Lucy Lawless
Acting
Born: Mar 29, 1968
From: Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Credits: 30 titles
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 …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Men's Careers | Self | 2023 | 8.5 |
| Antarctica from Above | Narrator | 2022 | 8.0 |
| Mothers of the Revolution | Self | 2021 | 7.4 |
| Soldiers Without Guns | Narrator | 2019 | — |
| Mosley | Bera (voice) | 2019 | 6.829 |
| The Breaker Upperers | Client | 2018 | 5.22 |
| The Changeover | Miryam Carlisle | 2017 | 5.6 |
| How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire | Self | 2014 | 10.0 |
| Angel of Death | Vera | 2009 | 4.8 |
| Bitch Slap | Mother Superior | 2009 | 4.773 |
| Battlestar Galactica: The Plan | D'Anna Biers (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2009 | 6.769 |
| Bedtime Stories | Aspen | 2008 | 6.157 |
| Justice League: The New Frontier | Wonder Woman (voice) | 2008 | 6.83 |
| Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight | Goldmoon (voice) | 2008 | 5.5 |
| Lucy Lawless in Concert | 2007 | 10.0 | |
| The Darkroom | Cheryl | 2006 | 4.867 |
| Boogeyman | Tim's Mother | 2005 | 4.962 |
| Locusts | Maddy Rierdon | 2005 | 3.795 |
| Vampire Bats | Maddy Rierdon | 2005 | 4.5 |
| EuroTrip | Madame Vandersexxx | 2004 | 6.6 |
| Spider-Man | Punk Rock Girl | 2002 | 7.3 |
| Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell | Art Teacher (archive footage) | 2002 | 7.711 |
| I'll Make You Happy | self | 1999 | 7.0 |
| Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus | Xena | 1998 | 5.795 |
| The Rainbow Warrior | Jane Redmond | 1997 | 5.4 |
| Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen | Xena | 1997 | 6.0 |
| Peach | Peach | 1996 | 7.333 |
| Your Studio and You | Lucy Lawless | 1995 | 6.871 |
| Hercules and the Amazon Women | Lysia | 1994 | 5.872 |
| A Bitter Song | Nurse 1 | 1990 | 10.0 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1968 |
| From | Mount Albert, Auckland, … |