Nationality British Spouse David Keith Heald Role Actress | Name Lesley Nicol Occupation Actress | |
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Education Guildhall School of Music and Drama Awards Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Movies and TV shows Downton Abbey, West Is West, East Is East, Dead Clever, The Chronicles of Narnia Similar People Sophie McShera, Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael, Penelope Wilton, Rob James‑Collier Profiles | ||
Lesley nicol actress
Lesley Nicol (born c. 1953 in Manchester) is an English actress and three-time SAG Award-winner who is best known for her starring role as Beryl Patmore in the ITV and PBS drama TV series Downton Abbey.
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She is also known for her roles as Mrs. Beaver in the 1988 BBC adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and as the Queen Giant in The Silver Chair (1990).
Nicol graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London in the early 1970s.
On stage, Nicol appeared as Rosie in the second and third years of the original West End production of the international hit musical Mamma Mia! from 2000 to 2002. She also starred as Auntie Annie in East is East at London's Royal Court Theatre, and later reprised her role in the hugely popular BAFTA Best British Film of 1999 award-winning version of the play, also titled East Is East. Subsequently, she appeared in the film sequel, West is West.
Nicol has guest-starred on numerous British and American TV series. She made a guest appearance on an episode of The CW's Supernatural, playing a German child-eating witch. She also appeared as a guest star on CBS-TV's reboot of The Odd Couple (2015 TV series) and multiple episodes of ABC-TV's The Catch (TV series), in a recurring role playing the matriarch of a vicious London gangland family.
Nicol began writing an original one-woman musical with pop songwriter Mark Mueller in 2016 and its first performance was given in 2017 at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, her alma mater.
Filmography
Actress
2024
The Wingfeather Saga (TV Series) as
Nurgabog
- Flight of the Wingfeathers (2024) - Nurgabog (voice)
2022
Alice's Wonderland Bakery (TV Series short) as
Iris
- Dance of the Cherry Blossoms/Alice and the Carpenter (2024) - Iris
- Sunny-Side-Up/A Supreme Pizza Problem (2023) - Iris
- A Special Blend/The Princess and the Hare (2022) - Iris
2024
Mr Bates vs. The Post Office (TV Mini Series) as
Pam Stubbs
- Episode #1.4 (2024) - Pam Stubbs
- Episode #1.3 (2024) - Pam Stubbs
2018
Summer Camp Island (TV Series short) as
Ramona / Additional Voices / Emma
- It Takes Time (2023) - Ramona (voice)
- The Metaphysical Reserve (2023) - Ramona (voice)
- Miracle Rabbit (2023) - Ramona
- Lem is Nothing (2021) - Ramona (voice)
- Spirit Balls (2021) - Ramona
- Meet Me in Massachusetts (2020) - Ramona / Emma (voice)
- Ghost Baby Jabberwock (2020) - Ramona (voice)
- Witches in the City (2020) - Ramona / Additional Voices (voice)
- Susie's Ark (2020) - Ramona (voice)
- Honeydew Hatch (2020) - Ramona (voice)
- Acorn Graduation (2020) - Ramona (voice)
- Meeting of the Minds (2020) - Ramona (voice)
- Midnight Quittance (2019) - Ramona (voice)
- Susie Appreciation Day (2019) - Ramona / Additional Voices (voice)
- Fuzzy Pink Time Babies (2018) - Ramona (voice)
2020
Animaniacs (TV Series short) as
Narrator / Mrs. Kettle / Baker's Wife / ...
