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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2026
Poster of Mr Burton
Mr Burton
Lesley Manville will be 69 in Mr Burton as 'Ma Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 2025
Poster of Queer
Queer
Lesley Manville was 68 in Queer as 'Doctor Cotter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2024
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
Lesley Manville was 68 in The Critic as 'Annabel Land'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2024
Poster of Back to Black
Back to Black
Lesley Manville was 68 in Back to Black as 'Cynthia'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 2022
Poster of Let Him Go
Let Him Go
Lesley Manville was 64 in Let Him Go as 'Blanche Weboy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 2020
Poster of Misbehaviour
Misbehaviour
Lesley Manville was 64 in Misbehaviour as 'Dolores Hope'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 2020
Poster of Ordinary Love
Ordinary Love
Lesley Manville was 63 in Ordinary Love as 'Joan'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 2019
Poster of LOVE
LOVE
Lesley Manville was 62 in LOVE as 'Herself/Introduced By'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 2018
Poster of Phantom Thread
Phantom Thread
Lesley Manville was 61 in Phantom Thread as 'Cyril Woodcock'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2017
Poster of The Agency
The Agency
Lesley Manville was 61 in The Agency as 'Anthea'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2017
Poster of Hampstead
Hampstead
Lesley Manville was 61 in Hampstead as 'Fiona'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 2017
Poster of Rupture
Rupture
Lesley Manville was 60 in Rupture as 'Dr. Nyman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light
Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light
Lesley Manville was 60 in Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 13 2016
Poster of The Go-Between
The Go-Between
Lesley Manville was 59 in The Go-Between as 'Mrs. Maudsley'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 2014
Poster of Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner
Lesley Manville was 58 in Mr. Turner as 'Mary Somerville'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of Ghosts
Ghosts
Lesley Manville was 58 in Ghosts as 'Helene Alving'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 2014
Poster of Maleficent
Maleficent
Lesley Manville was 58 in Maleficent as 'Flittle'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 28 2014
Poster of The Christmas Candle
The Christmas Candle
Lesley Manville was 57 in The Christmas Candle as 'Bea Haddington'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 2013
Poster of Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
Lesley Manville was 57 in Romeo & Juliet as 'The Nurse'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2013
Poster of Spike Island
Spike Island
Lesley Manville was 56 in Spike Island as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of Ashes
Ashes
Lesley Manville was 56 in Ashes as 'Cath'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 2012
Poster of 14 Actors Acting
14 Actors Acting
Lesley Manville was 54 in 14 Actors Acting as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 2010
Poster of Another Year
Another Year
Lesley Manville was 54 in Another Year as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Womb
Womb
Lesley Manville was 54 in Womb as 'Judith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 2010
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Lesley Manville was 53 in A Christmas Carol as 'Mrs. Cratchit (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 2009
Poster of Sparkle
Sparkle
Lesley Manville was 51 in Sparkle as 'Jill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2007
Poster of Perfect Parents
Perfect Parents
Lesley Manville was 50 in Perfect Parents as 'Sister Antonia'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 2005
Poster of Vera Drake
Vera Drake
Lesley Manville was 48 in Vera Drake as 'Mrs. Wells'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory
Lesley Manville was 47 in Promoted to Glory as 'Capt. Annie Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 2003
Poster of All or Nothing
All or Nothing
Lesley Manville was 46 in All or Nothing as 'Penny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2002
Poster of Plain Jane
Plain Jane
Lesley Manville was 46 in Plain Jane as 'Dora Bruce'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 2002
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Lesley Manville was 45 in David Copperfield as 'Mrs. Micawber'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy
Lesley Manville was 43 in Topsy-Turvy as 'Lucy Gilbert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1999
Poster of Toy Boys
Toy Boys
Lesley Manville was 43 in Toy Boys as 'Mrs. Allen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1999
Poster of Milk
Milk
Lesley Manville was 42 in Milk as 'Fiona'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Dual Balls
Dual Balls
Lesley Manville was 40 in Dual Balls as 'Joanna'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Secrets & Lies
Secrets & Lies
Lesley Manville was 40 in Secrets & Lies as 'The Social Worker'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1993
Poster of Bad Girl
Bad Girl
Lesley Manville was 36 in Bad Girl as 'Penny Armitage'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1992
Poster of Top Girls
Top Girls
Lesley Manville was 35 in Top Girls as 'Marlene'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1991
Poster of The Firm
The Firm
Lesley Manville was 32 in The Firm as 'Sue Bissell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1989
Poster of High Hopes
High Hopes
Lesley Manville was 32 in High Hopes as 'Lætitia Boothe-Brain'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of High Season
High Season
