Lesley Manville
Actor · Executive Producer · Writer
Born Mar 12, 1956 · Brighton, England, UK
Active 1960–present
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 RomanoMidwinter Break (2026) - StellaMr. Burton (2025) - Ma Smith · Executive ProducerNational 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) - CynthiaCitadel (2023) - Dahlia ArcherNorth & South (2004) - Mrs. Maria HaleVera 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