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. She also featured in the Doctor Who serial Nightmare of Eden.
Jennifer Lonsdale | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jennifer Sheila Lonsdale 17 July 1953 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, public official |
| Spouse | Derek Coombs (1986–2014; his death) |
In 2015 she became High Sheriff of Dorset.[1] In 2016 she was awarded a 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