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Dawn French

Bio: Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is a British actress, comedian, presenter and writer. French is known for writing and starring on the BBC comedy sketch show French and Saunders with her best friend and comedy partner, Jennifer Saunders, and played the lead role as Geraldine Granger in the BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley

Born: Fri, Oct 11 1957

Birthplace: Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales, UK

Dawn French is 67 years old

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Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

Dawn French was

66 in Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Oct 05 2024

Joan Rivers at the BBC

Dawn French was

66 in Joan Rivers at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Sep 08 2024

Dawn French Is a Huge Twat

Dawn French was

66 in Dawn French Is a Huge Twat

as 'Self'.

Thu, Dec 28 2023

imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

Dawn French was

66 in imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

as 'Self - featured artist'.

Wed, Dec 27 2023

The Magician's Elephant

Dawn French was

65 in The Magician's Elephant

as 'Sister Marie (voice)'.

Fri, Mar 10 2023

Comedy Classics: The Vicar of Dibley

Dawn French was

65 in Comedy Classics: The Vicar of Dibley

as 'Self (archive material)'.

Sat, Dec 24 2022

Red Riding Hood: After Ever After

Dawn French was

65 in Red Riding Hood: After Ever After

as 'Twit'.

Fri, Dec 23 2022

Death on the Nile

Dawn French was

64 in Death on the Nile

as 'Bowers'.

Wed, Feb 09 2022

An Audience with Adele

Dawn French was

64 in An Audience with Adele

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 21 2021

French & Saunders: Funny Women

Dawn French was

63 in French & Saunders: Funny Women

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jul 17 2021

The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

Dawn French was

63 in The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

as 'Self'.

Sat, Mar 06 2021

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Dawn French was

63 in Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

as 'Beatrix Potter'.

Thu, Dec 24 2020

A Baby Reindeer's First Christmas

Dawn French was

63 in A Baby Reindeer's First Christmas

as 'Narrator'.

Thu, Dec 24 2020

The Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown

Dawn French was

63 in The Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown

as 'Geraldine Granger'.

Sun, Dec 20 2020

Completely Bad News

Dawn French was

62 in Completely Bad News

as 'Tracy'.

Fri, Nov 29 2019

300 Years of French & Saunders

Dawn French was

60 in 300 Years of French & Saunders

Mon, Dec 25 2017

Comic Relief: Red Nose Day

Dawn French was

59 in Comic Relief: Red Nose Day

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 24 2017

Confessions of the Paparazzi

Dawn French was

59 in Confessions of the Paparazzi

as 'Self'.

Mon, Feb 06 2017

Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes

Dawn French was

59 in Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 31 2016

Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC

Dawn French was

59 in Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 23 2016

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

Dawn French was

58 in British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

as 'Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Mon, Sep 12 2016

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Dawn French was

58 in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

as 'Interviewer'.

Fri, Jul 01 2016

Five Go to Rehab

Dawn French was

55 in Five Go to Rehab

as 'George'.

Wed, Nov 07 2012

30 Years of Comic Strip

Dawn French was

55 in 30 Years of Comic Strip

Sat, Nov 03 2012

Matthew Bourne's Christmas

Dawn French was

54 in Matthew Bourne's Christmas

as 'Self - Host'.

Sun, Dec 25 2011

Michael Bublé: Home for Christmas

Dawn French was

54 in Michael Bublé: Home for Christmas

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 18 2011

Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties

Dawn French was

54 in Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 17 2011

French & Saunders: The Ingenue Years

Dawn French was

53 in French & Saunders: The Ingenue Years

Tue, Jan 04 2011

Gentlemen Prefer French & Saunders

Dawn French was

53 in Gentlemen Prefer French & Saunders

Tue, Jan 04 2011

Psychoville Halloween Special

Dawn French was

53 in Psychoville Halloween Special

as 'Joy Aston'.

Sun, Oct 31 2010

Coraline: The Making of 'Coraline'

Dawn French was

51 in Coraline: The Making of 'Coraline'

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jul 21 2009

Coraline

Dawn French was

51 in Coraline

as 'Miriam Forcible (voice)'.

Thu, Feb 05 2009

French and Saunders: Still Alive

Dawn French was

51 in French and Saunders: Still Alive

as 'Self'.

