Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville is an award-winning British stage, film and television actress whose work includes long-running collaborations with Mike Leigh and acclaimed performances in both contemporary drama and comedy. Her screen credits range from Phantom Thread and Mrs Harris Goes to Paris to The Crown and Mum, while her theatre career includes major West End and Broadway roles.

Known For: Phantom Thread; The Crown; Mum
Selected Theatre Credits: Oedipus; The Seagull; Ghosts
Screen Credits: Another Year; Vera Drake; Back to Black; Mrs Harris Goes to Paris; Sherwood
Awards & Nominations: Winner, two Olivier Awards; winner, Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (2026, Oedipus); nominee, Academy Award and BAFTA Film Award for Best Supporting Actress (2018, Phantom Thread)
Training: Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts