Cherie Lunghi | |
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Born | Cherie Mary Lunghi[1] 4 April 1952 Nottingham, England |
Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Occupation(s) | Actress and voice over artist |
Years active | 1975–present |
Spouse |
Ralph Lawson
(m. 1975; div. 1976) |
Children | Nathalie Lunghi |
Cherie Mary Lunghi (born 4 April 1952) is an English film, television, theatre actress and voice over artist. She is known for her roles in many British dramas. Her international fame stems from her role as Guenevere in the 1981 film Excalibur. Her long list of screen, stage, and TV credits include football manager Gabriella Benson in the 1990s television series The Manageress and a series of advertisements for Kenco coffee. She also competed in the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing.[2] She is the mother of the actress Nathalie Lunghi.