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