
Biography
Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is a British actress, comedian, presenter and writer. French is known for writing and starring on the BBC comedy sketch show French and Saunders with her best friend and comedy partner, Jennifer Saunders, and played the lead role as Geraldine Granger in the BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. She has been nominated for seven BAFTA TV Awards and won a BAFTA Fellowship with Saunders in 2009.
Acted in 106
2020s
- 2026
Can You Keep a Secret?
Debbie Fendon · 6 episodes
Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia
TV
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
Twit
- 2020
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Beatrix Potter
The Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown
Geraldine Granger
The Trouble with Maggie Cole
Maggie Cole · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Completely Bad News
Tracy
- 2017
300 Years of French & Saunders
Movie
- 2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2013
The Wrong Mans
Linda · 3 episodes
Heading Out
Frances · 1 episode
- 2012
Five Go to Rehab
George
- 2011
French & Saunders: The Ingenue Years
Movie
Gentlemen Prefer French & Saunders
Movie
- 2010
Psychoville Halloween Special
Joy Aston
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Val Stevenson · 12 episodes
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
Presenter · 6 episodes
A Bucket O' French and Saunders
TV
Donizetti: La Fille du Régiment
La Duchesse de Crackentorp
- 2006
Love and Other Disasters
Therapist
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Dr. French (archive footage)
- 2002
Wild West
Mary Trewednack · 12 episodes
The Best of French & Saunders
Various
Pongwiffy
TV
- 2001
Happiness
Dawn French · 1 episode
- 2000
French & Saunders - Live
Various roles
Maybe Baby
Charlene
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
TV
1990s
- 1999
Let Them Eat Cake
TV
Milk
Virginia
- 1998
Four Men in a Car
Stella
- 1997
Sex & Chocolate
Bev Bodger
- 1996
- 1994
French and Saunders' Christmas Carol
Various Roles
Harry Enfield and Chums
Mrs Goggins · 1 episode
- 1993
Tender Loving Care
Elaine Dobbs
The Legends of Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins (voice)
The Legends of Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins (voice) · 26 episodes
Space Virgins from Planet Sex
Gaynor
French & Saunders: At the Movies
Movie
- 1992
Red Nose of Courage
Glynis Kinnock
- 1991
- 1990
The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
Porcas
French & Saunders LIVE
Movie
Spaghetti Hoops
Francesca
Oxford
Caroline
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
Frances / Mrs. Shines
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!
Frances
GLC: The Carnage Continues
Cher as Joan Ruddock
1980s
- 1989
Bosses From Hell
Movie
Communicators From Hell
Movie
Employees From Hell
Movie
Customer Service From Hell
Movie
Colleagues From Hell
Movie
Interviewers From Hell
Movie
- 1988
French And Saunders - Christmas Special '88
Various Characters
The Storyteller: Sapsorrow
Badsister 2
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Mrs. Cooper
More Bad News
Rachel
The Strike
Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity
Comic Relief
TV
- 1987
- 1986
Private Enterprise
Nayler
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
Consuela
- 1985
Girls On Top
Amanda · 13 episodes
- 1984
Slags
Passion
Eddie Monsoon - a Life?
Veronica
Gino: Full Story and Pics
Fiona/Frances
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Jackie
Susie
Susie
Dirty Movie
Monica
- 1983
Five Go Mad on Mescalin
George
Bad News
Tracy
The Beat Generation
Eleanor
War
Hermine
- 1982
Five Go Mad in Dorset
George
- 1981
The Comic Strip
Movie
Wrote 16
2020s
- 2023
Dawn French Is a Huge Twat
Writer
2010s
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
French & Saunders: Still Alive
Writer
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Writer
- 2002
The Best of French & Saunders
Writer
- 2001
Absolutely Fabulous
Writer
- 2000
French & Saunders - Live
Writer
1990s
- 1995
How to Be Absolutely Fabulous
Writer
- 1994
French and Saunders' Christmas Carol
Writer
1980s
- 1988
French And Saunders - Christmas Special '88
Writer
- 1987
- 1986
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
Writer
- 1985
Girls On Top
Writer
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
The Comic Strip
Writer
Created 8
2010s
- 2010
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Creator
2000s
- 2007
A Bucket O' French and Saunders
Creator
- 2006
More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy
Creator
- 2002
Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy
Creator
1990s
- 1992
1980s
- 1987
- 1985
Girls On Top
Creator
Produced 1
2020s
- 2026
Can You Keep a Secret?
Executive Producer
Appearances54
2020s
- 2026
Becoming Victoria Wood
Self
- 2024
Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
Joan Rivers at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
The Nevermets
Narrator · 6 episodes
- 2023
Dawn French Is a Huge Twat
Self
imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Self - Featured Artist
- 2022
Comedy Classics: The Vicar of Dibley
Self (archive material)
- 2021
Walk the Line
Self - Judge · 6 episodes
An Audience with Adele
Self
The Secret World Of...
Self - Narrator · 3 episodes
French & Saunders: Funny Women
Self
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Self
- 2020
A Baby Reindeer's First Christmas
Narrator
The Big Night In
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
Self
Little Big Shots
Self - Host · 12 episodes
- 2016
Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes
Self
Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC
Self
- 2015
TFI Friday
Self · 1 episode
- 2012
Superstar
Self - Chief Judge · 12 episodes
- 2011
Matthew Bourne's Christmas
Self - Host
Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties
Self
50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments
Self - The Fat Lady
2000s
- 2009
Victoria Wood: Seen on TV
Self
Coraline: The Making of 'Coraline'
Self
- 2008
French & Saunders: Still Alive
Self
- 2007
Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy
Self - Presenter · 3 episodes
- 2006
More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy
Self - Presenter · 6 episodes
When Comedy Changed Forever
Self (archive material)
- 2005
The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
Self
- 2004
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Self - Narrator
- 2002
Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy
Self - Presenter · 3 episodes
- 2001
We Know Where You Live. Live!
Self
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Self
1990s
- 1999
It’s Lulu
Self
- 1998
- 1996
- 1994
Dusty
Self - Presenter
- 1991
Amnesty International's Big 30
Self
1980s
- 1989
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Self
- 1988
An Audience With Victoria Wood
Self
- 1987
- 1986
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
Self
Comedians Do It On Stage
Self
- 1982
1970s
- 1978
- 1976
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
1940s
- 1949