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My Take
Jennifer Saunders is, in my book, royalty of British comedy. Born in Sleaford and paired with her great friend Dawn French, she created Absolutely Fabulous, and writing and starring in her own material is where her genius truly lives. A whole generation outside the UK met her as the Fairy Godmother in Shrek 2, and her 2009 BAFTA Fellowship is a fitting capstone. What I love is the blend of warmth and razor-sharp wit she brings to everything. I have enormous admiration for a woman who didn't wait for roles but wrote her own path and made the world laugh on her terms.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jennifer Saunders
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェニファー・サウンダーズ
- Reading
- じぇにふぁー・さうんだーず
- Born
- July 6, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Sleaford, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / comedian / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2009 BAFTA Fellowship
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Absolutely Fabulous | — | |
| Notable work | Shrek 2 | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jennifer Saunders born?
Born July 6, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Jennifer Saunders from?
Jennifer Saunders is from Sleaford, United Kingdom.
What does Jennifer Saunders do?
Jennifer Saunders works as television actor, film actor, actor, comedian, screenwriter.
What is Jennifer Saunders known for?
Notable works include Absolutely Fabulous, Shrek 2.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
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.