Lesley Manville was 31 in High Season as 'Carol'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1987
Poster of Christmas Present
Christmas Present
Lesley Manville was 29 in Christmas Present as 'Judy Tall'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1984
Poster of Dog Ends
Dog Ends
Lesley Manville was 28 in Dog Ends as 'Vivienne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 1984
Poster of Our Winnie
Our Winnie
Lesley Manville was 26 in Our Winnie as 'Liz'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1982
Poster of Grown-Ups
Grown-Ups
Lesley Manville was 24 in Grown-Ups as 'Mandy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of Midwinter Break
Midwinter Break
Lesley Manville will be 68+ in Midwinter Break as 'Stella'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Cold Storage
Cold Storage
Lesley Manville will be 68+ in Cold Storage
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 16 2024
Poster of Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Lesley Manville was 68+ in Disclaimer as 'Nancy Brigstocke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 11 2024
Poster of Grotesquerie
Grotesquerie
Lesley Manville was 68+ in Grotesquerie as 'Nurse Redd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024
Poster of Citadel
Citadel
Lesley Manville was 67+ in Citadel as 'Dahlia Archer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 27 2023
Poster of Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
Lesley Manville was 66+ in Dangerous Liaisons as 'Genevieve de Merteuil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2022
Poster of Sherwood
Sherwood
Lesley Manville was 66+ in Sherwood as 'Julie Jackson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 19 2022
Poster of Magpie Murders
Magpie Murders
Lesley Manville was 65+ in Magpie Murders as 'Susan Ryeland'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 2020
Poster of Love Life
Love Life
Lesley Manville was 64+ in Love Life as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2019
Poster of I Am...
I Am...
Lesley Manville was 63+ in I Am... as 'Maria'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 23 2019
Poster of Harlots
Harlots
Lesley Manville was 61+ in Harlots as 'Lydia Quigley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2017
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
Lesley Manville was 60+ in The Crown as 'Princess Margaret'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Mum
Mum
Lesley Manville was 60+ in Mum as 'Cathy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of River
River
Lesley Manville was 59+ in River as 'Chrissie Read'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of Fleming
Fleming
Lesley Manville was 57+ in Fleming as 'Evelyn Fleming'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 2014
Poster of Mayday
Mayday
Lesley Manville was 56+ in Mayday as 'Gail Spicer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 2013
Poster of The Queen
The Queen
Lesley Manville was 53+ in The Queen as 'Margaret Thatcher'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Law & Order: UK
Law & Order: UK
Lesley Manville was 52+ in Law & Order: UK
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 23 2009
Poster of Cranford
Cranford
Lesley Manville was 51+ in Cranford as 'Mrs. Rose'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2004
Poster of Bodily Harm
Bodily Harm
Lesley Manville was 46+ in Bodily Harm as 'Mandy Greenfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 2002
Poster of Rose and Maloney
Rose and Maloney
Lesley Manville was 46+ in Rose and Maloney
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of The Cazalets
The Cazalets
Lesley Manville was 45+ in The Cazalets as 'Villy Cazalet'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2000
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
Lesley Manville was 43+ in Loose Women as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of Painted Lady
Painted Lady
Lesley Manville was 41+ in Painted Lady as 'Susie Peel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 1997
Poster of Holding On
Holding On
Lesley Manville was 41+ in Holding On as 'Hilary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Lesley Manville was 41+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Phoebe Archbold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Bite
The Bite
Lesley Manville was 40+ in The Bite as 'Ellie Shannon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 17 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Lesley Manville was 39+ in Silent Witness
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of Little Napoleons
Little Napoleons
Lesley Manville was 38+ in Little Napoleons as 'Judith Silver'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 20 1994
Poster of Goggle Eyes
Goggle Eyes
Lesley Manville was 37+ in Goggle Eyes as 'Rosalind Killin'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of Performance
Performance
Lesley Manville was 34+ in Performance as 'Marlene'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Bulman
Bulman
Lesley Manville was 29+ in Bulman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 05 1985
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
Lesley Manville was 28+ in Screen Two as 'Sophie'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Lesley Manville was 24+ in The Gentle Touch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of King Cinder
King Cinder
Lesley Manville was 21+ in King Cinder as 'Nikki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 02 1977
Poster of Barlow
Barlow
Lesley Manville was 15+ in Barlow
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Lesley Manville was 4+ in Coronation Street as 'Jill Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960
Poster of Marble Hall Murders
Marble Hall Murders
Lesley Manville will be 68+ in Marble Hall Murders as 'Susan Ryeland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased