Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is a British actress, writer and comedienne. In her career, she has been nominated for six BAFTA Awards and also won a Fellowship BAFTA along with Jennifer Saunders. She is best-known for starring in and writing her comedy sketch show, French and Saunders, alongside her comedy partner Jennifer Saunders, and for playing the lead role of Geraldine Granger in the sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. (via Wikipedia)

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About Dawn French

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Spouse: Lenny Henry (m. 1984, 1 adopted daughter)

Name: Dawn French

BAFTA Awards: Fellowship with Jennifer Saunders

Nationality: British

Years Active: 1981–present

Name At Birth: Dawn Roma French

Birthplace: Holyhead, Wales, UK

Known for: Rosie Bales in Jam and Jerusalem
Caroline Arless
Lark Rise to Candleford
Various in French & Saunders
Rev. Geraldine Granger in The Vicar of Dibley
Joy Aston in Psychoville

Influenced By: John Cleese

Birth Date: Oct 11, 1957

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