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Jennifer Jane Saunders (born 6 July 1958) is an English comedian, actress, singer, impressionist, satirist and screenwriter. Saunders originally found attention in the 1980s, when she became a member of The Comic Strip after graduating from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with her best friend and comedy partner, Dawn French. With French, Saunders co-wrote and starred in their eponymous sketch show, French and Saunders and later received acclaim in the 1990s for writing and playing her character Edina Monsoon in her sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. She received a BAFTA Fellowship in 2009 with French.

Quick facts about Jennifer Saunders

  • Full name: Jennifer Saunders
  • Born: 1958-07-06
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q235415

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Who is Jennifer Saunders?

Jennifer Jane Saunders (born 6 July 1958) is an English comedian, actress, singer, impressionist, satirist and screenwriter.

What nationality is Jennifer Saunders?

Jennifer Saunders is United Kingdom.

When was Jennifer Saunders born?

Jennifer Saunders was born on 1958-07-06.

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