Mon, Nov 17 2008

Donizetti: La Fille du Régiment

Dawn French was

49 in Donizetti: La Fille du Régiment

as 'La Duchesse de Crackentorp'.

Fri, Jun 01 2007

Love and Other Disasters

Dawn French was

48 in Love and Other Disasters

as 'Therapist'.

Sat, Sep 09 2006

When Comedy Changed Forever

Dawn French was

48 in When Comedy Changed Forever

as 'Self (archive material)'.

Tue, Mar 07 2006

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Dawn French was

48 in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

as 'Mrs. Beaver (voice)'.

Wed, Dec 07 2005

The Comic Strip - A Retrospective

Dawn French was

47 in The Comic Strip - A Retrospective

as 'Self'.

Mon, Jul 04 2005

Comic Aid

Dawn French was

47 in Comic Aid

Wed, Mar 02 2005

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Dawn French was

47 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

as 'Self - Narrator'.

Thu, Dec 09 2004

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Dawn French was

46 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

as 'The Fat Lady'.

Mon, May 31 2004

The Best of French & Saunders

Dawn French was

44 in The Best of French & Saunders

as 'Various'.

Mon, Aug 05 2002

Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl

Dawn French was

43 in Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl

as 'Self'.

Sat, Mar 03 2001

French & Saunders - Live

Dawn French was

43 in French & Saunders - Live

as 'Various roles'.

Mon, Nov 20 2000

Maybe Baby

Dawn French was

42 in Maybe Baby

as 'Charlene'.

Fri, Jun 02 2000

Milk

Dawn French was

41 in Milk

as 'Virginia'.

Fri, Jan 01 1999

Four Men in a Car

Dawn French was

40 in Four Men in a Car

as 'Stella'.

Sun, Apr 12 1998

Sex & Chocolate

Dawn French was

40 in Sex & Chocolate

as 'Bev Bodger'.

Sun, Oct 26 1997

Treasure Island

Dawn French was

39 in Treasure Island

as 'Jim Hawkins'.

Mon, Jul 14 1997

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Dawn French was

38 in The Adventures of Pinocchio

as 'Baker's Wife'.

Fri, Jul 26 1996

Dusty

Dawn French was

36 in Dusty

as 'Self - Presenter'.

Mon, May 02 1994

Tender Loving Care

Dawn French was

35 in Tender Loving Care

as 'Elaine Dobbs'.

Sun, Oct 03 1993

The Legends of Treasure Island

Dawn French was

35 in The Legends of Treasure Island

as 'Jim Hawkins (voice)'.

Fri, Sep 10 1993

Space Virgins from Planet Sex

Dawn French was

35 in Space Virgins from Planet Sex

as 'Gaynor'.

Thu, Apr 29 1993

French & Saunders: At the Movies

Dawn French was

35 in French & Saunders: At the Movies

Fri, Jan 01 1993

In Dreams

Dawn French was

35 in In Dreams

as 'Driving Instructor'.

Wed, Dec 23 1992

Red Nose of Courage

Dawn French was

34 in Red Nose of Courage

as 'Glynis Kinnock'.

Thu, Apr 09 1992

Amnesty International's Big 30

Dawn French was

34 in Amnesty International's Big 30

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 28 1991

The Tale of Little Pig Robinson

Dawn French was

33 in The Tale of Little Pig Robinson

as 'Porcas'.

Wed, Dec 26 1990

French & Saunders LIVE

Dawn French was

32 in French & Saunders LIVE

Mon, Mar 12 1990

Spaghetti Hoops

Dawn French was

32 in Spaghetti Hoops

as 'Francesca'.

Thu, Mar 01 1990

Oxford

Dawn French was

32 in Oxford

as 'Caroline'.

Thu, Feb 22 1990

South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1

Dawn French was

32 in South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1

as 'Frances / Mrs. Shines'.

Thu, Feb 08 1990

South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!

Dawn French was

32 in South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!

as 'Frances'.

Thu, Feb 08 1990

GLC: The Carnage Continues

Dawn French was

32 in GLC: The Carnage Continues

as 'Cher as Joan Ruddock'.

