Portrait of Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Bio: Lesley Manville was born on March 12, 1956 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. She is a multi award-winning actress of theatre, film, and television, and has worked extensively with director Mike Leigh
Born: Mon, Mar 12 1956
Birthplace: Brighton, England, UK
Lesley Manville is 68 years old
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Poster of Winter of the Crow
Winter of the Crow
Lesley Manville will be
69 in Winter of the Crow
as 'Joan Andrews'.
Fri, Mar 28 2025
Poster of Queer
Queer
Lesley Manville was
68 in Queer
as 'Doctor Cotter'.
Wed, Nov 27 2024
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
Lesley Manville was
68 in The Critic
as 'Annabel Land'.
Fri, Sep 13 2024
Poster of Back to Black
Back to Black
Lesley Manville was
68 in Back to Black
as 'Cynthia'.
Thu, Apr 11 2024
Poster of Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Lesley Manville was
66 in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
as 'Ada Harris'.
Fri, Jul 15 2022
Poster of Everything I Ever Wanted To Tell My Daughter About Men
Everything I Ever Wanted To Tell My Daughter About Men
Lesley Manville was
66 in Everything I Ever Wanted To Tell My Daughter About Men
as 'The Mother'.
Wed, May 18 2022
Poster of Let Him Go
Let Him Go
Lesley Manville was
64 in Let Him Go
as 'Blanche Weboy'.
Thu, Nov 05 2020
Poster of Misbehaviour
Misbehaviour
Lesley Manville was
64 in Misbehaviour
as 'Dolores Hope'.
Thu, Mar 12 2020
Poster of Ordinary Love
Ordinary Love
Lesley Manville was
63 in Ordinary Love
as 'Joan'.
Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Lesley Manville was
63 in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
as 'Flittle'.
Wed, Oct 16 2019
Poster of LOVE
LOVE
Lesley Manville was
62 in LOVE
as 'Herself/Introduced By'.
Sat, Dec 08 2018
Poster of To Provide All People
To Provide All People
Lesley Manville was
62 in To Provide All People
as 'Consultant Psychiatrist'.
Thu, Jun 28 2018
Poster of Phantom Thread
Phantom Thread
Lesley Manville was
61 in Phantom Thread
as 'Cyril Woodcock'.
Mon, Dec 25 2017
Poster of The Agency
The Agency
Lesley Manville was
61 in The Agency
as 'Anthea'.
Thu, Nov 23 2017
Poster of Hampstead
Hampstead
Lesley Manville was
61 in Hampstead
as 'Fiona'.
Fri, Jun 23 2017
Poster of A Very British Brothel 2
A Very British Brothel 2
Lesley Manville was
60 in A Very British Brothel 2
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Wed, Jan 04 2017
Poster of Rupture
Rupture
Lesley Manville was
60 in Rupture
as 'Dr. Nyman'.
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of The Go-Between
The Go-Between
Lesley Manville was
59 in The Go-Between
as 'Mrs. Maudsley'.
Sun, Sep 20 2015
Poster of A Very British Brothel
A Very British Brothel
Lesley Manville was
59 in A Very British Brothel
as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Aug 03 2015
Poster of Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
Lesley Manville was
59 in Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
as 'Miss Adderstone'.
Sat, Apr 11 2015
Poster of The One and Only Mike Leigh
The One and Only Mike Leigh
Lesley Manville was
58 in The One and Only Mike Leigh
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 24 2014
Poster of Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner
Lesley Manville was
58 in Mr. Turner
as 'Mary Somerville'.
Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of Ghosts
Ghosts
Lesley Manville was
58 in Ghosts
as 'Helene Alving'.
Thu, Jun 26 2014
Poster of Maleficent
Maleficent
Lesley Manville was
58 in Maleficent
as 'Flittle'.
Wed, May 28 2014
Poster of The Christmas Candle
The Christmas Candle
Lesley Manville was
57 in The Christmas Candle
as 'Bea Haddington'.
Fri, Nov 22 2013
Poster of An Adventure in Space and Time
An Adventure in Space and Time
Lesley Manville was
57 in An Adventure in Space and Time
as 'Heather Hartnell'.
Thu, Nov 21 2013
Poster of Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
Lesley Manville was
57 in Romeo & Juliet
as 'The Nurse'.
Thu, Sep 12 2013
Poster of A Five Star Life
A Five Star Life
Lesley Manville was
57 in A Five Star Life
as 'Kate Sherman'.
Wed, Apr 24 2013
Poster of Spike Island
Spike Island
Lesley Manville was
56 in Spike Island
as 'Margaret'.
Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of Ashes
Ashes
Lesley Manville was
56 in Ashes
as 'Cath'.
Thu, Sep 06 2012
Poster of 14 Actors Acting
14 Actors Acting
Lesley Manville was
54 in 14 Actors Acting
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 08 2010
Poster of Another Year
Another Year
Lesley Manville was
54 in Another Year
as 'Mary'.
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Womb
Womb
Lesley Manville was
54 in Womb
as 'Judith'.
