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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouses
Lenny Henry (1984-2010), Mark Bignell (2013)
Residences
Fowey
Education
Plymouth College, Caistor Grammar School, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 128,265 Wikipedia views/month
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Frequent co-star
Appeared in 8 films with Jennifer Saunders
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Career
Career spanning 40 years (1982-2022)
Year context
Born in 1957 -- Soviet Union launches Sputnik, starting the Space Race; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Filmography (17)
Death on the Nile
Bowers
Coraline
Miss Miriam Forcible / Other Forcible (voice)
Jam & Jerusalem
TV Series
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Mrs. Beaver (voice)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Fat Lady
Maybe Baby
Film
The Nearly Comp...
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
Film
Let Them Eat Cake
TV Series
The Vicar of Dibley
TV Series
The Legends of Treasure Island
TV Series
Biography
Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is a British actress, comedian, presenter and writer. French is known for writing and starring on the BBC comedy sketch show French and Saunders with her best friend and comedy partner, Jennifer Saunders, and played the lead role as Geraldine Granger in the BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. She has been nominated for seven BAFTA TV Awards and won a BAFTA Fellowship with Saunders in 2009.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dawn French?
Dawn French is 68 years old, born on .
Where was Dawn French born?
Dawn French was born in Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales, UK.
What movies or shows has Dawn French been in?
Dawn French has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include Death on the Nile (2022), Coraline (2009), Jam & Jerusalem (2006), The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).
What is Dawn French known for?
Dawn French is primarily known as an actor. Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is a British actress, comedian, presenter and writer. French is known for writing and starring on the BBC…
Where can I find more information about Dawn French?
You can find more about Dawn French on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