Mon, Feb 05 1990

Bosses From Hell

Dawn French was

31 in Bosses From Hell

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Communicators From Hell

Dawn French was

31 in Communicators From Hell

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Employees From Hell

Dawn French was

31 in Employees From Hell

Sun, Jan 01 1989

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

Dawn French was

31 in The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 1989

An Audience With Victoria Wood

Dawn French was

31 in An Audience With Victoria Wood

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 10 1988

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Dawn French was

30 in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

as 'Mrs. Cooper'.

Sat, Mar 05 1988

More Bad News

Dawn French was

30 in More Bad News

as 'Rachel'.

Sat, Feb 27 1988

The Strike

Dawn French was

30 in The Strike

as 'Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity'.

Sat, Feb 20 1988

Eat the Rich

Dawn French was

30 in Eat the Rich

as 'Debbie Draws'.

Fri, Oct 23 1987

Experiment IV

Dawn French was

29 in Experiment IV

as 'Lab Assistant 1'.

Mon, Oct 27 1986

The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

Dawn French was

28 in The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

Fri, Apr 25 1986

Comedians Do It On Stage

Dawn French was

28 in Comedians Do It On Stage

as 'Self'.

Sat, Feb 01 1986

Private Enterprise

Dawn French was

28 in Private Enterprise

as 'Nayler'.

Thu, Jan 02 1986

Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)

Dawn French was

28 in Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)

as 'Consuela'.

Wed, Jan 01 1986

The Supergrass

Dawn French was

28 in The Supergrass

as 'Andrea'.

Fri, Nov 08 1985

Slags

Dawn French was

26 in Slags

as 'Passion'.

Sat, Feb 11 1984

Eddie Monsoon - a Life?

Dawn French was

26 in Eddie Monsoon - a Life?

as 'Veronica'.

Sat, Feb 04 1984

Gino: Full Story and Pics

Dawn French was

26 in Gino: Full Story and Pics

as 'Fiona/Frances'.

Sat, Jan 28 1984

A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques

Dawn French was

26 in A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques

as 'Jackie'.

Sat, Jan 21 1984

Susie

Dawn French was

26 in Susie

as 'Susie'.

Sat, Jan 14 1984

Dirty Movie

Dawn French was

26 in Dirty Movie

as 'Monica'.

Sat, Jan 07 1984

Five Go Mad on Mescalin

Dawn French was

26 in Five Go Mad on Mescalin

as 'George'.

Wed, Nov 02 1983

Summer School

Dawn French was

25 in Summer School

as 'Ursula'.

Mon, Jan 31 1983

Bad News

Dawn French was

25 in Bad News

as 'Tracy'.

Mon, Jan 24 1983

The Beat Generation

Dawn French was

25 in The Beat Generation

as 'Eleanor'.

Mon, Jan 17 1983

War

Dawn French was

25 in War

as 'Hermine'.

Mon, Jan 03 1983

Five Go Mad in Dorset

Dawn French was

25 in Five Go Mad in Dorset

as 'George'.

Tue, Nov 02 1982

The Comic Strip

Dawn French was

23 in The Comic Strip

Thu, Jan 01 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Nevermets

Dawn French was

66+ in The Nevermets

as 'Narrator'.

First Air Date
Fri, May 24 2024

Walk the Line

Dawn French was

64+ in Walk the Line

as 'Self - Judge'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2021

The Secret World Of...

Dawn French was

63+ in The Secret World Of...

as 'Self - Narrator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 08 2021

The Trouble with Maggie Cole

Dawn French was

62+ in The Trouble with Maggie Cole

as 'Maggie Cole'.

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 2020

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Dawn French was

61+ in RuPaul's Drag Race UK

as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2019

Little Big Shots

Dawn French was

59+ in Little Big Shots

as 'Host'.

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 01 2017

Delicious

Dawn French was

59+ in Delicious

as 'Gina Benelli'.

First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 2016

Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

Dawn French was

57+ in Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 2015

The Wrong Mans

Dawn French was

55+ in The Wrong Mans

as 'Linda'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013

Heading Out

Dawn French was

55+ in Heading Out

as 'Frances'.

