Penelope Plummer
Australian model, actress, and beauty queen
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Penelope Plummer (born 26 October 1949) is an Australian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 1968.[1] The then 18-year-old librarian from Kempsey, New South Wales, became the first contestant from her country to win the title.[2][3][4] The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom.
Born26 October 1949
Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia
OccupationModel
KnownforMiss World Australia
AwardsMiss World 1968
Penelope Plummer | |
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![]() Penelope Plummer, 1968 | |
| Born | 26 October 1949 Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Model |
| Known for | Miss World Australia |
| Awards | Miss World 1968 |
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.[5][6]
Penelope Plummer married Michael Clarke on 1 January 1970 in Gosford, New South Wales.[7]
A rose was named "Penelope Plummer" in 1970.[8]