- How the Brain Thieved Christmas: Part One/Santamaniacs/How the Brain Thieved Christmas: Part Two (2023) - Narrator (voice)
- A Brief History of History/The Incredible Gnome in People's Mouths: "Gerard"/The Prisoner's Dilemma/Math-terpiece Theater: Beachballs (2021) - Mrs. Kettle (voice)
- Phantomaniacs/Fear and Laughter in Burbank/Bride of Pinky/Things That Go Bump in the Night (2020) - Baker's Wife / Drusilla (voice)
2023
Hogwarts Legacy (Video Game) as
Professor Matilda Weasley (voice)
2022
Doc Martin (TV Series) as
Mrs. Irene Moore
- Everlasting Love (2022) - Mrs. Irene Moore
2022
Downton Abbey: A New Era as
Mrs Patmore
2021
Jellystone (TV Series short) as
Winsome Witch
- Heroes & Capes (2022) - Winsome Witch (voice)
- Pants (2022) - Winsome Witch (voice)
- Spell Book (2021) - Winsome Witch (voice)
- Gotta Kiss Them All/Jelly Wrestle Rumble! (2021) - Winsome Witch (voice)
- VIP Baby You Know Me/El Kabong's Kabong is Gone (2021) - Winsome Witch (voice)
- Must Be Jelly/Cats Do Dance (2021) - Winsome Witch (voice)
- A Coconut to Remember/Grocery Store (2021) - Winsome Witch (voice)
- Boo Boots/My Doggie Dave (2021) - Winsome Witch (voice)
- Yogi's Tummy Troubles/Gorilla in Our Midst (2021) - Winsome Witch (voice)
2022
Father Brown (TV Series) as
Majorie Chummy
- The Island of Dreams (2022) - Majorie Chummy
2019
The Tom and Jerry Show (TV Series) as
Cook
- A Kick in the Butler (2021) - Cook (voice)
- The Great Catsby (2021) - Cook (voice)
- Truffle Trouble (2019) - Cook (voice)
- Tuff Shooting (2019) - Cook (voice)
- Faux Hunt (2019) - Cook (voice)
2020
The Boys (TV Series) as
Connie Butcher
- Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker (2020) - Connie Butcher
2018
Vampirina (TV Series) as
Mary Margaret Mummington / Mary-Margaret Mummyton
- The Vamp-Opera/This Haunted House Is Closed (2019) - Mary Margaret Mummington
- Mummy's Day/Dance-lvania (2018) - Mary-Margaret Mummyton (voice)
2019
Piney: The Lonesome Pine (Short) as
Forever Tree (voice)
2019
Downton Abbey as
Mrs Patmore
2019
More Beautiful for Having Been Broken as
Adele
2015
Goldie and Bear (TV Series) as
Fairy Godmother
- Witch Cat is Witch/Trick or Treat Trouble (2018) - Fairy Godmother (voice)
- Horsin' Around/Pigs Without Twigs (2018) - Fairy Godmother (voice)
- Pops Goes the Weasel/Fairy Godmother Gets Grounded (2017) - Fairy Godmother (voice)
- When Goldie Met Bear (2016) - Fairy Godmother (voice)
- Abaca-Cabbage/Furry Godmother (2015) - Fairy Godmother (voice)
- Too Much Jack and Jill/Tiny Tale (2015) - Fairy Godmother (voice)
2017
Beecham House (TV Series) as
Henrietta Beecham
- Episode #1.6 (2017) - Henrietta Beecham
- Episode #1.5 (2017) - Henrietta Beecham
- Episode #1.4 (2017) - Henrietta Beecham
- Episode #1.3 (2017) - Henrietta Beecham
- Episode #1.2 (2017) - Henrietta Beecham
- Episode #1.1 (2017) - Henrietta Beecham
2017
Harvey Beaks (TV Series short) as
Ms. Paddles / Lady Lake Spirit
- Princess Wants a Mom/Rage Against the Michelle (2017) - Ms. Paddles
- Break the Lake/The Amazing Harvey (2017) - Ms. Paddles (voice)
- Jeremy: Defender of the Forest/Princess Harvey (2017) - Lady Lake Spirit (voice)
- Rockbark Rocks/Ocean Promotion (2017) - Lady Lake Spirit
2013
Sarah and Duck (TV Series short) as
Scarf Lady / Hat Lady
- Boo Night (2017)
- Donkey Jump (2017)
- Mountain Mints (2017) - Scarf Lady