Thu, Jul 15 2010
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Lesley Manville was
53 in A Christmas Carol
as 'Mrs. Cratchit (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 04 2009
Poster of Sparkle
Sparkle
Lesley Manville was
51 in Sparkle
as 'Jill'.
Fri, Aug 17 2007
Poster of Perfect Parents
Perfect Parents
Lesley Manville was
50 in Perfect Parents
as 'Sister Antonia'.
Thu, Dec 28 2006
Poster of The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael
The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael
Lesley Manville was
49 in The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael
as 'Sarah'.
Sun, Aug 14 2005
Poster of Vera Drake
Vera Drake
Lesley Manville was
48 in Vera Drake
as 'Mrs. Wells'.
Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory
Lesley Manville was
47 in Promoted to Glory
as 'Capt. Annie Sullivan'.
Sun, Dec 21 2003
Poster of Plain Jane
Plain Jane
Lesley Manville was
46 in Plain Jane
as 'Dora Bruce'.
Mon, May 27 2002
Poster of All or Nothing
All or Nothing
Lesley Manville was
46 in All or Nothing
as 'Penny'.
Fri, May 17 2002
Poster of Bodily Harm
Bodily Harm
Lesley Manville was
45 in Bodily Harm
as 'Mandy Greenfield'.
Mon, Mar 11 2002
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Lesley Manville was
45 in David Copperfield
as 'Mrs. Micawber'.
Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy
Lesley Manville was
43 in Topsy-Turvy
as 'Lucy Gilbert'.
Wed, Dec 15 1999
Poster of Toy Boys
Toy Boys
Lesley Manville was
43 in Toy Boys
as 'Mrs. Allen'.
Wed, Mar 31 1999
Poster of Milk
Milk
Lesley Manville was
42 in Milk
as 'Fiona'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Dual Balls
Dual Balls
Lesley Manville was
40 in Dual Balls
as 'Joanna'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Secrets & Lies
Secrets & Lies
Lesley Manville was
40 in Secrets & Lies
as 'The Social Worker'.
Fri, May 24 1996
Poster of O Mary This London
O Mary This London
Lesley Manville was
38 in O Mary This London
as 'Sophie'.
Wed, Mar 30 1994
Poster of A Statement of Affairs
A Statement of Affairs
Lesley Manville was
36 in A Statement of Affairs
as 'Carol'.
Mon, Mar 08 1993
Poster of Bad Girl
Bad Girl
Lesley Manville was
36 in Bad Girl
as 'Penny Armitage'.
Tue, Jul 14 1992
Poster of Top Girls
Top Girls
Lesley Manville was
35 in Top Girls
as 'Marlene'.
Sat, Nov 02 1991
Poster of The Firm
The Firm
Lesley Manville was
32 in The Firm
as 'Sue Bissell'.
Sun, Feb 26 1989
Poster of High Hopes
High Hopes
Lesley Manville was
32 in High Hopes
as 'Lætitia Boothe-Brain'.
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Lesley Manville was
31 in Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
as 'Margy'.
Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of High Season
High Season
Lesley Manville was
31 in High Season
as 'Carol'.
Tue, Sep 01 1987
Poster of Christmas Present
Christmas Present
Lesley Manville was
29 in Christmas Present
as 'Judy Tall'.
Thu, Dec 19 1985
Poster of The Moon Over Soho
The Moon Over Soho
Lesley Manville was
29 in The Moon Over Soho
as 'Sally Spencer'.
Sun, Aug 18 1985
Poster of Dance with a Stranger
Dance with a Stranger
Lesley Manville was
28 in Dance with a Stranger
as 'Maryanne'.
Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of Angels in the Annexe
Angels in the Annexe
Lesley Manville was
28 in Angels in the Annexe
as 'Jenny Bailey'.
Mon, Dec 24 1984
Poster of Dog Ends
Dog Ends
Lesley Manville was
28 in Dog Ends
as 'Vivienne'.
Tue, Jul 17 1984
Poster of Our Winnie
Our Winnie
Lesley Manville was
26 in Our Winnie
as 'Liz'.
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Lesley Manville was
26 in Mike Leigh: Making Plays
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 04 1982
Poster of Grown-Ups
Grown-Ups
Lesley Manville was
24 in Grown-Ups
as 'Mandy'.
Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of Midwinter Break
Midwinter Break
Lesley Manville will be
68+ in Midwinter Break
as 'Stella'.
Unreleased
Poster of Mr Burton
Mr Burton
Lesley Manville will be
68+ in Mr Burton
as 'Ma Smith'.
