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Dawn French
The comedian behind French and Saunders and the title role in The Vicar of Dibley.
French and Saunders · The Vicar of Dibley
- Born
- 11 October 1957
- Birthplace
- United Kingdom
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Dawn French
Dawn French combines physical comedy, parody and warmly drawn characters. Her long partnership with Jennifer Saunders became a fixture of British television.
Early life
RAF family
Born in Holyhead and moved during her father’s service career.
Drama training
Met Jennifer Saunders while studying at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Career
- 1980s
Alternative comedy
Performed with the Comic Strip group.
- 1987
Sketch television
Launched French and Saunders.
- 1994
Sitcom lead
Began playing Geraldine Granger in The Vicar of Dibley.
- 2010
Novelist
Published her first novel, A Tiny Bit Marvellous, alongside continuing screen and stage work.
Selected work
French and Saunders
A sketch series known for elaborate film and television parodies.
The Vicar of Dibley
A woman priest arrives in a conservative village.
A Tiny Bit Marvellous
Her debut novel.
Beyond work
Writing
Published memoirs and fiction alongside performance.
Cornwall
Made her home in Cornwall after years based in London.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — dawnfrench.com ↗Photo: Frank Blackwell. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