- Twang Ball (2016)
- Hat Fuss (2016) - Scarf Lady / Hat Lady
- Picture Planes (2016) - Scarf Lady
- Toggle Tangle (2015) - Scarf Lady
- Woolly Memories (2015) - Scarf Lady
- Wool on Wheels (2015)
- Decorating Donkey (2015) - Scarf Lady
- Paisley Sea (2015) - Scarf Lady
- Shallot Circus (2015) - Scarf Lady
- Seacow Snow Trail (2014) - Scarf Lady
- Bags of Bags (2014) - Scarf Lady
- The Mouse's Birthday (2014) - Scarf Lady
- Outside Outside (2014) - Scarf Lady
- No More Wool (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Bread Bike (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Balloon Race (2013) - Scarf Lady / Hat Lady
- Camera (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Bobsleigh (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Strawberry Souffle (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Fairground (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Kite Flight (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Woolen Music (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Cheer Up Donkey (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Bouncy Ball (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Scarf Lady's House (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Sit Shop (2013) - Scarf Lady
- Rainbow Lemon (2013) - Scarf Lady (voice)
2017
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie as
Nobel Moderator (voice)
2016
The Catch (TV Series) as
Sybil Griffiths
- The Hard Drive (2017) - Sybil Griffiths
- The Bad Girl (2017) - Sybil Griffiths
- The New Deal (2017) - Sybil Griffiths
- The Wedding (2016) - Sybil Griffiths
- The Happy Couple (2016) - Sybil Griffiths
2016
The Odd Couple (TV Series) as
Margo
- Miss England (2016) - Margo
2016
Ghostbusters: Answer the Call as
Mrs. Potter (uncredited)
2010
Downton Abbey (TV Series) as
Mrs. Patmore
- Christmas Special (2015) - Mrs. Patmore
- A Moorland Holiday (2014) - Mrs. Patmore
- The London Season (2013) - Mrs. Patmore
- A Journey to the Highlands (2012) - Mrs. Patmore
- Christmas at Downton Abbey (2011) - Mrs. Patmore
2015
Inspector George Gently (TV Series) as
Bridget
- Breathe in the Air (2015) - Bridget
2015
Supernatural (TV Series) as
Katja
- About a Boy (2015) - Katja
2014
Hot in Cleveland (TV Series) as
Margaret
- Cold in Cleveland: The Christmas Episode (2014) - Margaret
2014
Doc McStuffins (TV Series) as
Pip
- Let the Nightingale Sing (2014) - Pip (voice)
2014
Raising Hope (TV Series) as
Eleanor
- How I Met Your Mullet (2014) - Eleanor
2013
Free Birds as
Pilgrim Woman (voice)
2013
Once Upon a Time (TV Series) as
Johanna
- The Queen Is Dead (2013) - Johanna
2002
Holby City (TV Series) as
Pearl Palmer / Eileen McMahon
- The Lying Kind (2010) - Pearl Palmer
- Taking Cover (2002) - Eileen McMahon
2010
West Is West as
Auntie Annie
2002
Doctors (TV Series) as
Sheila Harte / Marje Hunter
- Old Haunts (2009) - Sheila Harte
- Too Late for Goodbyes (2002) - Marje Hunter
1994
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Rita Stirling / Nora Budge / Mrs. Swinton
- Strike Up the Band (2008) - Nora Budge
- Saint Columba's Treasure (1995) - Rita Stirling
- Unfinished Business (1995) - Rita Stirling
- Thief in the Night (1995) - Rita Stirling
- Arms and the Man (1994) - Mrs. Swinton
1991
The Bill (TV Series) as
Mrs. Reece / Sandra Mulligan / Mrs. Booker / ...
