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Janette Tough

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Janette Tough was born on 16 May 1947 in Queenzieburn, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK. She is an actress, known for French and Saunders (1987), Blackpool Bonanza (1978) and The Krankies Elektronik Komik (1985). She has been married to Ian Tough since 1969.
BornMay 16, 1947
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    Known for

    French and Saunders (1987)
    French and Saunders
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Anadin Skywalker
    • Janette Krankie
    • Wee Jimmy Krankie
    Blackpool Bonanza
    TV Series
    • Wee Jimmy Krankie(as The Krankies)
    The Krankies Elektronik Komik (1985)
    The Krankies Elektronik Komik
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Jimmy Krankie(as Janette Krankie)
    The Saturday Show (1982)
    The Saturday Show
    4.9
    TV Series
    • Wee Jimmy Krankie(as Janette Krankie)

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Absolutely Fabulous: Le Film (2016)
      Absolutely Fabulous: Le Film
      5.4
      • Huki Muki
      • 2016
    • Paul Bazely, Janine Duvitski, Kate Fitzgerald, Julie Graham, Selina Griffiths, Tim Healy, Mark Heap, Sherrie Hewson, Elsie Kelly, Bobby Knutt, Tony Maudsley, Johnny Vegas, Steve Edge, Jake Canuso, Shelley Longworth, Adam Gillen, Josh Bolt, Nathan Bryon, and Danny Walters in Benidorm (2007)
      Benidorm
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Agnes (as Janette Krankie)
      • 2014
    • Sooty (2011)
      Sooty
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Janette Krankette (as The Krankies)
      • 2013
    • Big Top (2009)
      Big Top
      3.3
      TV Series
      • Janette Krankie (as The Krankies)
      • 2009
    • A Bucket o' French & Saunders (2007)
      A Bucket o' French & Saunders
      7.2
      TV Series
      • (as Janette Krankie)
      • 2007
    • French and Saunders (1987)
      French and Saunders
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Janette Krankie
      • Anadin Skywalker
      • Wee Jimmy Krankie
      • 1993–2005
    • Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous (1992)
      Absolutely Fabulous
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Midwife (as Janette Krankie)
      • 2003
    • Adrian Bower, Raquel Cassidy, Andrew Lincoln, and Nina Sosanya in Teachers (2001)
      Teachers
      7.8
      TV Series
      • The Krankies
      • 2003
    • dinnerladies (1998)
      dinnerladies
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Janice (as Janet Tough)
      • 1999
    • Zig & Zag: Entertainment Cops
      4.6
      TV Movie
      • Wee Jimmy Krankie (as The Krankies)
      • 1994
    • Krankies Television
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Wee Jimmy (1990) (as Janette Krankie)
      • 1990
    • Summertime Special (1986)
      Summertime Special
      TV Series
      • (as The Krankies)
      • 1988
    • The Krankies Elektronik Komik (1985)
      The Krankies Elektronik Komik
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Jimmy Krankie (as Janette Krankie)
      • 1985–1987
    • Morten Harket in Seaside Special 87 (1987)
      Seaside Special 87
      TV Mini Series
      • Jimmy Krankie (as The Krankies)
      • 1987
    • The Krankies Klub
      6.9
      TV Series
      • (as Janette Krankie)
      • 1982–1984

    Soundtrack

    • Mr & Mrs (1964)
      Mr & Mrs
      6.4
      TV Series
      • performer: "I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door"
      • 1979

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • The Krankies
    • Alternative names
      • Janette Krankie
    • Height
      • 1.36 m
    • Born
      • May 16, 1947
      • Queenzieburn, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
    • Spouse
      • Ian Tough1969 - present

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Semi-retired in December 2004, she fractured her skull and collarbone falling from scenery during a pantomime at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre. Co-star Gary Hollywood suffered concussion.
    • Trademark
        School cap and uniform of her Wee Jimmy Krankie character

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