Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville, born on March twelfth, nineteen fifty-six, is a distinguished English actress celebrated for her remarkable contributions to both stage and screen. With a career spanning several decades, she has garnered numerous accolades, including two prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards, and has received nominations for an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, five British Academy Television Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Manville's collaboration with acclaimed director Mike Leigh is noteworthy, having appeared in eight of his films, such as Grown-Ups (1980), High Hopes (1988), and the critically acclaimed Vera Drake (2004). Her performance in the romantic drama Phantom Thread (2017) directed by Paul Thomas Anderson earned her nominations for both an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, further solidifying her status as a leading actress in contemporary cinema.

In addition to her film work, Manville has made significant contributions to television, with roles in Emmerdale Farm (1975–1976) and Cranford (2007). She has received five nominations for the British Academy Television Awards for her performances in River (2015), Mum (2016–19), Sherwood (2022–24), and The Crown (2022–23), where she portrayed Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her compelling performance.

A four-time Laurence Olivier Award nominee, Manville has triumphed twice, winning the award for Best Actress for her roles in Ghosts (2014) and Oedipus (2025). Her versatility and dedication to her craft continue to inspire audiences and critics alike, making her a prominent figure in the world of acting.