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Cherie Lunghi was born on April 4, 1952 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Cherie Lunghi is listed as a stage actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 74. Schooling on record includes Homerton College.
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
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- Homerton College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherie%20Lunghi
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q443174
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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