Jane Birkin

Jane Mallory Birkin, OBE is an English actress and singer based in France. She is perhaps best known for her relationship with Serge Gainsbourg in the 1970s and being the namesake of the popular Herms Birkin bag. In recent years she has written her own album, directed a film and become an outspoken proponent of democracy in Myanmar.

Jane Mallory Birkin was born onDecember 1946, in Marylebone, London. Her mother, Judy Campbell, was an English actress, best known for her work on stage. Her father, David Birkin, was a Royal Navy lieutenantcommander and World War II spy. Her brother is the screenwriter and director Andrew Birkin. She was educated at Upper Chine School, Isle of Wight. She is first cousin twice removed to theatre and opera director Sophie Hunter.

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