Jennifer Lonsdale
ActingAbout Jennifer Lonsdale
Solicitor’s daughter Jennifer was born in Hayling Island, Hampshire and began her training at the Arts Education Trust Ballet and Stage School in Hertfordshire where she acquired drama as well as ballet experience. Jennifer’s first big break was with an appearance in ‘Two and Two Make Sex’ which ran in the West End before going on tour in Canada and 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star', and Alan Ayckbourn's 'Relatively Speaking'. Since then, Jennifer has had success as a TV actress with appearances in ‘Love in a Cold Climate’, ‘The Cedar Tree’, ‘Doctor Who’, 'House of Caradus', ‘Barriers’, ‘Kelly Monteith’ and 'That's My Boy?'. She was married to Derek Coombs, who was a British Conservative politician. He was Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley from 1970 to 1974 and they had two sons, Jack and Adam. Derek died in 2015. In 2010 their youngest son Adam, having just left Bryanston School, died of an accidental drug overdose in the hilltown of Manali, in India's Valley of the Gods, while on his gap year, before he was due to begin a philosophy degree course at Manchester University.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jennifer Lonsdale reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jennifer Lonsdale's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jennifer Lonsdale remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Further Up Pompeii, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jennifer Lonsdale Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jennifer Lonsdale's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jennifer Lonsdale.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Lifelike | Julie, actress | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Doctor Who: Nightmare of Eden | Della | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Further Up Pompeii | Erotica | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jennifer Lonsdale - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jennifer Lonsdale?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jennifer Lonsdale is "Further Up Pompeii" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Jennifer Lonsdale acted in?
Jennifer Lonsdale has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.