Movies (Acting Roles)

Winter of the Crow
Lesley Manville will be 69 in Winter of the Crow as 'Joan Andrews'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2026

Cold Storage
Lesley Manville will be 69 in Cold Storage as 'Trini Romano'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 2026

Mr. Burton
Lesley Manville was 69 in Mr. Burton as 'Ma Smith'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 2025

Queer
Lesley Manville was 68 in Queer as 'Doctor Cotter'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2024

The Critic
Lesley Manville was 68 in The Critic as 'Annabel Land'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2024

Back to Black
Lesley Manville was 68 in Back to Black as 'Cynthia'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 2024

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Lesley Manville was 66 in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris as 'Ada Harris'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 2022

Let Him Go
Lesley Manville was 64 in Let Him Go as 'Blanche Weboy'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 2020

Misbehaviour
Lesley Manville was 64 in Misbehaviour as 'Dolores Hope'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 2020

Ordinary Love
Lesley Manville was 63 in Ordinary Love as 'Joan'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2019

LOVE
Lesley Manville was 62 in LOVE as 'Herself/Introduced By'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 2018

To Provide All People
Lesley Manville was 62 in To Provide All People as 'Consultant Psychiatrist'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 2018

Phantom Thread
Lesley Manville was 61 in Phantom Thread as 'Cyril Woodcock'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2017

The Agency
Lesley Manville was 61 in The Agency as 'Anthea'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2017

Hampstead
Lesley Manville was 61 in Hampstead as 'Fiona'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2017

A Very British Brothel 2
Lesley Manville was 60 in A Very British Brothel 2 as 'Narrator (Voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 2017

Rupture
Lesley Manville was 60 in Rupture as 'Dr. Nyman'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2016

The Go-Between
Lesley Manville was 59 in The Go-Between as 'Mrs. Maudsley'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 2015

A Very British Brothel
Lesley Manville was 59 in A Very British Brothel as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 2015

Mr. Turner
Lesley Manville was 58 in Mr. Turner as 'Mary Somerville'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014

Ghosts
Lesley Manville was 58 in Ghosts as 'Helene Alving'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 2014

Maleficent
Lesley Manville was 58 in Maleficent as 'Flittle'.Movie Released: Wed, May 28 2014

The Christmas Candle
Lesley Manville was 57 in The Christmas Candle as 'Bea Haddington'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2013

Romeo & Juliet
Lesley Manville was 57 in Romeo & Juliet as 'The Nurse'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2013

A Five Star Life
Lesley Manville was 57 in A Five Star Life as 'Kate Sherman'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2013

Spike Island
Lesley Manville was 56 in Spike Island as 'Margaret'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2012

Ashes
Lesley Manville was 56 in Ashes as 'Cath'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 2012

Another Year
Lesley Manville was 54 in Another Year as 'Mary'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010

Womb
Lesley Manville was 54 in Womb as 'Judith'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 2010

A Christmas Carol
Lesley Manville was 53 in A Christmas Carol as 'Mrs. Cratchit (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 2009

Sparkle
Lesley Manville was 51 in Sparkle as 'Jill'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2007

Perfect Parents
Lesley Manville was 50 in Perfect Parents as 'Sister Antonia'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 2006

Vera Drake
Lesley Manville was 48 in Vera Drake as 'Mrs. Wells'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004

Promoted to Glory
Lesley Manville was 47 in Promoted to Glory as 'Capt. Annie Sullivan'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 2003

All or Nothing
Lesley Manville was 46 in All or Nothing as 'Penny'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2002

Plain Jane
Lesley Manville was 46 in Plain Jane as 'Dora Bruce'.Movie Released: Mon, May 27 2002

David Copperfield
Lesley Manville was 45 in David Copperfield as 'Emma Micawber'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2001

Topsy-Turvy
Lesley Manville was 43 in Topsy-Turvy as 'Lucy Gilbert'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1999

Toy Boys
Lesley Manville was 43 in Toy Boys as 'Mrs. Allen'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1999

Milk
Lesley Manville was 42 in Milk as 'Fiona'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Dual Balls
Lesley Manville was 40 in Dual Balls as 'Joanna'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

Secrets & Lies
Lesley Manville was 40 in Secrets & Lies as 'The Social Worker'.Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1996

O Mary This London
Lesley Manville was 38 in O Mary This London as 'Sophie'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1994

A Statement of Affairs
Lesley Manville was 36 in A Statement of Affairs as 'Carol'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1993

Bad Girl
Lesley Manville was 36 in Bad Girl as 'Penny Armitage'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1992

Top Girls
Lesley Manville was 35 in Top Girls as 'Marlene'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1991

The Firm
Lesley Manville was 32 in The Firm as 'Sue Bissell'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1989

High Hopes
Lesley Manville was 32 in High Hopes as 'Lætitia Boothe-Brain'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1989

High Season
Lesley Manville was 31 in High Season as 'Carol'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1987

Christmas Present
Lesley Manville was 29 in Christmas Present as 'Judy Tall'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1985

The Moon Over Soho
Lesley Manville was 29 in The Moon Over Soho as 'Sally Spencer'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 1985

Dance with a Stranger
Lesley Manville was 28 in Dance with a Stranger as 'Maryanne'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1985

Angels in the Annexe
Lesley Manville was 28 in Angels in the Annexe as 'Jenny Bailey'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1984

Dog Ends
Lesley Manville was 28 in Dog Ends as 'Vivienne'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 1984

