Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is an English actress and comedian. Throughout her career, she has been nominated for six BAFTA Awards.
French is best known for starring in and writing her comedy sketch show, French and Saunders, alongside her comedy partner Jennifer Saunders, and for playing the lead role of Geraldine Granger in the sitcom The Vicar of Dibley.
The comedy partner of Jennifer Saunders
Has an adopted daughter named Billie.
Measurements: 42DD-32-40 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).
Has a deep and abiding interest in helping women of size find attractive clothing. Has thereby co-authored two books on knitting, "Big Knits" and "Great Big Knits" as well as founding a clothing store carrying fashionable and affordable designs.
(December 2003) Was revealed that she and partner Jennifer Saunders declined Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) honors "for services to comedy drama" in 2001.
