Daliah Lavi

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Characters played by Daliah Lavi

The Detainer — Casino Royale (1967)

A tough British agent used as a test for Cooper's training to resist women's advances. She is later captured by Dr. Noah, who attempts to recruit her as a partner. She feigns agreement to trick him into swallowing an atomic time pill, ultimately destroying him.

Madelaine — Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon (1967)

Gaylord Sullivan's girlfriend, who runs away with him on the day she is supposed to marry Henri. After learning that the moonship expedition is being sabotaged, she is kidnapped and taken to Angelica's institution, but escapes and reaches the Welsh launch site in time to find Gaylord being removed from the damaged spacecraft.

Nevenka — The Whip and the Body (1963)

Former lover of Kurt who marries Christian. She experiences intense psychological torment and hallucinations of Kurt's ghost. Revealed to have murdered Kurt and possibly the Count, staging the hauntings before driving herself to madness and suicide.

Helga — Some Girls Do (1969)

Deadly female robot assassin working for Carl Petersen.

Tina — The Silencers (1966)

Key supporting character in The Silencers, involved in Helm's mission.

Paloma — Old Shatterhand (1964)

Apache woman involved in peace treaty negotiations and conflicts.

Maria Sabrehm — The Return of Dr. Mabuse (1961)

Female reporter active at crime scenes who follows Lohmann to the church. Her father is a scientist imprisoned at the same facility who invented the mind control drug.

Rosita — Catlow (1971)

A woman in Hermosillo who is in love with Catlow, Rosita becomes involved in his pursuit when he rejects her. Angered by his refusal, she recruits men to follow Catlow and kill him, turning her unreturned affection into a direct threat against the film's central outlaw.

Maria Cholon — Nobody Runs Forever (1968)

Maria Cholon is the head of a dangerous spy ring and the mastermind behind a plot to assassinate Sir James Quentin. Her conspiracy is uncovered by Scobie Malone while he waits at the Australian High Commission, making her the principal force opposing Malone’s efforts to protect Quentin.

The Girl — Lord Jim (1965)

A native girl in Patusan, The Girl rescues Jim after he is captured and tortured for refusing to reveal the cargo's location. She later becomes Jim's companion, living with him while he enjoys his heroic status and new life in the village.

Ilona Bergen — Ten Little Indians (1965)

One of the ten guests. She confesses to having driven her husband to suicide. Shortly after her confession, she is found dead in her bedroom, killed by a syringe injection.

Cunégonde — Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960)

The baron's daughter and Candide's love, Cunégonde is at the center of the event that gets him expelled: the baron discovers them kissing. After Candide's many adventures, she is with him again in France, where the two settle in a country house.

Career Overview

Daliah Lavi has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Bulldog Drummond (Richard Johnson) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Casino Royale, The Whip and the Body, Some Girls Do. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
34
Birth Date
1942-10-12
Birth Place
Haifa, Mandatory Palestine [now Israel]

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q274158), public domain (CC0).