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Frances Ruffelle

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Frances Ruffelle
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Frances Ruffelle has been performing from a young age, appearing in her first West End musical at the age of 16. She went on to create the role of "Eponine" in the blockbuster musical, Les Misérables, for which she won a Tony award when she took the role to Broadway. After New York, she returned to London and appeared in musicals such as Chicago, Joseph and Apples among others. She represented Britain in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, and has released 4 solo albums; Fragile; Frances Ruffelle; Showgirl and Imperfectly me.

In 2010, Ruffelle appeared in the 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misérables at the O2 Arena as part of the original London cast and in 2011 starred as meddling Essex mother Fastrada at the Menier Theatre's production of 'Pippin'. Ruffelle recently appeared in the multi award winning film of 'Les Miserables' as well as 'The Devil's Tower' due for release June 2013. She will be opening in the title role of the new Piaf musical in February 2013 and later on in the year will be performing her solo show 'Beneath the Dress' in New York.

Frances is the daughter of Sylvia Young who founded the prestigious London Theatre school.
BornAugust 29, 1965
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Daniel Evans, Frances Ruffelle, and Julia Worsley in Les Misérables (2012)
Frances Ruffelle at an event for Les Misérables (2012)
Sadie Frost and Frances Ruffelle
Frances Ruffelle

Known for

Les Misérables (2012)
Les Misérables
7.5
  • Whore 1
  • 2012
Brenda Blethyn and Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Secrets & Lies (1996)
Secrets & Lies
8.0
  • Young Mother
  • 1996
Edward Woodward in The Equalizer (1985)
The Equalizer
7.8
TV Series
  • Sylvie
Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Locked Down (2021)
Locked Down
5.2
  • Neighbour
  • 2021

Credits

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Actress

  • The New Adventures of Robin Hood
    • Lady Olivia Beacon
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 1997–1999
  • Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Locked Down (2021)
    Locked Down
    • Neighbour
    • 2021
  • Frances Ruffelle, Sophie Kennedy Clark, and Louise Salter in How to Be Human (2017)
    How to Be Human
    • Maria
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Rebecca Birch and Tom Campion in Long Forgotten Fields (2016)
    Long Forgotten Fields
    • Sue Foster
    • 2016
  • Will Nature Make a Man of Me Yet? (2016)
    Will Nature Make a Man of Me Yet?
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Lesley Joseph, Pauline Quirke, and Linda Robson in Birds of a Feather (1989)
    Birds of a Feather
    • Naomi
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Devil's Tower (2014)
    Devil's Tower
    • Kim
    • 2014
  • Pleasure Beach (2013)
    Pleasure Beach
    • Stacey
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Les Misérables (2012)
    Les Misérables
    • Whore 1
    • 2012
  • Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010)
    Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
    • Eponine - 1985 Cast
    • 2010
  • Dream Team (1997)
    Dream Team
    • Dawn Daniel-Spears
    • TV Series
    • 2001–2002
  • The Invitation
    • ZeZe
    • Short
    • 2001
  • Headless
    • Kitty Lascelles
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • The Road to Ithaca (1999)
    The Road to Ithaca
    • Eleni
    • 1999
  • Brenda Blethyn and Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Secrets & Lies (1996)
    Secrets & Lies
    • Young Mother
    • 1996
  • Top of the Pops (1964)
    Top of the Pops
    • TV Series
    • 1994

Composer

  • Etienne Daho: Le Brasier
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2000

Music Department

  • Headless
    • composer: songs
    • TV Series
    • 2000

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Frances Ruffell
  • Height
    • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
  • Born
    • August 29, 1965
    • London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • John Caird1990 - 1993 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Eliza Doolittle
  • Parents
    • Sylvia Young
  • Relatives
    • Alison Ruffelle(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Originated the role of Eponine in the London & Broadway cast of "Les Misérables"

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    Won Broadway's 1987 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Les Misérables."
  • Nickname
    • Frankie Ruff

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