Julia Sawalha | |
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.jpg) Sawalha in 2023 | |
| Born | 9 September 1968 Wandsworth, London, England |
| Education | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Parent | Nadim Sawalha (father) |
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Julia Sawalha (born 9 September 1968)[1][2] is an English actress. She is best known for playing Saffron "Saffy" Monsoon in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012). Her other television roles include as Lynda Day in Press Gang (1989–1993), as Hannah Greyshott in Second Thoughts (1991–1994) and its sequel series, Faith in the Future (1995–1998), Lydia Bennet in the television miniseries of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (1995), Georgina and Kid's vocal effects in Sheeep (2000–2001), Carla Borrego in Jonathan Creek (2001–2004) and Dorcas Lane in the BBC's costume drama Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011). Her film credits include Buddy's Song (1991), The Wind in the Willows (1996), Chicken Run (2000) and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016).
- ^ "Julia Sawalha 'devastated and furious' at Chicken Run sequel 'ageism'". BBC News. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Julia Sawalha". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 13 October 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2021.