- Frontline: Shockwave (2008) - Mrs. Reece
- Taking Sides (1998) - Sandra Mulligan
- The Devil You Don't Know (1995) - Mrs. Booker
- Killing Time (1994) - Monica Samms
- Getting Involved (1991) - Mrs. Rogers
2008
Shameless (TV Series) as
Belle
- The Ties That Blind Us (2008) - Belle
2008
Hancock & Joan (TV Movie) as
Nellie
2007
Jinx (TV Series)
- Pilot (2007)
2007
Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley (TV Movie) as
Jean
2006
Hotel Babylon (TV Series) as
Mrs. Cord
- Episode #1.4 (2006) - Mrs. Cord
1994
Casualty (TV Series) as
Bev Williams / Frances / Jayne Bowen
- Hoping, Wishing, Longing (2005) - Bev Williams (as Lesley Nichol)
- Crazy Love (1999) - Frances
- Chasing the Dragon (1994) - Jayne Bowen (as Lesley Nichol)
2005
Marple (TV Series) as
Nurse McClelland
- A Murder Is Announced (2005) - Nurse McClelland
2004
The Courtroom (TV Series) as
Brenda Rimmer
- The Postman (2004) - Brenda Rimmer
2004
Rose and Maloney (TV Series) as
Headteacher
- Daniel Berrington: Part 1 (2004) - Headteacher
2004
The Last Detective (TV Series) as
Stella Beauchamp
- Benefit to Mankind (2004) - Stella Beauchamp
1999
A Touch of Frost (TV Series) as
Mrs. Cockroft
- Line of Fire: Part 2 (2000) - Mrs. Cockroft
- Line of Fire: Part 1 (1999) - Mrs. Cockroft
1999
Extremely Dangerous (TV Mini Series) as
Gwenda Palmer
- Episode #1.4 (1999) - Gwenda Palmer
- Episode #1.2 (1999) - Gwenda Palmer (uncredited)
1999
East Is East as
Auntie Annie
1998
dinnerladies (TV Series) as
Woman Worker
- Royals (1998) - Woman Worker
1998
The Grand (TV Series) as
Mrs. Morris
- Episode #2.10 (1998) - Mrs. Morris
1996
Staying Alive (TV Series) as
Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #2.5 (1997) - Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #2.3 (1997) - Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #2.1 (1997) - Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #1.6 (1996) - Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #1.5 (1996) - Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #1.4 (1996) - Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #1.3 (1996) - Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #1.2 (1996) - Sister Kate Worswick
- Episode #1.1 (1996) - Sister Kate Worswick
1996
Peak Practice (TV Series) as
Sally Buxton
- Partners (1996) - Sally Buxton
1995
New Voices (TV Series) as
Joan
- Grimm (1995) - Joan
1995
Castles (TV Series) as
Gillian
- Episode #1.6 (1995) - Gillian
1994
Three Seven Eleven (TV Series) as
Mrs. Pudsey
- Episode #2.10 (1994) - Mrs. Pudsey
- Episode #2.9 (1994) - Mrs. Pudsey
1991
Paul Merton: The Series (TV Series)
- Episode #1.4 (1991)
1991
Waterfront Beat (TV Series) as
Barbara Mathews
- Repossessions (1991) - Barbara Mathews
- Microlights (1991) - Barbara Mathews
- Pirates (1991) - Barbara Mathews
1990
The Silver Chair (TV Series) as
Giant Queen
- Episode #1.4 (1990) - Giant Queen
- Episode #1.3 (1990) - Giant Queen
1989
4 Play (TV Series) as
Janet Holmes
- Dawn and the Candidate (1989) - Janet Holmes
1989
Alexei Sayle's Stuff (TV Series)
- Whistling Calculus for Tax Purposes (1989) - (as Lesley Nicoll)
1989
The Nineteenth Hole (TV Series) as
Mrs. Anderton
- Episode #1.3 (1989) - Mrs. Anderton
1989
Bradley (TV Series) as
Nicole
- Episode #1.3 (1989) - Nicole
1989
Comeback (TV Movie) as
Bossy Boots
1988
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (TV Mini Series) as
Mrs. Beaver
- Episode #1.6 (1988) - Mrs. Beaver
- Episode #1.5 (1988) - Mrs. Beaver
- Episode #1.4 (1988) - Mrs. Beaver
- Episode #1.3 (1988) - Mrs. Beaver
- Episode #1.1 (1988) - Mrs. Beaver
1988
Gems (TV Series) as
Shop Customer
- Episode #3.10 (1988) - Shop Customer
1987
Brookside (TV Series) as
Shelley Rimmer
- Give Us a Clue (1987) - Shelley Rimmer
1986
Blackadder II (TV Series) as
Mrs. Pants
- Money (1986) - Mrs. Pants
1985
The Practice (TV Series) as
Jan Metcalfe
- Episode #1.13 (1985) - Jan Metcalfe
- Episode #1.12 (1985) - Jan Metcalfe
- Episode #1.11 (1985) - Jan Metcalfe
- Episode #1.10 (1985) - Jan Metcalfe
- Episode #1.9 (1985) - Jan Metcalfe
- Episode #1.8 (1985) - Jan Metcalfe
- Episode #1.7 (1985) - Jan Metcalfe
- Episode #1.6 (1985) - Jan Metcalfe
Soundtrack
2020
Summer Camp Island (TV Series short) (performer - 1 episode)
- Ghost Baby Jabberwock (2020) - (performer: "Summer Camp Island")
Self
2022
