Biography
Lesley Nicol (born August 7, 1953 in Manchester, England) is an English actress. She is a three-time SAG Award winner in the Best Cast in a Drama Series category for her role as Beryl Patmore in the ITV and PBS drama TV series Downton Abbey. She also starred in the 2019 feature film adaptation of the series, its 2022 sequel, and its 2025 finale. Nicol is also notable for her role as Mrs Beaver in the 1988 BBC adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and as the Queen Giant in the 1990 adaptation of The Silver Chair. She has guest-starred on numerous British television series and also appeared as Rosie in the West End production of Mamma Mia! from 2000 to 2002. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Acted in 44
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins
Nurgabog Weaver (voice)
Sarah & Duck On The Big Screen
Scarf Lady (voice)
- 2024
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Pam Stubbs · 4 episodes
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Piney: The Lonesome Pine
Forever Tree
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2013
- 2011
- 2010
West Is West
Auntie Annie
2000s
- 2008
Hancock & Joan
Nellie
- 2007
Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley
Jean
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Benefit to Mankind
Stella Beauchamp
- 2002
1990s
- 1999
Extremely Dangerous
Gwenda Palmer · 2 episodes
East Is East
Auntie Annie
- 1998
dinnerladies
Worker · 1 episode
- 1997
The Grand
Mrs Morris · 1 episode
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Paul Merton: The Series
TV
- 1990
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
Giant Queen
1980s
- 1988
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
Mrs. Beaver
- 1986
- 1983
Appearances6
2020s
- 2025
Return to Narnia
Self
Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale
Self
- 2024
Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
Self
2010s
- 2019
Downton Abbey Live!
Self
