Mary Jolivet is an English actress, voice artist and comedian known for her work on British radio and television. She first found fame in the 1980s for portraying characters including Miss Sexy on the TV show Who Dares Wins and Trisha Hewitt in the sitcom High & Dry. She has gone on to have a successful career in radio and voiceover work. Here is a look at Mary Jolivet’s net worth, biography, age, height, career and photos.
Mary Jolivet’s Net Worth
While Mary Jolivet’s exact net worth is not known, it is estimated to be around $1.5 million as of 2023. She has earned this wealth through her long and varied career in radio, television, voice acting and comedy. Some of her most lucrative work has come from being a presenter on BBC Radio 2 and starring as Alice Tinker in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers where she likely earned a salary in the low six figures. Jolivet has also earned income from appearances on panel shows, roles in sitcoms and dramas and voiceover work in adverts and narrations. With decades of steady work under her belt, Mary Jolivet has built up a comfortable net worth.
Biography and Early Life
Mary Jolivet was born on August 27, 1950 in London, England. Her father was director and producer John Jolivet while her grandfather was a former mayor of London. Jolivet attended the all-girls boarding school St Swithun’s School in Winchester. She went on to graduate from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
Jolivet originally worked as a teacher before pursuing a career in acting and comedy. She began performing with her brother in The Jolivet Brothers act, doing musical comedy routines. This led to appearances on British television in the 1970s and 80s.
Age and Height
As of 2023, Mary Jolivet is 72 years old. She stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.6 m).
Career
Mary Jolivet’s breakthrough came in the 1980s when she landed a role on the ITV game show Who Dares Wins portraying a character called Ms Sexy. She became known for her exaggerated portrayal of a sexy hostess and catchphrase “Ooh, I could crush a grape!”
Jolivet went on to star in her own sketch show called Mary Jolivet Presents…, appearing alongside Nick Wilton and Martin Clunes. She also had a recurring role on the sitcom High & Dry featuring a memorable character, the egocentric broadcaster Trisha Hewitt.
In the 1990s, Jolivet became a regular fixture on British radio. She hosted her own show on BBC Radio 2 and later became the presenter of the morning show. Jolivet also landed her most well-known radio role in 2003 as Alice Tinker on the long-running soap opera The Archers.
Other notable TV appearances have included guest roles on shows like Mr. Bean, Jonathan Creek and My Family. She has also starred in dramas like Dalziel and Pascoe.
In addition to acting, Jolivet has worked extensively as a voiceover artist. She has provided voiceovers for commercials for companies like Tesco and narrated various documentaries. Jolivet has also lent her voice to audio books including many titles for children.
Summary
In summary, Mary Jolivet is an English comedian and actress who has been a fixture of British radio and television for over 40 years. She has amassed an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million through her acting, voiceover and radio work. Some of her most notable roles include Ms Sexy on Who Dares Wins, Trisha Hewitt on High & Dry and Alice Tinker on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers. Now in her 70s, Jolivet continues to entertain audiences with her quick wit and comedic talents.
