Lucy Lawless
- Acting
- March 29, 1968 · 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.
Known for
Filmography
- Spartacus: House of Ashur · Lucretia
- Pike River · Helen Kelly
- Never Look Away · Director, Writer
- Other Men's Careers · Self
- Antarctica from Above · Narrator
- Minions: The Rise of Gru · Nun-Chuck (Voice)
- The Spine of Night · Tzod (Voice)
- Mothers of the Revolution · Self
- Mr. Corman · Cheryl
- Drag Race Down Under · Self
- Toke · Duke
- Mosley · Bera (Voice)
- My Life Is Murder · Alexa Crowe
- Soldiers Without Guns · Narrator
- Star Wars Resistance · Aeosian Queen (Voice)
- The Breaker Upperers · Client
- Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics · Self
- The Changeover · Miryam Carlisle
- Ash vs Evil Dead · Ruby Knowby
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert · Self
- The Code · Alex Wisham
- How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire · Self
- Salem · Condessa Marburg
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. · Isabelle 'Izzy' Hartley
- Top of the Lake · Caroline Platt
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles · Hiidrala (Voice)
- Super City
- Lez Chat · Construction Worker
- Adventure Time · General Tarsal (Voice)
- Spartacus · Lucretia
- Battlestar Galactica: The Plan · D'Anna Biers (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Angel of Death · Vera
- Bitch Slap · Mother Superior
- Parks and Recreation · Diane Lewis
- Angel of Death · Vera
- RuPaul's Drag Race · Self
- Bedtime Stories · Aspen
- Justice League: The New Frontier · Wonder Woman (Voice)
- Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight · Goldmoon (Voice)
- Lucy Lawless in Concert
- Burn Notice · Evelyn
- Flight of the Conchords · Paula
- The Darkroom · Cheryl
- The Reichen Show · Self
- Vampire Bats · Maddy Rierdon
- Locusts · Maddy Rierdon
- American Dad! · Stacy (Voice)
- Boogeyman · Tim's Mother
- Battlestar Galactica · D'Anna Biers
- Veronica Mars · Agent Morris
- Double Dare · Self
- EuroTrip · Madame Vandersexxx
- The L Word · Marybeth Duffy
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest · Self
- Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless · Self
- Tarzan · Kathleen Clayton
- Two and a Half Men · Pamela
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! · Self
- Less than Perfect · Tracy Fletcher
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell · Art Teacher (archive footage)
- CSI: Miami · Audrey Yates
- Spider-Man · Punk Rock Girl
- A Friend in Need: The Director's Cut · Xena
- The Bernie Mac Show · Lucy Lawless
- Ginger Snaps · Announcer on School's PA System (Uncredited)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm · Lucy Lawless
- I'll Make You Happy · Self
- Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus · Xena (Voice)
- Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen · Xena
- The Rainbow Warrior · Jane Redmond
- Just Shoot Me! · Stacy
- The Daily Show · Self
- Peach · Peach
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show · Self
- Xena: Warrior Princess · Xena
- Your Studio and You · Lucy Lawless
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys · Lyla, Xena
- Hercules and the Amazon Women · Lysia
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras · Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien · Self