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 26 2013

Superstar

Dawn French was

54+ in Superstar

as 'Self - Chief Judge'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2012

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Dawn French was

52+ in Roger & Val Have Just Got In

as 'Val Stevenson'.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 06 2010

Psychoville

Dawn French was

51+ in Psychoville

as 'Joy Aston'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 18 2009

Lark Rise to Candleford

Dawn French was

50+ in Lark Rise to Candleford

as 'Caroline Arless'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008

Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy

Dawn French was

50+ in Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy

as 'Presenter'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 09 2007

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

Dawn French was

50+ in More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

as 'Presenter'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2007

A Bucket O' French and Saunders

Dawn French was

49+ in A Bucket O' French and Saunders

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 07 2007

The Graham Norton Show

Dawn French was

49+ in The Graham Norton Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Comedy Shuffle

Dawn French was

49+ in Comedy Shuffle

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2007

Jam and Jerusalem

Dawn French was

49+ in Jam and Jerusalem

as 'Rosie Bales'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 24 2006

The One Show

Dawn French was

48+ in The One Show

as 'Self - Guest, Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Davina

Dawn French was

48+ in Davina

First Air Date
Wed, Feb 15 2006

The F Word

Dawn French was

48+ in The F Word

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005

Agatha Christie's Marple

Dawn French was

47+ in Agatha Christie's Marple

as 'Janet Erskine'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004

The Paul O'Grady Show

Dawn French was

47+ in The Paul O'Grady Show

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2004

Bosom Pals

Dawn French was

46+ in Bosom Pals

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 2004

Little Britain

Dawn French was

45+ in Little Britain

as ', Myfanwy'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003

Wild West

Dawn French was

45+ in Wild West

as 'Mary Trewednack'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 22 2002

Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy

Dawn French was

44+ in Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy

First Air Date
Tue, Aug 13 2002

Pongwiffy

Dawn French was

44+ in Pongwiffy

First Air Date
Wed, Jun 12 2002

V Graham Norton

Dawn French was

44+ in V Graham Norton

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 06 2002

Ted and Alice

Dawn French was

44+ in Ted and Alice

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2002

Happiness

Dawn French was

43+ in Happiness

as 'Dawn French'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 2001

The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything

Dawn French was

42+ in The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 2000

David Copperfield

Dawn French was

42+ in David Copperfield

as 'Mrs. Crupp'.

First Air Date
Sat, Dec 25 1999

Watership Down

Dawn French was

41+ in Watership Down

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1999

Let Them Eat Cake

Dawn French was

41+ in Let Them Eat Cake

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 1999

Parkinson

Dawn French was

40+ in Parkinson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998

TFI Friday

Dawn French was

38+ in TFI Friday

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1996

Look at the State We're In!

Dawn French was

37+ in Look at the State We're In!

as 'Clerk'.

First Air Date
Sat, May 20 1995

The Vicar of Dibley

Dawn French was

37+ in The Vicar of Dibley

as 'Revd Geraldine Granger'.

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1994

The Legends of Treasure Island

Dawn French was

35+ in The Legends of Treasure Island

as 'Jim Hawkins (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993

Absolutely Fabulous

Dawn French was

35+ in Absolutely Fabulous

as 'Kathy'.

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1992

Murder Most Horrid

Dawn French was

34+ in Murder Most Horrid

as 'Various characters'.

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991

The Storyteller

Dawn French was

30+ in The Storyteller

as 'Badsister 2'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988

Comic Relief

Dawn French was

30+ in Comic Relief

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 05 1988

Going Live!

Dawn French was

29+ in Going Live!

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987

French & Saunders

Dawn French was

29+ in French & Saunders

as 'Various Characters'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 1987

Girls On Top

Dawn French was

28+ in Girls On Top

as 'Amanda'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 23 1985

Happy Families

Dawn French was

28+ in Happy Families

as 'Cook'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985

The Young Ones

Dawn French was

25+ in The Young Ones

as 'Christian Evangelist, Devil in Advert, Easter Bunny'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982

The Comic Strip Presents...

Dawn French was

25+ in The Comic Strip Presents...

as 'Andrea, George, Passion, Tracy, Susie, Veronica, Ursula, Hermine, Jackie/First Nun, Consuela, Eleanor, Monica, Nayler, Fiona/Frances, Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity, Rachel, Mrs. Cooper, Frances/Mrs. Shines, Frances, Joan, Francesca, Caroline, Gaynor, Glynis Kinnock, Stella, Dawn, '.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982