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Jan Ravens was born in Bebington, United Kingdom on May 14, 1958. Jan Ravens is a comedian, improviser and film director. That works out to 68 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Homerton College.
My Take
Jan Ravens fascinates me because her instrument is other people. As an impressionist on Spitting Image and Dead Ringers, she builds whole personalities out of voice and timing alone, which is a far harder craft than it looks. I respect that she came through Homerton College and then carved out a long career in a comedy world that rarely makes room for that kind of vocal precision. Being an improviser as well means she can think on her feet, and the move into directing suggests an artist unwilling to stay in one seat. To me she is a quiet technician whose skill is easy to underrate.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jan Ravens
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン・レイヴンス
- Reading
- じゃん・れいゔんす
- Born
- May 14, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Bebington, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- comedian / improviser / film director
2. Background
- University
- Homerton College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan%20Ravens
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6149788
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Jan Ravens born?
Born May 14, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Jan Ravens from?
Jan Ravens is from Bebington, United Kingdom.
What does Jan Ravens do?
Jan Ravens works as comedian, improviser, film director.
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