Julia Sawalha
Julia Sawalha is a British actress best known for her role as Saffron Monsoon in the iconic television series Absolutely Fabulous. With a career spanning over three decades, she has built a strong reputation for her comedic talent and versatility in both television and film.... Read More
Known for
Chicken Run (2000)
Having been hopelessly repressed and facing eventual certain death at the British chicken farm where they are held, Ginger the chicken along with the...
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)
Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamor, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around...
Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside OutA star-studded retrospective reunites the lead cast for the first time since 2016 to rampage down memory lane revealing how... |
Self / Saffron "Saffy" Monsoon | |
| 2016 |
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at OurselvesDocumentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms... |
Comedy Role (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2016 |
We Love SitcomPanel quiz show hosted by Ben Miller, featuring a selection of sitcom stars who, split into teams, battle it out... |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 |
Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieEdina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they're accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing... |
Saffron Monsoon | |
| 2014 |
Remember MeTom Parfitt fakes an injury in order to escape from his monotonous lifestyle and head to a care center. However,... |
Jan Ward | |
| 2013 |
Father BrownFather Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective... |
Mrs Cynthia Wendle | |
| 2012 |
Wallace & Gromit x Google Hangout | A Video Call with Aardman Friends!Wallace and Gromit hangout on Google with, Ginger from Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep and his flock, the Cat and... |
Ginger | |
| 2008 |
The Underdog ShowEight famous faces pair up with eight untrained rescue dogs. After weeks of hard work with their professional trainers, they... |
Unknown character | |
| 2008 |
Lark Rise to CandlefordSet in the small hamlet of Lark Rise and the wealthier neighbouring market town, Candleford, the series chronicles the daily... |
Dorcas Lane | |
| 2007 |
CranfordA rich and comic drama about the people of Cranford, a small Cheshire town on the cusp of change in... |
Jessie Brown | |
| 2007 |
The Alan Titchmarsh ShowThe Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Agatha Christie's MarpleThe adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During... |
Mrs. Cresswell | |
| 2004 |
Bottom Mindless ViolenceThe only word to describe the amazing duo of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edminson is genius. For the past 25... |
Veronica Head (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2004 |
Who Do You Think You Are?A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Comedy ConnectionsComedy Connections was a BBC One documentary series produced by BBC Scotland that aired from 2003 to 2008. The show... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Kipper: Fun In The SunThere's hot fun in the summertime when Kipper and his pals enjoy the great outdoors. From boating at the beach... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Hornblower: DutyAdmiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French... |
Maria Hornblower | |
| 2003 |
Hornblower: LoyaltyHornblower must deliver a French nobleman to a secret rendezvous near Brest, all while coping with enemy agents in his... |
Maria Mason | |
| 2002 |
The Final CurtainThe Final Curtain is a British film from 2002 directed by Patrick Harkins and starring Peter O'Toole. It tells the... |
Karen Willet | |
| 2001 |
Venus and MarsAfter years of absence 26-year old Kay returns to her home town. Her soccer coach died and the girls from... |
Marie | |
| 2000 |
MirrorballVivienne Keill and Jackie Riviera are a couple of aging stage actresses who live in vertically adjacent flats. The two... |
Freda Keill | |
| 2000 |
Time Gentlemen PleaseThe Pub Landlord’s rules are a pint for the fella and a glass of white wine or fruit based drink... |
Janet Wilson | |
| 2000 |
Chicken RunThe creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to... |
Ginger (voice) | |
| 1999 |
The Flint Street NativityWith angels crying in the toilets all because of a jealous Angel Gabriel, it could only be the eagerly awaited... |
Dawn/Wise Man 1 | |
| 1999 |
Loose WomenA panel of four women discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs to celebrity gossip. |
Self | |
| 1999 |
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal DeathBefore the Doctor can settle down to married life, he must face one last confrontation with his deadly enemy of... |
Emma | |
| 1998 |
Absolutely Fabulous: A LifeDuring the filming of her very own documentary, 'A Day in My Life', Edina drops in on her mother who's... |
Saffron "Saffy" Monsoon (archive footage) | |
| 1998 |
HornblowerSet during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become... |
