Actress
Julia Sawalha
- Born: 9 September 1968, Hackney, London, England
- Estimated net worth: $1 million
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…
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About 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. Her distinctive voice and engaging performances have made her a beloved figure in British entertainment.
- Born
- 9 September 1968, Hackney, London, England
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Children
- 1, Nadia Sawalha
- Parents
- Nadia Sawalha, Azzam Sawalha
- Estimated net worth
- $1 million
Fun facts about Julia Sawalha
- Julia Sawalha was a contestant on the reality show Celebrity MasterChef in 2008.
- She voiced the character of Tamsin in the animated film Chicken Run.
Famous Julia Sawalha quotes
“I am not a number, I am a free man!”
“I am not your maid!”
“It's all about the hair.”
Julia Sawalha filmography
Cast (66)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out Movie | Self / Saffron "Saffy" Monsoon | 7.3 |
| 2023 | Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Movie | Ginger -Flashback Scene (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2016 | British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves Movie | Comedy Role (archive footage) (uncredited) | 5.7 |
| 2016 | We Love Sitcom Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Movie | Saffron Monsoon | 5.3 |
| 2014 | Remember Me TV | Jan Ward | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Father Brown TV | Mrs Cynthia Wendle | 7.7 |
| 2012 | Wallace & Gromit x Google Hangout | A Video Call with Aardman Friends! Movie | Ginger | 8.0 |
| 2011 | HiT Favorites: Friends and Family Movie | Mouse (voice) | |
| 2011 | Vera TV | Helen Rushden | 7.4 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Underdog Show TV | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | Lark Rise to Candleford TV | Dorcas Lane | 8.4 |
| 2007 | Cranford TV | Jessie Brown | 8.1 |
| 2007 | The Alan Titchmarsh Show TV | Self | 4.5 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie's Marple TV | Mrs. Cresswell | 7.8 |
| 2004 | Bottom Mindless Violence Movie | Veronica Head (archive footage) (uncredited) | 10.0 |
| 2004 | Who Do You Think You Are? TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Comedy Connections TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Kipper: Fun In The Sun Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2003 | Hornblower: Duty Movie | Maria Hornblower | 7.3 |
| 2003 | Hornblower: Loyalty Movie | Maria Mason | 7.2 |
| 2002 | The Final Curtain Movie | Karen Willet | 4.9 |
| 2001 | Venus and Mars Movie | Marie | 4.0 |
| 2000 | Mirrorball Movie | Freda Keill | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Time Gentlemen Please TV | Janet Wilson | 6.7 |
| 2000 | Chicken Run Movie | Ginger (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2000 | Sheeep TV | Georgina (voice) | |
| 2000 | Bob Martin TV | Julia Sawalha | 6.2 |
| 2000 | The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything TV | Catherine Parr | |
| 1999 | The Flint Street Nativity Movie | Dawn/Wise Man 1 | 5.9 |
| 1999 | Loose Women TV | Self | 3.4 |
| 1999 | Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death Movie | Emma | 7.5 |
| 1998 | Absolutely Fabulous: A Life Movie | Saffron "Saffy" Monsoon (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 1998 | Hornblower TV | Maria Mason | 7.8 |
| 1997 | Kipper TV | Mouse (voice) | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Ain't Misbehavin' TV | Dolly Nightingale | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Jonathan Creek TV | Carla Borrego | 7.6 |
| 1997 | Jonathan Creek TV | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders TV | Penny Henderson | 7.5 |
| 1997 | Kipper: Puppy Love Movie | Mouse | 10.0 |
| 1996 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout Movie | Saffron Monsoon | 7.3 |
| 1996 | The Wind in the Willows Movie | The Jailer's Daughter | 5.8 |
| 1995 | Faith in the Future TV | Hannah Grayshot | 7.2 |
| 1995 | In the Bleak Midwinter Movie | Nina | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Pride and Prejudice TV | Lydia Bennet | 8.2 |
| 1995 | How to Be Absolutely Fabulous Movie | Saffron "Saffy" Monsoon (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Martin Chuzzlewit TV | Mercy Pecksniff | 8.4 |
| 1992 | Absolutely Fabulous TV | Saffron 'Saffy' Monsoon | 7.6 |
| 1991 | Bottom TV | Veronica Head | 7.9 |
| 1991 | Second Thoughts TV | Hannah Grayshot | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Buddy's Song Movie | Kelly | 5.7 |
| 1990 | The Word TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1990 | He-Play TV | Alison | |
| 1990 | Spatz TV | Chloe Fairbanks | 6.3 |
| 1990 | El C.I.D. TV | Trudy | 10.0 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Teresa | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Press Gang TV | Lynda Day | 7.5 |
| 1987 | French & Saunders TV | Herself | 7.4 |
| 1987 | Inspector Morse TV | Rachel | 7.9 |
| 1986 | Casualty TV | Nikki Watson | 6.2 |
| 1986 | Lovejoy TV | Joanna | 7.4 |
| 1982 | Educating Marmalade TV | Good Girl | 7.5 |
| 1982 | Fame Is the Spur TV | Amy Ryerson | 6.0 |
| 1980 | Masterpiece Mystery TV | Mrs Cresswell | 6.2 |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Self | 7.2 |
Latest releases
- Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out2024 / TMDB 7.3
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget2023 / TMDB 6.9
- British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves2016 / TMDB 5.7
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie2016 / TMDB 5.3
- Wallace & Gromit x Google Hangout | A Video Call with Aardman Friends!2012 / TMDB 8.0
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Questions about Julia Sawalha
What are Julia Sawalha's most famous roles?
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.
Has Julia Sawalha won any awards?
Julia Sawalha has received several nominations, including BAFTA nominations for her work in television, although she has not won an Oscar.
What was Julia Sawalha's first film?
Julia Sawalha made her film debut in the 1990 movie The Bitch, but gained wider recognition in the 1995 TV series Absolutely Fabulous.
What are some of Julia Sawalha's successful films?
Some of Julia Sawalha's successful films include Chicken Run, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, and The Cat's Meow.
Is Julia Sawalha married?
Julia Sawalha is not currently married and has not had any public relationships in recent years.
What is Julia Sawalha's estimated net worth?
Julia Sawalha's estimated net worth is around $1 million, primarily from her extensive acting career.
What are some milestones in Julia Sawalha's filmography?
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.
What is Julia Sawalha's background?
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.