Jennifer Saunders British actress Date of Birth: 06.07.1958 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Jennifer Sanders

Jennifer Jane Sanders, a British actress, was born on July 6, 1958, in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. She grew up in a typical English family, with her mother working as a biology teacher and her father serving in the military. During her childhood, Jennifer attended multiple schools, following her father who was a pilot in the Royal Air Force, being stationed in different bases.

After finishing secondary school, Jennifer Sanders began working in an Italian theater. At the age of nineteen, she met Dawn French, who appeared in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". Both of them attended drama courses at the Central School of Drama in London, and despite having shared friends and backgrounds, they didn't have the chance to meet earlier.

After their encounter, Jennifer and Dawn decided to create a comedic duo. They shared an apartment while studying together in London, although they initially faced disagreements. Jennifer described her partner as selfish, while Dawn saw her as egocentric and lacking understanding of her ideas. Despite these challenges, they managed to overcome their differences and formed a brilliant female comedic duo. Critics later referred to it as a new direction in mass culture comedy.

Jennifer and Dawn participated in various comedy programs and shows in both Britain and the United States, including the popular "The Benny Hill Show". However, their roles were mainly supporting. Over time, Jennifer Sanders started breaking the trend of male-dominated lead roles in comedy shows. Gradually, women began to take more center stage in comedic programs in both England and the US, and Jennifer gained more independence and privileges in the television industry.

In 1981, a short comedy film called "The Comic Strip" was released, where Sanders and French played leading roles. The following year, they appeared in the comedy series "The Comic Strip Presents", alongside Peter Richardson and Adrian Edmondson. The series was successfully aired on Channel 4 for 16 years. Another successful project featuring Jennifer Sanders was the 1985 sitcom "Girls on Top", which revolved around four women living together.

One of the most famous series starring Jennifer Sanders was "Absolutely Fabulous", which premiered in 1992. Jennifer wrote the script and also played one of the main roles. The series consisted of three separate storylines following the adventures of Edina (Jennifer Sanders) and her friend Patsy (Joanna Lumley), who owned a PR agency. It received excellent reviews from critics and viewers. The show aired on the BBC from 1992 to 1996 and from 2001 to 2005.

In 1998, Jennifer Sanders appeared in the popular comedy series "Friends", playing the role of Emily, the stepmother. She also starred in several feature films, including "Jack and Sarah", "Spice World", and "Spy Hard". Additionally, she gained recognition for her voice-over work in animated films such as "Shrek 2" and "Corpse Bride".

Jennifer Sanders is considered one of the top 50 British comedians and ranks 93rd in the list of the sexiest women in Britain. She is married to comedian Adrian Edmondson, and they have three daughters: Eleanor, Beatrice, and Freya.