Tamsin Greig

If you have ever watched British Sit-com Black Books, then you must be familiar with the role of Fran Katzenjammer played by Tamsin Greig. She is an English actress who has won multiple awards during her careers such as Royal television society awards for comedy, and Laurence Oliver award for best actress. 

Tamsin is also credited for the tv series like White heat, Friday night dinner, and the guilty. Tamsin married British actor Richard leaf and shares three kids. To know more about Tamsin continue reading the article:

British Native

Tamsin Greig was born as Tamsin Margaret Mary Greig on July 12, 1966, in Maidstone, Kent. She is the daughter of father Eric Greig and mother Ann Greig. Her father worked as a color chemist creating dyes and her mother was enthusiastic dramatics. She is the second of three daughters in the Greig family. Her family is Polish descendants who moved to Kilburn when Tamsin was three of old.

Tamsin attended Malores Junior school and studied sociology but decided to drop out which she regrets now. Later she attended Camden school for girls and passed A-levels in English, French, and mathematics with A grade. Ultimately she graduated with Drama and theatre arts degree from the University of Birmingham in 1988. Upon graduation, she worked at the family planning association and worked for some period of time at the charity institution.

Married Richard Leaf

Tamsin is married to British actor Richard Leaf in a private ceremony. Just like Tamsin, her husband is an English actor who has appeared in a number of films and tv series. The couple met each other in the set of 1996 miniseries Neverwhere. Right after their first meet the couple fell in love with each other and started dating.

Ultimately after dating some time, they walked down the aisle in 1997 in an intimate ceremony with the presence of friends and family members. As of now, they live a private life with no rumor of affairs and disputes.

The couple is married for over two decade.
Tamsin with her husband Richard leaf during a party. Source: Independent.co.uk

Additionally, the couple shares three beautiful children from over two decades of marriage. They are blessed with two sons named Nathanael Zephaniah, Jakob Zebedee, and a daughter Roxie Joy. Her eldest child is 12 years of age. Her pregnancy created a buzz when Jordan Hewsons father, Irish singer Paul David Hewson a.k.a Bono kissed her baby bump during her pregnancy.

Acting career

Tamsin is involved in acting career since early 1990 and she is famous for both dramatic and comedic roles. Until now she has showcased her skills in more than a dozen movies and television series. Some of her movies with its budget and box office collection are listed below. She had a long-running part in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers as Debbie Aldridge.

As her other work grew, her appearances decreased in the show and her character Debbie spent most of her time living in Hungary. Tamsin appears in the 2019 tv series Elementary where she plays the role of DCI Athelney jones. Alongside she gained thousands of fans due to acting ability and most of her fans compare her to actress Kate Winslet.

Net Worth- $ 6 million

Tamsin has a total net worth of $ 6 million from her career as a television actress. Although the exact figure of her earning is not available Greig could be earning around £20,347 which is $30,347 from an episode of a series. Meanwhile, she earns around£31,000 which is $42,000, as an actor in movies. As of now, she has worked over two dozen movies and over fifty television series which has grossed over $700 million.

S.N Movies and Television Budget Box-office Cast
1 Shaun of the dead $6.1 million $30 million Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright
2 Official secrets $2 million $5 million Adam Bakri, Matt Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Rhys Ifans
3 Black Books $8 million $24 million Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran
4 The Guilty $8.5 million $ 20 million Darren Boyd, Arsher Ali

Likewise, her husband Richard Leaf earns $10,000 as a fee from playing in movies. He has portrayed small roles in movies such as Braveheart, Harry Potter and the order of Phoenix, Penelope and Hannibal rising. As of now, the couple lives in a flat in Kent.