Maria Mason | |
| 1997 |
KipperKipper is a charming collection of tales that follows the adventures of a curious and friendly dog as he explores... |
Mouse (voice) | |
| 1997 |
Ain't Misbehavin'Comedy drama set during World War Two following the misadventures of two very different bandsmen - one an ex-air force... |
Dolly Nightingale | |
| 1997 |
Jonathan CreekWorking from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles.... |
Carla Borrego | |
| 1997 |
Jonathan CreekWorking from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1997 |
Midsomer MurdersThe peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up... |
Penny Henderson | |
| 1997 |
Kipper: Puppy Love"Meet Kipper™, a lovable dog with a big imagination!" Nothing Ever Happens: Kipper is excited to discover a magician’s top... |
Mouse | |
| 1996 |
Absolutely Fabulous: The Last ShoutEddy and Patsy prepare to go on a skiing holiday to hopefully indulge in the jet-setting lifestyle of the international... |
Saffron Monsoon | |
| 1996 |
The Wind in the WillowsJailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under... |
The Jailer's Daughter | |
| 1995 |
Faith in the FutureFaith in the Future is a British comedy television show running from 17 November 1995 to 27 February 1998. A... |
Hannah Grayshot | |
| 1995 |
In the Bleak MidwinterOut of work actor Joe volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church for the community by putting... |
Nina | |
| 1995 |
Pride and PrejudiceSet in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five... |
Lydia Bennet | |
| 1995 |
How to Be Absolutely FabulousJennifer Saunders hosts a party of AbFab outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage. |
Saffron "Saffy" Monsoon (archive footage) | |
| 1994 |
Martin ChuzzlewitOld Martin Chuzzlewit is nearing his death. Who will inherit his riches? With such a prize to play for, the... |
Mercy Pecksniff | |
| 1992 |
Absolutely FabulousSet in the world of fashion and PR, immature fun-loving mother Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy drive Eddie's... |
Saffron 'Saffy' Monsoon | |
| 1991 |
BottomRichie Richard (socially awkward, sexually inexperienced) and Eddie Hitler (carefree alcoholic ) are two social outcasts living on the dole.... |
Veronica Head | |
| 1991 |
Second ThoughtsSecond thoughts is a British sitcom that ran from 3 May 1991 to 14 October 1994. It was broadcast on... |
Hannah Grayshot | |
| 1991 |
Buddy's SongBuddy is an aspiring teenager who is a very good musician and has pressure to go further than his Dad's... |
Kelly | |
| 1990 |
SpatzSpatz is a children's comedy series that ran on CITV during the 1990s, produced by Thames Television and created by... |
Chloe Fairbanks | |
| 1990 |
El C.I.D.Two British police officers uproot themselves and move to Spain. They watch ex-pat British mobsters. |
Trudy | |
| 1989 |
Tales from the CryptCadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the... |
Teresa | |
| 1989 |
Press GangThe activities of the staff at The Junior Gazette, a children's weekly newspaper produced by a group of school pupils. |
Lynda Day | |
| 1987 |
French & SaundersFrench and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer... |
Herself | |
| 1987 |
Inspector MorseInspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John... |
Rachel | |
| 1986 |
CasualtyDrama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their... |
Nikki Watson | |
| 1986 |
LovejoyThe adventures of the eponymous Lovejoy, a likeable but roguish antiques dealer based in East Anglia. Within the trade, he... |
Joanna | |
| 1967 |
OmnibusOmnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the... |
Self |
Latest Release
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
2024 / TMDB 10.0
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2016 / TMDB 5.7
We Love Sitcom
2016
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
2016 / TMDB 5.3
Wallace & Gromit x Google Hangout | A Video Call with Aardman Friends!
2012 / TMDB 8.0
Bottom Mindless Violence
2004 / TMDB 10.0
Got a question about Julia Sawalha?
Julia Sawalha is best known for her role as Saffron Monsoon in Absolutely Fabulous and as Lydia Bennet in the 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
Julia Sawalha has received several nominations, including BAFTA nominations for her work in television, although she has not won an Oscar.
Julia Sawalha made her film debut in the 1990 movie The Bitch, but gained wider recognition in the 1995 TV series Absolutely Fabulous.
Some of Julia Sawalha's successful films include Chicken Run, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, and The Cat's Meow.
Julia Sawalha is not currently married and has not had any public relationships in recent years.
Julia Sawalha's estimated net worth is around $1 million, primarily from her extensive acting career.
Key milestones in Julia Sawalha's career include her role in Absolutely Fabulous, her voice work in Chicken Run, and her portrayal of Lydia Bennet in Pride and Prejudice.
Julia Sawalha was born in London to a Jordanian father and a British mother. She began acting at a young age and quickly gained fame in television.