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Dawn French

Dawn French is known as a British actress, writer, comedian and presenter. She is most famous for starring in and writing for the BBC comedy sketch show French and Saunders with her comedy partner Jennifer Saunders Dawn Roma French October 11, 1957 (age 61 years), Holyhead, United Kingdom

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Background

Dawn French was born on October 11, 1957 in Holyhead, Wales as Dawn Roma French.

Career

Besides her famous spot on French and Saunders, she is also known for playing the lead role as Geraldine Granger in the popular BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. Even though she is the longtime comedy partner of Jennifer Saunders, they have also done solo projects without each other. They love teaming up with each other but agree that they need to stay sharp without each other as well.

Personal Life

Dawn has been married to her husband, Mark Bignell since April 20, 2013. She was previously married to another man named Lenny Henry.

Dawn has a deep and interest in helping women of size find attractive clothing that fit them. She co-wrote two books on knitting called "Big Knits" and "Great Big Knits" . She also founded a clothing store that carries fashionable and affordable designs for women of all sizes.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 11 Oct, 1957
Age: 62 yrs
Occupations: Comedian
Novelist
Writer
Stage actor
Film actor
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Birth Place: Holyhead
residence: Fowey
Education: Central School of Speech and Drama
Gender: Female
Description: English actress and comedian
Spouse: Mark Bignell [M. 2013]
Net Worth 2021: 10 million
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Last Modified: Jun 28 2020
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