Lucy Lawless
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 29, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Biography
Lucy Lawless, born Lucille Frances Ryan on March 29, 1968, in Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand, is an actress, singer, and activist. She gained international recognition and became an iconic figure for her role as Xena in the television series "Xena: Warrior Princess." Lawless began her acting career in New Zealand, initially appearing in various local productions. However, it was her portrayal of the fierce and courageous warrior princess Xena in "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995-2001) that catapulted her to worldwide fame. The show became a cultural phenomenon and developed a dedicated fan following. Lawless received critical acclaim for her performance, earning praise for her physicality, strong presence, and ability to convey both strength and vulnerability. Beyond her work as Xena, Lawless has appeared in numerous television series and films. She has showcased her versatility as an actress, taking on roles in both drama and comedy. Lawless has appeared in shows such as "Battlestar Galactica," "Spartacus," "Ash vs Evil Dead," and "Parks and Recreation," among others. She has also made guest appearances in various series, demonstrating her range as an actress. Aside from her acting career, Lawless is known for her activism and advocacy work. She has been involved in environmental causes and has spoken out on issues such as climate change and ocean conservation. Lawless has used her platform to raise awareness and promote positive change in various areas. Throughout her career, Lucy Lawless has proven herself as a talented and versatile actress, captivating audiences with her powerful performances and strong on-screen presence. She continues to be admired for her portrayal of Xena and remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry.
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Filmography
Antarctica from Above
TV · as voice · 2 eps
Pike River
Movie · as Helen Kelly
Spartacus: House of Ashur
TV · as Lucretia · 1 ep
Other Men's Careers
Movie · as Self
Antarctica from Above
Movie · as Narrator
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Movie · as Nun-Chuck (voice)
Mothers of the Revolution
Movie · as Self
The Spine of Night
Movie · as Tzod (voice)
Mr. Corman
TV · as Cheryl · 1 ep
Drag Race Down Under
TV · as Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep
Toke
Movie · as Duke
Soldiers Without Guns
Movie · as Narrator
Mosley
Movie · as Bera (voice)
My Life Is Murder
TV · as Alexa Crowe · 46 eps
The Breaker Upperers
Movie · as Client
Star Wars Resistance
TV · as Aeosian Queen (voice) · 2 eps
The Changeover
Movie · as Miryam Carlisle
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV · as Self - Guest · 2 eps
Ash vs Evil Dead
TV · as Ruby Knowby · 30 eps
How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire
Movie · as Self
The Code
TV · as Alex Wisham · 6 eps
Salem
TV · as Condessa Marburg · 13 eps
Top of the Lake
TV · as Caroline Platt · 7 eps
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
TV · as Isabelle 'Izzy' Hartley · 2 eps
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TV · as Hiidrala (voice) · 1 ep
Super City
TV · 1 ep
Lez Chat
Movie · as Construction Worker
Spartacus
TV · as Lucretia · 23 eps
Adventure Time
TV · as General Tarsal (voice) · 1 ep
Angel of Death
Movie · as Vera
Bitch Slap
Movie · as Mother Superior
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Movie · as D'Anna Biers (archive footage) (uncredited)
Parks and Recreation
TV · as Diane Lewis · 8 eps
Angel of Death
TV · as Vera · 10 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race
TV · as Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep
Bedtime Stories
Movie · as Aspen
Justice League: The New Frontier
Movie · as Wonder Woman (voice)
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
Movie · as Goldmoon (voice)
Lucy Lawless in Concert
Movie
Flight of the Conchords
TV · as Paula · 1 ep
Burn Notice
TV · as Evelyn · 1 ep
The Darkroom
Movie · as Cheryl
Boogeyman
Movie · as Tim's Mother
Locusts
Movie · as Maddy Rierdon
Vampire Bats
Movie · as Maddy Rierdon
The Reichen Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
American Dad!
TV · as Stacy (voice) · 1 ep
EuroTrip
Movie · as Madame Vandersexxx
Double Dare
Movie · as Self
Veronica Mars
TV · as Agent Morris · 1 ep
Battlestar Galactica
TV · as D'Anna Biers · 16 eps
The L Word
TV · as Marybeth Duffy · 1 ep
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Tarzan
TV · as Kathleen Clayton · 8 eps
Two and a Half Men
TV · as Pamela · 1 ep
Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless
TV · as Self · 5 eps
Spider-Man
Movie · as Punk Rock Girl
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
Movie · as Art Teacher (archive footage)
A Friend in Need: The Director's Cut
Movie · as Xena
Less than Perfect
TV · as Tracy Fletcher · 1 ep
CSI: Miami
TV · as Audrey Yates · 1 ep
The Bernie Mac Show
TV · as Lucy Lawless · 1 ep
Ginger Snaps
Movie · as Announcer on School's PA System (Uncredited)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV · as Lucy Lawless · 1 ep
I'll Make You Happy
Movie · as self
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
Movie · as Xena (voice)
The Rainbow Warrior
Movie · as Jane Redmond
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
Movie · as Xena
Just Shoot Me!
TV · as Stacy · 1 ep
Peach
Movie · as Peach
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Daily Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Your Studio and You
Movie · as Lucy Lawless
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
TV · as Lyla, Xena
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV · as Xena · 134 eps
Hercules and the Amazon Women
Movie · as Lysia
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Typhon's People
Movie · as Mink Tertius
The X-Files
TV · as Shannon McMahon · 2 eps
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TV · as Self - Guest · 4 eps
Late Show with David Letterman
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
A Bitter Song
Movie · as Nurse 1
The Simpsons
TV · as Lucy Lawless (voice) · 1 ep
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TV · as Self · 3 eps
The Ray Bradbury Theater
TV · 1 ep
Saturday Night Live
TV · as Self - Host · 1 ep