Lesley Manville
Lesley Manville was born on March 12, 1956, in Brighton, East Sussex, England. An accomplished actress with numerous accolades to her name, she has made significant contributions to theater, film, and television. Manville has a notable collaboration history with director Mike Leigh, featuring prominently in his works such as Another Year (2010), All or Nothing (2002), Topsy-Turvy (1999), and Secrets & Lies (1996). Her portrayal in Phantom Thread (2017) earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, she appeared in a supporting role in the fantasy film Maleficent (2014).
In the realm of theatre, Manville boasts a rich career, having taken on challenging roles in productions like As You Like It, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and The Alchemist. She made her film debut in the 1985 drama Dance with a Stranger. Throughout her career, she has showcased her versatility and depth as an actress, captivating audiences across multiple mediums. With her impressive body of work and her ability to bring depth to her characters, Lesley Manville continues to be a prominent figure in the performing arts.
Filmography
Cold Storage
Ashes (2012)
Ordinary Love
Hampstead
The Firm
Dance with a Stranger
Back to Black
Misbehaviour
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Spike Island
The Critic (2024)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Mr. Burton
All or Nothing
Phantom Thread
Secrets & Lies
Mr. Turner
Vera Drake
Womb
The Christmas Candle
Maleficent
The Go-Between (2015)
An Adventure in Space and Time
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
Rupture
Romeo & Juliet
High Hopes
A Five Star Life
Topsy-Turvy
Queer
The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael
Another Year
Let Him Go
The Cazalets
The Crown
Love Life
North & South
Dangerous Liaisons
Sherwood (2022)
Harlots
River
Disclaimer
Citadel
Fleming
Grotesquerie
Moonflower Murders
World on Fire
Magpie Murders
Mum
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Life After Life