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My Take
Cherie Lunghi represents the kind of theatre-forged class I deeply admire. Born in Nottingham in 1952, she moved fluidly across stage, film, television and voice work, and earned international recognition as Guenevere in 1981's Excalibur, lending that Arthurian role both nobility and quiet sorrow. What strikes me most is her durability: rather than chasing trends, she became a dependable pillar of British drama for decades. That craftsman's temperament, prioritising depth and presence over flash, is increasingly rare. To me she is the embodiment of a mature performer whose strength lies in restraint and conviction rather than spectacle.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cherie Lunghi
- Name (Japanese)
- シェリー・ルンギ
- Reading
- しぇりー・るんぎ
- Born
- April 4, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Homerton College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherie%20Lunghi
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherie Lunghi born?
Born April 4, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Cherie Lunghi from?
Cherie Lunghi is from Nottingham, United Kingdom.
What does Cherie Lunghi do?
Cherie Lunghi works as stage actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.