Julia Davis: Biography, Facts and Career
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Julia Davis (born 25 August 1966) is an English actress, comedian, director and writer. She wrote and starred in comedies including Human Remains (2000), Nighty Night (2004–2005), Hunderby (2012–2015), Camping (2016), and Sally4Ever (2018). She is known for her dark or black comedy. She is a nine-time BAFTA TV Award nominee, she won Best Comedy Writing for Hunderby in 2013 and the 2018 British Academy Television Award for Best Scripted Comedy for Sally4Ever. She has also received two RTS Awards and three British Comedy Awards. In addition to acting in her own works, she has appeared in a variety of other British television comedies, most notably portraying Dawn Sutcliffe in Gavin & Stacey (2007–2009, 2019, 2024). Her film roles include Love Actually (2003), Cemetery Junction (2010), Four Lions (2010), Phantom Thread (2017), and The Toxic Avenger (2023).
Quick facts about Julia Davis
- Full name: Julia Davis
- Born: 1966-08-25
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q3189038
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Who is Julia Davis?
Julia Davis (born 25 August 1966) is an English actress, comedian, director and writer.
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Julia Davis is United Kingdom.
When was Julia Davis born?
Julia Davis was born on 1966-08-25.



