into the dark heart of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in an unforgettable live performance. Frankenstein Unchained! combines her captivating narration with an original score by composer Jason Frederick, performed live to picture and inspired by the golden age of Hammer and Universal horror.
The evening blends Shelley’s words with striking on-screen visuals, exploring the origins of the novel, the influences that shaped it, and the Monster’s remarkable journey through literature, stage, and screen. The result is a spine-tingling mix of drama, history, and cinematic spectacle — perfect for horror fans and lovers of great storytelling alike.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss It:
This one-night-only performance is a rare chance to experience a true British screen icon revisiting her horror roots while reinventing a classic tale for modern audiences.