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Lesley Ann Manville CBE is an English actress known for her frequent collaborations with Mike Leigh, appearing in the films Grown-Ups, High Hopes, Secrets & Lies, Topsy-Turvy, All or Nothing, Vera Drake, Another Year, and Mr. Turner

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Lesley Manville STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
BAM Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Mary Tyrone

[West End]
West End Revival, 2013
Helene Alving

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Patient Griselda/Nell/Jeanine

[West End]
Original London Production, 1972
Princess in 1897

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Lesley Manville Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actress

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Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

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Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Actress

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Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Actress

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Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Actress

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THE CRITIC, Starring Ian McKellan, Lands North American Release Date

The Critic, the upcoming thriller starring Ian McKellen, will be released on September 13, 2014 in North America. Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the rights for the film, which is based on the novel Curtain Call by Anthony Quinn.​​​​​​​ The movie is set to premiere in the UK on the same day. 
Video: Watch Trailer for THE CRITIC With Ian McKellen

The trailer for The Critic, the upcoming dark and sharp-witted thriller starring Ian McKellen, has just dropped. The film features an all-star British cast including McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville.
See First Look at Cate Blanchett in Apple TV+ Series DISCLAIMER

Apple TV+ has unveiled a first-look at “Disclaimer' starring Cate Blanchett. The seven-episode limited series will make its global debut on Friday, October 11, 2024 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through November 15, 2024. 
Amy Winehouse Biopic BACK TO BLACK Available to Watch at Home Tomorrow

Dive deeper into the powerful story of six-time Grammy® Award winning and pop culture icon, Amy Winehouse, in BACK TO BLACK, available for the first time exclusively on digital platforms where you can buy or rent beginning tomorrow, June 4, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Photos: First Look at Mark Strong and Lesley Manville in OEDIPUS

All new behind the scenes photos have been released of Mark Strong and Lesley Manville during the cast photoshoot for Oedipus.
Harry Lawtey to Play Richard Burton in Upcoming Film MR. BURTON

According to Deadline, Harry Lawtey, an actor who will next appear in Joker: Folie A Deux, has been cast as Tony-Award-winning actor Richard Burton in an upcoming film that will center on the actor as a young man. Lawtey will appear alongside Toby Jones and Lesley Manville in the film.
Tickets On Sale This Week For OEDIPUS at Wyndham's Theatre

New artwork has been released, and the ticket on-sale date has been announced for the strictly limited West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles.
Soho Theatre Presents BOYS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS

Get the latest updates on the world premiere of BOYS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS at Soho Theatre, featuring a cast and creative team of stage and screen stars.
Any Winehouse's 'Frank' Gets Anniversary Reissue With 2LP Picture Disc & Release Of Digital EPs

celebrate the anniversary of Amy Winehouse's 'Frank' with a 2LP picture disc and EPs.They are now available digitally for the very first time. Each EP includes B-sides, alternate takes and live versions of early singles, including “Best Friend (Acoustic)”, “(There Is) No Greater Love – AOL Session”, and “Take the Box (The Headquarters Mix).”
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville to Star in Robert Icke's OEDIPUS in the West End

Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles, is set to have a West End run. Learn additional details and see how to purchase tickets!
THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!

This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.
Video: Watch the Final Trailer For THE CROWN With Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II

Netflix released the video trailer for Season 6 Part 2 of The Crown, previewing what will be the conclusion of Peter Morgan’s epic, award-winning drama. These final 6 episodes, which premiere on Netflix on December 14th, will draw to a close the genre-defining prestige royal saga that has been on screens since 2016.
Broadway Streaming Guide: December 2023 - Where to Watch MAESTRO & More

2023 is going out with a bang with new movies, series, and albums to keep Broadway fans entertained all month long. From Bradley Cooper's Maestro to the soundtrack for the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple, December's streaming guide has something for everyone!
Video: Watch Imelda Staunton In THE CROWN Final Season Teaser; Two-Part Season Will Premiere This Year

The 6th season of THE CROWN will close out the genre-defining prestige royal saga that has been on screens since 2016. The 6th season of THE CROWN will close out the genre-defining prestige royal saga that has been on screens since 2016. Watch the video teaser now!
THE CROWN Season Five Sets Blu-Ray & DVD Release

This dramatization tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign. It’s a new decade, and the royal family are facing what may be their biggest challenge yet” proving their continued relevance in ‘90s Britain. As Diana and Charles wage a media war, cracks begin to splinter the royal foundation.
Independent Theatre's GHOSTS Comes to Adelaide This Winter

More than a hundred years since it appalled critics, excited audiences and was reviled by the press, Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts remains as engaging and challenging as ever. Independent Theatre will bring this controversial masterpiece of world theatre to Adelaide audiences this winter. 
Lesley Manville, Sophie Thomspon, Alison Steadman, and Noma Dumezweni Will Guest Star at Crazy Coqs

Olivier Award-winning actress Lesley Manville will be the first star of stage and screen to be interviewed by Avril Freck (AKA Fiona Lindsay) as part of a brand new series of evenings of conversation, music and dancing to be held at London’s intimate live performance venue, The Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel.
Steven Spielberg, Michelle Yeoh & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners!

Winners included Steven Spielberg for The Fablmans, Michelle Yeoh for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Austin Butler for Elvis, Justin Hurwitz for Babylon, Amanda Seyfried for The Dropout, Jennifer Coolidge for The White Lotus, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!
MIKE LEIGH AT THE BBC Now Streaming on The Criterion Channel

In the seventeen years between his first two theatrical features (1971’s BLEAK MOMENTS and 1988’s HIGH HOPES), Mike Leigh, the great humanist of British cinema, sharpened his distinctive voice and famously improvisatory process at the BBC, where he directed a string of striking, bittersweet slice-of-life dramas built on sharply etched characters.
Over £75,000 Has Been Raised For Acting For Others at This Year's ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, West Street

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that over £75,000 has been raised at this year's One Night Only that returned to The Ivy, West Street on Sunday 4 December for the first time following the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Lesley Manville FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lesley Manville been in?

Lesley Manville has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Lesley Manville been in?

Lesley Manville has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Lesley Manville's first West End show?

Lesley Manville's first West End show was I and Albert which opened in 1972

What awards has Lesley Manville been nominated for?

Lesley Manville has been nominated for several awards, including Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for "Long Day's Journey Into Night," "Ghosts," and "Grief." She was also nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Ghosts" and for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for "Ghosts."

What awards has Lesley Manville won?

Lesley Manville won the Best Actress award at the Olivier Awards for her performance in Ghosts.

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