Asher, Jane

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ASHER, Jane

ASHER, Jane. British, b. 1946. Genres: Food and Wine, Novellas/Short stories, Children's fiction. Career: Actress, 1957-, writer and businesswoman. Screen credits include: Greengage Summer, Alfie, Deep End, Henry VIII and His Six Wives, Runners, Dream Child, Paris by Night. Radio and television actress. Member of Bristol Old Vic and National Theatre Company; Molecule Theatre, board of governors, 1985-92; BAFTA; RADA, associate member. Publications: Jane Asher's Party Cakes, 1982; Jane Asher's Fancy Dress, 1983; Silent Night for You and Your Baby, 1984; Jane Asher's Quick Party Cakes, 1985; The Moppy Stories, 1987; Easy Entertaining, 1987; Keep Your Baby Safe, 1998; Children's Parties, 1988; Calendar of Cakes, 1989; Eats for Treats, 1990; Jane Asher's Complete Book of Cake Decorating Ideas, 1993; Round the World Cookbook, 1994; Rhymes for All Seasons, 1995; Time to Play, 1995; 101 Things I Wish I'd Known Before…, 1996; The Longing, 1996; The Best of Good Living, 1998; Good Living at Christmas, 1998; The Question, 1998; Tricks of the Trade, 1999; Losing It, 2002. Address: c/o Blake Friedman, 122 Arlington Rd, London NW1 7HP, England.

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