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Lesley Nicol

Lesley Nicol

Actor · Born 1953-08-07 · Manchester, England, UK

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Biography

Lesley Nicol (born August 7, 1953 in Manchester, England) is an English actress. She is a three-time SAG Award winner in the Best Cast in a Drama Series category for her role as Beryl Patmore in the ITV and PBS drama TV series Downton Abbey. She also starred in the 2019 feature film adaptation of the series, its 2022 sequel, and its 2025 finale. Nicol is also notable for her role as Mrs Beaver in the 1988 BBC adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and as the Queen Giant in the 1990 adaptation of The Silver Chair. She has guest-starred on numerous British television series and also appeared as Rosie in the West End production of Mamma Mia! from 2000 to 2002. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Boys (2019) — Connie Butcher
  2. Supernatural (2005) — Katja
  3. Ghostbusters (2016) — Mrs. Ponner (uncredited)
  4. Once Upon a Time (2011) — Johanna
  5. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) — Nobel Moderator (voice)
  6. Downton Abbey (2019) — Beryl Patmore
  7. Downton Abbey (2010) — Beryl Patmore
  8. Free Birds (2013) — Female Pilgrim (voice)
  9. Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) — Beryl Patmore
  10. Animaniacs (2020) — Mrs. Kettle (voice)
  11. Blackadder (1983) — Mrs. Pants
  12. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) — Mrs Patmore
  13. East Is East (1999) — Auntie Annie
  14. Shameless (2004) — Belle
  15. Father Brown (2013) — Majorie Chummy
  16. Hot in Cleveland (2010) — Margaret
  17. The Odd Couple (2015) — Marge
  18. Mr Bates vs The Post Office (2024) — Pam Stubbs
  19. Casualty (1986) — Jayne Bowen
  20. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) — Self - Guest
  21. A Touch of Frost (1992) — Mrs Cockcroft
  22. The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) — Self
  23. Summer Camp Island (2018) — Ramona / Mo (voice)
  24. Jellystone! (2021) — Winsome Witch (voice)
  25. West Is West (2010) — Auntie Annie
  26. More Beautiful for Having Been Broken (2020) — Adel
  27. dinnerladies (1998) — Worker
  28. Heartbeat (1992) — Mrs. Swinton
  29. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988) — Mrs. Beaver
  30. Harvey Beaks (2015) — Ms. Paddles (voice)
  31. The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) — Mrs. Beaver
  32. Beecham House (2019) — Henrietta Beecham
  33. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (1990) — Giant Queen
  34. Peak Practice (1993) — Sally Buxton
  35. Downton Abbey Live! (2019) — Self
  36. The Grand (1997) — Mrs Morris
  37. Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley (2007) — Jean
  38. Hancock & Joan (2008) — Nellie
  39. Rose and Maloney (2002) — Headteacher
  40. Paul Merton: The Series (1991)