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Dawn French: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Dawn French? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Dawn French
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Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is an English actress, comedian, and writer. She is known for writing and starring in the BBC sketch comedy series French and Saunders (1987–2007) with her friend and comedy partner Jennifer Saunders, and for starring in the BBC comedy series Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999) and The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2007). She has been nominated for seven British Academy Television Awards and won a BAFTA Fellowship with Saunders in 2009.

Quick facts about Dawn French

  • Full name: Dawn French
  • Born: 1957-10-11
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q236309

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Who is Dawn French?

Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is an English actress, comedian, and writer.

What nationality is Dawn French?

Dawn French is United Kingdom.

When was Dawn French born?

Dawn French was born on 1957-10-11.

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