Lesley Manville
Actor · Executive Producer · Writer
Born Mar 12, 1956 · Brighton, England, UK
Active 1960–present · Awards: London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actress of the Year, National Board of Review Award for Best Actress, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress, London Film Critics' Circle, National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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.
Filmography
Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025) — Bernice WordenCold Storage (2026) — Trini RomanoMr. Burton (2025) — Ma Smith · Executive ProducerMidwinter Break (2026) — StellaNational Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2026) — Marquise de MerteuilMaleficent (2014) — FlittleMaleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) — FlittleThe Crown (2016) — Princess MargaretPhantom Thread (2017) — Cyril WoodcockA Christmas Carol (2009) — Mrs. Cratchit (voice)Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) — Mrs. LorrimerSecrets & Lies (1996) — The Social WorkerLet Him Go (2020) — Blanche WeboyMrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) — Ada Harris · Executive ProducerMidsomer Murders (1997) — Phoebe ArchboldBack to Black (2024) — CynthiaNorth & South (2004) — Mrs. Maria HaleCitadel (2023) — Dahlia ArcherVera Drake (2004) — Mrs. WellsRomeo & Juliet (2013) — The NurseDisclaimer (2024) — Nancy BrigstockeAnother Year (2010) — MaryMr. Turner (2014) — Mary SomervilleAn Adventure in Space and Time (2013) — Heather Hartnell