Francesca Annis
| Born | May 14, 1945 |
| Hometown | Kensington, England |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Partner | Ralph Fiennes, Patrick Wiseman |
| Children | Andreas Wiseman, Charlotte Wiseman, Taran Wiseman |
| Parents | Tony Annis, Mara Purcell |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | Wives and Daughters | Nominated |
| 1999 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | Reckless | Nominated |
| 1979 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | Lillie | Winner |
| 1979 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | The Comedy of Errors | Winner |
| 1976 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | Madame Bovary | Nominated |
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