Fiona Fullerton facts for kids

Fiona Elizabeth Fullerton was born on October 10, 1956. She is a British actress and singer. Many people know her for playing Alice in the 1972 movie Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. She also played Pola Ivanova, a spy, in the 1985 James Bond film A View to a Kill.

Early Life and Training

Fiona Fullerton was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. She is the only child of Bernard and Pamela Fullerton. As a child, she lived in different countries like Singapore, Germany, and the United States.

When she was nine years old, Fiona started ballet lessons. She was accepted into the Elmhurst Ballet School in Surrey, England. This was a special school where she lived and studied dance.

Her Acting Journey

Fiona Fullerton started acting in movies when she was just 12 years old. Her first film was Run Wild, Run Free in 1969.

Early Roles in Film and TV

She played important characters in several films. In 1971, she was Anastasia in Nicholas and Alexandra. The next year, at age 15, she starred as Alice in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. She also appeared in The Human Factor.

On television, Fiona was part of the first cast of the BBC hospital show Angels in 1975. She later appeared in other TV series like The Charmer and Hold the Dream. In 1982, she performed on stage in London. She played Guinevere in the musical Camelot with actor Richard Harris.

Becoming a Bond Girl

In 1985, Fiona took on a famous role. She played Pola Ivanova in the James Bond movie A View to a Kill. Her character was a KGB spy. The next year, she was in the TV series Shaka Zulu.

Beyond Acting

After her acting career, Fiona Fullerton started her own business. She has a company that buys and manages apartments, mostly in London. She also writes articles about investing in property. She is also an ambassador for RatedPeople.com, a website for home improvements.

In 2013, Fiona joined the popular BBC TV show Strictly Come Dancing. This show pairs celebrities with professional dancers. She competed in the 11th series of the show.

Personal Life

Fiona Fullerton married actor Simon MacCorkindale in 1976 when she was 19. They divorced in 1981. She then lived and worked in London for 13 years.

In 1994, she met Neil Shackell, and they got married soon after. They live in the Cotswolds region of England. Fiona and Neil have a daughter named Lucy, who was born in 1995. Neil also has a son named James.

Selected Film and TV Appearances

• Run Wild, Run Free (1969) as Diana
• Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Anastasia Romanov
• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972) as Alice
• Angels (1975–1976) as Patricia Rutherford (TV series)
• The Human Factor (1979) as Elizabeth
• A View to a Kill (1985) as Pola Ivanova
• Shaka Zulu (1986) as Elizabeth Farewell (TV series)
• Hold the Dream (1986) as Sky Smith (TV)
• The Charmer (1987) as Clarice Mannors (TV mini-series)
• Strictly Come Dancing series 11 (2013) as herself

Strictly Come Dancing Journey

Fiona Fullerton was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. She danced with her professional partner for eight weeks.

See also

In Spanish: Fiona Fullerton para niños