Dawn French

Do not be fooled by her name – Dawn French is a British comedian who has been nominated seven times for the British Academy Television Award. French is known for writing and starring in French and Saunders, a sketch comedy show, alongside Jennifer Saunders. Furthermore, having made a strong debut, French later played Geraldine Granger in The Vicar of Dibley, as well as Fat Lady in the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Dawn French was previously married to Lenny Henry, who was also a comedian.

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