Cherie Lunghi Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Family, Career and Net Worth

Cherie Lunghi Biography

Cherie Lunghi is an English film, television, and theatre actress who was born and brought up in Nottingham, England as Cherie Mary Lunghi. She has appeared in many British TV dramas.

She gained international fame from her role in the 1981 film Excalibur as Guinevere. She has been involved in numerous screen, stage, and TV roles including as football manageress Gabriella Benson in the 1990s television series, The Manageress. Lunghi is also featured in many advertisements for Kenco coffee. She competed in the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

10 Quick Facts About Cherie Lunghi

  1. Name: Cherie Lunghi
  2. Age:69 years
  3. Birthday:4 April
  4. Zodiac Sign: Aries
  5. Height:5 feet 6 inches
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Actress
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: Under Review
  10. Net worth:$3 million dollars

Lunghi is 69 years old as of 2021, she was born on 4 April 1952, in Nottingham, England. She celebrates her birthday on 4 April every year and her birth sign is Aries.

Cherie Lunghi Height

Lunghi stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches.

Cherie Lunghi Family

Lunghi was born in Nottingham, England to Italian father Alessandro Lunghi and English mother Gladys Lee. Her parents separated when she was young with her father returning to Italy. Lunghi was brought up in London by her mother with the help of her sisters.

Cherie Lunghi Husband

Lunghi was married to Ralph Lawson. The couple married in 1975 and divorced in 1976. Cherie met Lawson while studying at London’s Central School of Speech and Drama and were briefly married in 1975. Ralph was from South Africa and the marriage was meant to keep him in the UK. Lunghi and Ralph did not live together as husband and wife. They separated in 1977 when Lawson moved back to South Africa to take up a new job.

Cherie Lunghi Children

Lunghi has a daughter, actress Nathalie Lunghi, from a relationship with director Roland Joffé in the 1980s. Nathalie Lunghi was born in 1986.

Cherie Lunghi Net Worth

Lunghi has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, Lunghi has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Cherie Lunghi Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Lunghi.

Cherie Lunghi Wiki

  • Full Names: Cherie Mary Lunghi
  • Popular As: Film, television, and theatre actress
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Actress
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Cherie Lunghi Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 69 years old as of 2021
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Date of Birth: 4 April 1952
  • Place of Birth: Nottingham, England.
  • Birthday: 4 April

Cherie Lunghi Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches or 1.66 m
  • Weight: 55 kg
  • Eye Color: Not Available
  • Hair Color: Not Available
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Cherie Lunghi Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Alessandro Lunghi
  • Mother: Gladys Lee
  • Siblings (Sisters): Not known
  • Marital Status: Married
  •  Husband/Spouse: Married to Ralph Lawson(1975 – 1976)
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Single
  • Children: Sons (Not known) Daughter(s) (Nathalie Lunghi)

Cherie Lunghi Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $3 million dollars as of 2021
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Her career as a film, television, and theatre actress

Cherie Lunghi Career

Lunghi featured in the 1982AA TV serial Praying Mantis, in light of the book (Les Mantes Religieuses) by Hubert Monteilhet. The spine chiller co-featured Pinkas Braun, Carmen du Sautoy, and Jonathan Pryce. In 1985 Lunghi played Michal in King David together with Edward Woodward and Richard Gere. She also featured along with Robert De Niro in The Mission film of 1986.

Cherie Lunghi Excalibur

Lunghi played Alice in Wonderland and Hedvig in The Wild Duck on BBC radio while still at London’s Arts Educational School.

She joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in the late 1970s upon graduating from Homerton College and going through Cambridge and London’s Central School of speech and drama. At Royal Shakespeare Company, she took leading roles such as Perdita, Celia, and Viola. She landed the role of Guinevere, in 1981, in the film Excalibur.

Lunghi Stars as Guenevere in Excalibur, an American epic fantasy film of 1981. It was co-written, directed and produced by John Boorman. Excalibur retraces the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. It is based on the Arthurian romance Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory of the 15th-century. It stars among others Nicol Williamson as Merlin, Nigel Terry as Arthur, Nicholas Clay as Lancelot, and Gabriel Byrne as Uther Pendragon.

In 1989 to 1990, Lunghi took the lead role in football drama The Manageress. She also participated in the BBC adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel, The Buccaneers, 1995. The novel was published posthumously. Lunghi played as Laura Testvalley. Lunghi appeared on British television for Kenco coffee from the late 1990s onwards, in a long-running advertising campaign.

Lunghi appeared in 2006, in Casualty 1906 on television playing Matron Eva Luckes. She also had a recurring guest role as Professor Camille Windsor, in the regular Casualty series. She narrated some episodes of the BBC genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? in 2013.

Cherie Lunghi Strictly Come Dancing

Lunghi competed in Strictly Come Dancing (14-week run) in the sixth series on BBC television, in 2008. She partnered with James Jordan. She scored the highest points in the first two weeks after her first dance, the Foxtrot, on the Ladies Night in week two. She maintained an impressive run through to week six.

However, she was voted out of the competition by three votes to one in the dance-off against model Lisa Snowdon on 16 November 2008 (week nine). she lost after performing a Cha-Cha-Cha.

Cherie Lunghi The Manageress

From 1989 to 1990, Lunghi took the lead role in the football drama The Manageress. She also participated in the BBC adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel, The Buccaneers, 1995. The novel was published posthumously.

Cherie Lunghi Films

  • 2011, Love’s Kitchen, as Margaret
  • 2004,Viper in the Fist, as Miss Chilton
  • 2001, Back to the Secret Garden, as Lady Mary Craven
  • 1997, An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn, as Myrna Smithee
  • 1995, Jack and Sarah, as Anna
  • 1994, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, as Baroness Frankenstien (Victor’s Mother)
  • 1993, Silent Cries / Guests of the Emperor, as Audrey
  • 1990, Ransom, as Claire Stein
  • 1988, Intrigue, as Adriana
  • 1988, To Kill a Priest, as Halina
  • 1986, The Mission, as Carlotta
  • 1986, Letters to an Unknown Lover, as Helene
  • 1985, King David, as Michal.
  • 1985, Lying Still
  • 1985, Parker, as Jenny Parker
  • 1981, Excalibur, as Guinevere
  • 1980, Diversion, as Erica

Frequently Asked Questions About Cherie Lunghi

Who is Cherie Lunghi?

Cherie Lunghi is an English film, television, and theatre actress who was born and brought up in Nottingham, England. She was born on April 4, 1952, in Nottingham, England. Linghi has appeared in many British TV dramas.

How old is Cherie Lunghi? 

Lunghi is an American national born on 4 April 1952, in Nottingham, England.

How tall is Cherie Lunghi?

Lunghi stands at a height of 1.66 m.

Is Cherie Lunghi married? 

Yes, Lunghi was married to Ralph Lawson. The couple married in 1975 and divorced in 1976.

How much is Cherie Lunghi worth? 

Lunghi has an approximate net worth of $3 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Lunghi live? 

Lunghi is a resident of Newcastle, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Lunghi dead or alive?

Lunghi is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Lunghi Now? 

Lunghi is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of the newly released(or unreleased) series Black Widow, which will be released on 1st May 2020 in the US and later dates in other countries. Watch the trailer below.

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