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Penelope Plummer

b. 1949

Australian model, actress, and beauty queen

Model Beauty pageant contestant Actor
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About Penelope Plummer

Born 1949. Penelope Plummer is an Australian model, beauty pageant contestant, actor and librarian, known for Miss World Australia.

Penelope Plummer (born 26 October 1949) is an Australian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 1968. The then 18-year-old librarian from Kempsey, New South Wales, became the first contestant from her country to win the title. The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom.

After winning the Miss World Contest, Plummer appeared in The 1969 Bob Hope Christmas Show in Osan, Korea, along with Swedish-American actress Ann-Margret.

Penelope Plummer married Michael Clarke on 1 January 1970 in Gosford, New South Wales.

A rose was named "Penelope Plummer" in 1970.

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Important facts

Born
26 October 1949, Melbourne
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Model, beauty pageant contestant, actor, librarian
Nationality
Australia
Known for
Miss World Australia
Awards
Miss World 1968
Also known as
Miss World 1968

People in Penelope Plummer's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Ann-Margret
b. 1941
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Michael Clarke
b. 1981
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Bob Hope
1903 – 2003
Comedian

Contemporaries

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1909 – 1992
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Penelope Plummer?

Australian model, actress, and beauty queen

When was Penelope Plummer born?

Penelope Plummer was born on 26 October 1949 in Melbourne.

What is Penelope Plummer's occupation?

Penelope Plummer is a model, beauty pageant contestant, actor and librarian.

What is Penelope Plummer known for?

Penelope Plummer is known for Miss World Australia.

What nationality is Penelope Plummer?

Penelope Plummer is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Penelope Plummer

· Wikidata: Q2438160

· DBpedia: Penelope Plummer

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