| Jennifer Saunders Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 6, 1958 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Adrian Edmondson |
Jennifer Saunders is an English comedienne, screenwriter, singer, voice artist, and actress who is best known for her award-winning television sitcom, Absolutely Fabulous, which has brought her multiple accolades including Writers’ Guild of Great Britain TV Award for “Situation Comedy” in 1993 and the 2012 BAFTA Television Award for “Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme”.
Born Name
Jennifer Jane Saunders
Nick Name
Jen
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Jennifer Saunders attended a couple of boarding schools, St Paul’s Girls’ School, and Central School of Speech and Drama.
Occupation
Comedienne, Screenwriter, Singer, Actress, Voice Artist
Family
- Father –Â Robert Thomas Saunders (Served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force)
- Mother – Jane Saunders (Biology Teacher)
- Siblings – She has 3 brothers.
- Others – Fred (Grandson), Albert (Grandson)
Manager
Jennifer Saunders is represented by United Agents Ltd., Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom.
Medium
Television, Film
Genre
Comedy, Parody
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Unsigned
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jennifer Saunders has dated –
- Andrew Fletcher (1980-1981)
- Adrian Edmondson (1985-Present) – She married comedian and actor, Adrian Edmondson, in Cheshire on May 11, 1985, and they parent 3 daughters, namely, Ella Edmondson, Beattie Edmondson, and Freya Edmondson.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Often sports short hair
- Deep-set eyes
Jennifer Saunders Facts
- Dawn French has been her comedy partner. In 2001, the duo declined the OBE i.e. the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
- Jennifer Saunders met Dawn French during her time at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
- In a poll of 4,000 women, she was placed at number #4 in the “Funniest Woman in Britain” list issued in 2005.
- Jennifer Saunders has been associated with the non-profit organization called Dress for Success.
- She was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2009.
- Her autobiography titled Bonkers: My Life in Laughs was published in October 2013.
- Jennifer Saunders’s acting credits include appearing in films and shows such as The Stranger, Isn’t It Romantic, Blandings, The Comic Strip Presents…, and A Bucket o’ French & Saunders.
- She has garnered a huge social media fan base with more than 800k followers on Twitter and more than 50k followers on Facebook.
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