Jennifer Lonsdale (born 17 July 1953 in Gosport, Hampshire)[citation needed] is a retired British television actress and public official. She appeared as a series regular in The Cedar Tree and That's My Boy. Lonsdale played a customer in one episode of the series Are You Being Served?. She also featured in the Doctor Who serial Nightmare of Eden.
Jennifer Lonsdale | |
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| Born | Jennifer Sheila Lonsdale 17 July 1953 |
| Occupations | Actress, public official |
| Years active | 1973–1986 (acting) |
| Spouse | |
In 2015, she became High Sheriff of Dorset.[1] In 2016, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts by Bournemouth University and became a Pro-chancellor of the University in 2017.[2] As of 2023, she is a Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset.[3]
Personal life
editShe was married to Conservative politician and businessman Derek Coombs (1931-2014) with whom she had two sons.
References
edit- ↑ "Jennifer Coombs becomes the new High Sheriff". 24 March 2015.
- ↑ "Honorary graduates - Art and animation". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ↑ "Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants of Dorset". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
External links
edit- Jennifer Lonsdale at IMDb
- Jennifer Lonsdale at Theatricalia