Our Winnie
Lesley Manville was 26 in Our Winnie as 'Liz'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982

Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Lesley Manville was 26 in Mike Leigh: Making Plays as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1982

Grown-Ups
Lesley Manville was 24 in Grown-Ups as 'Mandy'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1980

Midwinter Break
Lesley Manville will be 69+ in Midwinter Break as 'Stella'.Movie Released: Unreleased

Jack of Spades
Lesley Manville will be 69+ in Jack of Spades Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Lesley Manville was 69+ in Monster: The Ed Gein Story as 'Bernice Worden'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 2025

Moonflower Murders
Lesley Manville was 68+ in Moonflower Murders as 'Susan Ryeland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 16 2024

Disclaimer
Lesley Manville was 68+ in Disclaimer as 'Nancy Brigstocke'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 11 2024

Grotesquerie
Lesley Manville was 68+ in Grotesquerie as 'Nurse Redd'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024

Citadel
Lesley Manville was 67+ in Citadel as 'Dahlia Archer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 27 2023

Dangerous Liaisons
Lesley Manville was 66+ in Dangerous Liaisons as 'Genevieve de Merteuil'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2022

Sherwood
Lesley Manville was 66+ in Sherwood as 'Julie Jackson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2022

Life After Life
Lesley Manville was 66+ in Life After Life as 'Narrator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 19 2022

Magpie Murders
Lesley Manville was 65+ in Magpie Murders as 'Susan Ryeland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 2022

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

Love Life
Lesley Manville was 64+ in Love Life as 'Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 27 2020

World on Fire
Lesley Manville was 63+ in World on Fire as 'Robina Chase'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2019

I Am...
Lesley Manville was 63+ in I Am... as 'Maria'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 23 2019

Harlots
Lesley Manville was 61+ in Harlots as 'Lydia Quigley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2017

The Crown
Lesley Manville was 60+ in The Crown as 'Princess Margaret'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016

Mum
Lesley Manville was 60+ in Mum as 'Cathy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2016

River
Lesley Manville was 59+ in River as 'Chrissie Read'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 13 2015

Fleming
Lesley Manville was 57+ in Fleming as 'Evelyn Fleming'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 2014

Mayday
Lesley Manville was 56+ in Mayday as 'Gail Spicer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 2013

The Queen
Lesley Manville was 53+ in The Queen as 'Margaret Thatcher'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 2009

Law & Order: UK
Lesley Manville was 52+ in Law & Order: UK TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 23 2009

Cranford
Lesley Manville was 51+ in Cranford as 'Mrs. Rose'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 2007

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

North & South
Lesley Manville was 48+ in North & South as 'Mrs. Maria Hale'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2004

Bodily Harm
Lesley Manville was 46+ in Bodily Harm as 'Mandy Greenfield'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 2002

Rose and Maloney
Lesley Manville was 46+ in Rose and Maloney TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002

The Cazalets
Lesley Manville was 45+ in The Cazalets as 'Villy Cazalet'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 22 2001

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

Loose Women
Lesley Manville was 43+ in Loose Women as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999

Painted Lady
Lesley Manville was 41+ in Painted Lady as 'Susie Peel'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 1997

Holding On
Lesley Manville was 41+ in Holding On as 'Hilary'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997

Midsomer Murders
Lesley Manville was 41+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Phoebe Archbold'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

The Bite
Lesley Manville was 40+ in The Bite as 'Ellie Shannon'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 17 1996

Silent Witness
Lesley Manville was 39+ in Silent Witness TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996

Tears Before Bedtime
Lesley Manville was 38+ in Tears Before Bedtime as 'Beattie Freeman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1995

Kavanagh Q.C.
Lesley Manville was 38+ in Kavanagh Q.C. as 'Lucy Cartwright'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995

Little Napoleons
Lesley Manville was 38+ in Little Napoleons as 'Judith Silver'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 07 1994

Ain't Misbehavin'
Lesley Manville was 38+ in Ain't Misbehavin' as 'Melissa Quigley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 20 1994

Goggle Eyes
Lesley Manville was 37+ in Goggle Eyes as 'Rosalind Killin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 1993

The Mushroom Picker
Lesley Manville was 36+ in The Mushroom Picker as 'Margot'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 03 1993

Performance
Lesley Manville was 35+ in Performance as 'Marlene'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1991

Soldier Soldier
Lesley Manville was 35+ in Soldier Soldier as 'Rachel Elliot, Rachel Fortune'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991

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

Bulman
Lesley Manville was 29+ in Bulman TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 05 1985

Screen Two
Lesley Manville was 28+ in Screen Two as 'Sophie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985

Objects of Affection
Lesley Manville was 26+ in Objects of Affection as 'Liz'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1982

The Gentle Touch
Lesley Manville was 24+ in The Gentle Touch TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980

King Cinder
Lesley Manville was 21+ in King Cinder as 'Nikki'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 02 1977

A Bunch of Fives
Lesley Manville was 21+ in A Bunch of Fives as 'Helen Wyatt'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 18 1977

Playhouse
Lesley Manville was 18+ in Playhouse as 'Mandy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974

Barlow
Lesley Manville was 15+ in Barlow TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

Play for Today
Lesley Manville was 14+ in Play for Today as 'Vivienne'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

Coronation Street
Lesley Manville was 4+ in Coronation Street as 'Jill Mason'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960

Marble Hall Murders
Lesley Manville will be 69+ in Marble Hall Murders as 'Susan Ryeland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased