Highest rated as cast or director
The Crown
2016 · 6 Seasons
Phantom Thread
2017
Another Year
2010
Mr. Turner
2014
Topsy-Turvy
1999
River
2015 · 1 Season
Biography
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. She is known for Another Year (2010), All or Nothing (2002), Topsy-Turvy (1999), and Secrets & Lies (1996), and her performance in Phantom Thread (2017), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also had a supporting role in Maleficent (2014). Manville's extensive stage career includes roles in As You Like It, Les Liaisons Dangereuses and The Alchemist. Her film debut was in Dance with a Stranger (1985).
Acted in 115
2020s
- 2026
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Marquise de Merteuil
Winter of the Crow
Joan Andrews
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2020
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Susan · 1 episode
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
The Agency
Anthea
- 2016
Mum
Cathy · 18 episodes
- 2015
The Go-Between
Mrs. Maudsley
- 2014
Ghosts
Helene Alving
Fleming
Evelyn Fleming · 4 episodes
- 2013
An Adventure in Space and Time
Heather Hartnell
A Five Star Life
Kate Sherman
- 2012
Ashes
Cath
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
The Queen
Margaret Thatcher · 5 episodes
- 2007
Sparkle
Jill
- 2006
Perfect Parents
Sister Antonia
- 2005
The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael
Sarah
- 2004
- 2003
Promoted to Glory
Capt. Annie Sullivan
- 2002
Bodily Harm
Mandy Greenfield · 2 episodes
Plain Jane
Dora Bruce
- 2001
David Copperfield
Emma Micawber
The Cazalets
Villy Cazalet · 6 episodes
- 2000
David Copperfield
Emma Micawber · 2 episodes
Black Cab
Yvonne · 1 episode
1990s
- 1999
Toy Boys
Mrs. Allen
Milk
Fiona
- 1998
Real Women
Karen · 7 episodes
- 1997
Painted Lady
Susie Peel · 2 episodes
Holding On
Hilary · 7 episodes
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
Little Napoleons
Judith Silver · 4 episodes
A Skirt Through History
Bessie Parkes · 1 episode
O Mary This London
Sophie
Ain't Misbehavin'
Melissa Quigley · 6 episodes
- 1992
Bad Girl
Penny Armitage
- 1991
Top Girls
Marlene
1980s
- 1989
The Firm
Sue Bissell
High Hopes
Lætitia Boothe-Brain
- 1987
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Margy
- 1986
- 1985
Christmas Present
Judy Tall
The Moon Over Soho
Sally Spencer
Bulman
Karen Tait · 1 episode
- 1984
Angels in the Annexe
Jenny Bailey
Dog Ends
Vivienne
- 1983
Give us a Break
Alma · 1 episode
- 1982
Our Winnie
Liz
- 1980
Grown-Ups
Mandy
1970s
- 1977
King Cinder
Nikki · 6 episodes
Wings
Francoise · 1 episode
- 1974
Village Hall
Merle · 1 episode
- 1973
Leap in the Dark
Julie · 1 episode
- 1972
- 1970
No release date
Jack of Spades
Movie
Untitled 13
Movie
Produced 3
Wrote 1
2010s
- 2019
Appearances13
2020s
- 2022
Life After Life
Narrator · 4 episodes
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
National Theatre Live: LOVE
Herself/Introduced By
- 2017
A Very British Brothel 2
Narrator (Voice)
- 2016
Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light
Self
- 2015
A Very British Brothel
Herself - Narrator (voice)
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
1990s
- 1999
1980s
- 1982
Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Self (archive footage)
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
