
Lesley Manville
British actress
- Age
- 70years old
- Born
- 12 March 1956Brighton, East Sussex
- Nationality
UK
- Star sign
- Pisces
- Years active
- 1996–2026
Known for
About Lesley Manville
Lesley Manville is a British actress. They were born on 12 March 1956 in Brighton, East Sussex. Their career spans 30 titles, among them Maleficent (2014), The Crown (2016) and A Christmas Carol (2009).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Lesley Manville is Secrets & Lies (1996); in all, 27 films and 3 TV shows over 30 years. They have worked as actress in 30 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Maleficent (2014), with 108 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 16 titles. The person they have worked with most is Mike Leigh, on 5 films, among them Mr. Turner and Another year.
Latest work
Full filmography (30)- 2026
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- 2023–
Citadel TV
Dahlia Archer, 11 episodes
- 2022
Where to watch Lesley Manville
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2014
- 2009
- 2017
- 2019
- 2014
- 2022
- 2020
- 2024
The best Lesley Manville films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Phantom Thread 2017
- Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris 2022
- Let Him Go 2020
- Maleficent 2014
- Mr. Turner 2014
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Gary Oldman 1987–1990
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 1 nomination
- BAFTA Awards 2 nominations
- Emmy Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Mike Leigh 5 films together Mr. Turner, Another year and 3 more
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Imelda Staunton 4 films together Maleficent, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and 2 more
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Ruth Sheen 4 films together Mr. Turner, Another year and 2 more
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Phil Davis 4 films together Another year, Vera Drake and 2 more
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Peter Wight 4 films together Mr. Turner, Another year and 2 more
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Martin Savage 4 films together Mr. Turner, Another year and 2 more
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Timothy Spall 3 films together Mr. Turner, Secrets & Lies and 1 more
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Jim Broadbent 3 films together Another year, Vera Drake and 1 more
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Elizabeth Berrington 3 films together Mr. Turner, Vera Drake and 1 more
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Oliver Maltman 3 films together Maleficent, Mr. Turner and 1 more
Lesley Manville photos
All (2)Questions about Lesley Manville
How old is Lesley Manville?
Lesley Manville is 70 years old: born on 12 March 1956 in Brighton, East Sussex.
Who has Lesley Manville been married to?
Lesley Manville was married to Gary Oldman (1987–1990).
What are the best Lesley Manville films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Lesley Manville films are Phantom Thread (2017, 8.2), Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022, 7.7) and Let Him Go (2020, 7.3).
How many films and TV shows has Lesley Manville been in?
MovieNCo lists 27 films and 3 TV shows for Lesley Manville, from Secrets & Lies (1996) to Midwinter Break (2026).
How many awards has Lesley Manville won?
Lesley Manville has 5 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Golden Globes, 1 nomination; BAFTA Awards, 2 nominations; Emmy Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Lesley Manville's star sign?
Lesley Manville is a Pisces: born on 12 March.
Page reviewed on 12 January 2023.