Unreleased
Poster of Cold Storage
Cold Storage
Lesley Manville will be
68+ in Cold Storage
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Moonflower Murders
Moonflower Murders
Lesley Manville was
68+ in Moonflower Murders
as 'Susan Ryeland'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 16 2024
Poster of Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Lesley Manville was
68+ in Disclaimer
as 'Nancy Brigstocke'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 11 2024
Poster of Grotesquerie
Grotesquerie
Lesley Manville was
68+ in Grotesquerie
as 'Nurse Redd'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024
Poster of Citadel
Citadel
Lesley Manville was
67+ in Citadel
as 'Dahlia Archer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 27 2023
Poster of Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
Lesley Manville was
66+ in Dangerous Liaisons
as 'Genevieve de Merteuil'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2022
Poster of Sherwood
Sherwood
Lesley Manville was
66+ in Sherwood
as 'Julie Jackson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2022
Poster of Life After Life
Life After Life
Lesley Manville was
66+ in Life After Life
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 19 2022
Poster of Magpie Murders
Magpie Murders
Lesley Manville was
65+ in Magpie Murders
as 'Susan Ryeland'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 2022
Poster of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Lesley Manville was
64+ in Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
as 'Susan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 2020
Poster of Love Life
Love Life
Lesley Manville was
64+ in Love Life
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 27 2020
Poster of World on Fire
World on Fire
Lesley Manville was
63+ in World on Fire
as 'Robina Chase'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2019
Poster of I Am...
I Am...
Lesley Manville was
63+ in I Am...
as 'Maria'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 23 2019
Poster of Harlots
Harlots
Lesley Manville was
61+ in Harlots
as 'Lydia Quigley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2017
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
Lesley Manville was
60+ in The Crown
as 'Princess Margaret'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Mum
Mum
Lesley Manville was
60+ in Mum
as 'Cathy'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of River
River
Lesley Manville was
59+ in River
as 'Chrissie Read'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of Fleming
Fleming
Lesley Manville was
57+ in Fleming
as 'Evelyn Fleming'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 2014
Poster of Mayday
Mayday
Lesley Manville was
56+ in Mayday
as 'Gail Spicer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 2013
Poster of The Queen
The Queen
Lesley Manville was
53+ in The Queen
as 'Margaret Thatcher'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Lesley Manville was
53+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Law & Order: UK
Law & Order: UK
Lesley Manville was
52+ in Law & Order: UK
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 23 2009
Poster of Cranford
Cranford
Lesley Manville was
51+ in Cranford
as 'Mrs. Rose'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Lesley Manville was
50+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of North & South
North & South
Lesley Manville was
48+ in North & South
as 'Maria Hale, Mrs. Hale'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2004
Poster of Bodily Harm
Bodily Harm
Lesley Manville was
46+ in Bodily Harm
as 'Mandy Greenfield'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 2002
Poster of Rose and Maloney
Rose and Maloney
Lesley Manville was
46+ in Rose and Maloney
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of The Cazalets
The Cazalets
Lesley Manville was
45+ in The Cazalets
as 'Villy Cazalet'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 22 2001
Poster of Other People's Children
Other People's Children
Lesley Manville was
44+ in Other People's Children
as 'Nadine'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2000
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
Lesley Manville was
43+ in Loose Women
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of Painted Lady
Painted Lady
Lesley Manville was
41+ in Painted Lady
as 'Susie Peel'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 1997
Poster of Holding On
Holding On
Lesley Manville was
41+ in Holding On
as 'Hilary'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Lesley Manville was
41+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Phoebe Archbold'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Bite
The Bite
Lesley Manville was
40+ in The Bite
as 'Ellie Shannon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 17 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Lesley Manville was
39+ in Silent Witness
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Tears Before Bedtime
Tears Before Bedtime
Lesley Manville was
38+ in Tears Before Bedtime
as 'Beattie Freeman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1995
Poster of Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
Lesley Manville was
38+ in Kavanagh Q.C.
as 'Lucy Cartwright'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of Little Napoleons
Little Napoleons
Lesley Manville was
38+ in Little Napoleons
as 'Judith Silver'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 07 1994
Poster of Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
Lesley Manville was
38+ in Ain't Misbehavin'
as 'Melissa Quigley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 20 1994
Poster of Goggle Eyes
Goggle Eyes
Lesley Manville was
37+ in Goggle Eyes
as 'Rosalind Killin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 1993
Poster of The Mushroom Picker
The Mushroom Picker
Lesley Manville was
36+ in The Mushroom Picker
as 'Margot'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
Lesley Manville was
35+ in Soldier Soldier
as 'Rachel Elliot, Rachel Fortune'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of Performance
Performance
Lesley Manville was
34+ in Performance
as 'Marlene'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Lesley Manville was
32+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Mrs. Lorrimer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Bulman
Bulman
Lesley Manville was
29+ in Bulman
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 05 1985
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
Lesley Manville was
28+ in Screen Two
as 'Sophie'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of Objects of Affection
Objects of Affection
Lesley Manville was
26+ in Objects of Affection
as 'Liz'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Lesley Manville was
24+ in The Gentle Touch
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of King Cinder
King Cinder
Lesley Manville was
21+ in King Cinder
as 'Nikki'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 02 1977
Poster of Barlow
Barlow
Lesley Manville was
15+ in Barlow
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Lesley Manville was
14+ in Play for Today
as 'Vivienne'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Lesley Manville was
4+ in Coronation Street
as 'Jill Mason'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960