Highclere: Behind the Scenes (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
2022
Hollywood Insider (TV Series) as
Self
- Lesley Nicol on 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' In-Depth Scoop & Reactions - Making of, Behind the Scenes (2022) - Self
2022
GMA3: What You Need to Know (TV Series) as
Self
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams/Liz Fosslien & Mollie West Duffy/Lesley Nicol (2022) - Self
2020
Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years! (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2020
New Day New Chef: Support and Feed Edition (TV Series) as
Self - Co Host
2020
Good Morning Britain (TV Series) as
Self - Downton Abbey Star
- Episode dated 24 January 2020 (2020) - Self - Downton Abbey Star
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Reba McEntire/Lesley Nicol (2019) - Self
2015
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self
- Mary Wilson/Lesley Nicol (2019) - Self
- Lesley Nicol/Alex Meneses (2015) - Self
2019
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- ET's Emmys Blowout! (2019) - Self
2019
Granada Reports (TV Series) as
Self - Mrs Patmore
- 10 September 2019: Evening Bulletin (2019) - Self - Mrs Patmore
2019
Sunday Brunch (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #8.30 (2019) - Self - Guest
2011
This Morning (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 3 July 2019 (2019) - Self
- Episode dated 20 December 2011 (2011) - Self
2019
Lorraine (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 21 June 2019 (2019) - Self - Guest
2017
Ok! TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.57 (2017) - Self
2017
Megyn Kelly Today (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.40 (2017) - Self
2017
Hidden Heroes Gala: Red Carpet (Short) as
Self
2017
Jill Robinson: To the Moon and Back (Documentary) as
Self
2016
Tea with Victoria Summer (TV Special)
2016
WGN Morning News (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 1 March 2016 (2016) - Self
2016
22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Winner
2015
Skavlan (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Avsnitt 12 (2015) - Self - Guest
2015
BBC News 8pm Summary (TV Series short) as
Self
- Episode dated 12 March 2015 (2015) - Self
2014
Text Santa 2014 (TV Special) as
Mrs. Patmore (segment "Downton Abbey")
2014
The Chew (TV Series) as
Self - Downton Abbey
- Old-Fashioned Holiday Favorites (2014) - Self - Downton Abbey
2013
The View (TV Series) as
Self
- Guest Co-Hostess Lara Spencer/Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Phyllis Logan, Lesley Nicol and Rob James-Collier (2014) - Self
- The 'Downtown Abbey' Cast/R. Kelly/Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Jenni 'JWoww' Farley & Their Fiances (2013) - Self
2014
Today (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 8 December 2014 (2014) - Self - Guest
2011
Loose Women (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #18.192 (2014) - Self
- Episode #16.6 (2011) - Self
2014
The British Soap Awards 2014 (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2014
20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
2012
All Star Family Fortunes (TV Series) as
Self
- Ed Byrne vs Lesley Nicol (2012) - Self
2011
Downton Abbey: Behind the Drama (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2011
Daybreak (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 22 February 2011 (2011) - Self
2011
The Wright Stuff (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode #15.27 (2011) - Self - Guest Panelist
2010
Maid in Britain (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2006
An Audience with Coronation Street (TV Special documentary) as
Self - Audience Member
Archive Footage
2022
Saturday Mash-Up (TV Series) as
Ramona
- Episode #5.33 (2023) - Ramona
- Episode #5.30 (2022) - Ramona
- Episode #5.3 (2022) - Ramona
2019
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #39.12 (2019) - Self
2018
Dinnerladies Diaries (TV Series documentary) as
Woman Worker
- Love Bites (2018) - Woman Worker (uncredited)
2013
Once Upon a Time: Journey to Neverland (TV Movie documentary) as
Johanna (uncredited)
2012
Downton Abbey Revisited (TV Movie documentary) as
Mrs. Patmore
References
Lesley Nicol (actress) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA