Lesley Nicol
Acting
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.
Born: August 7, 1953
Place of Birth: Manchester, England, UK
Known For
Filmography
as Nurgabog Weaver
as Mrs Patmore
as Pam Stubbs
as Beryl Patmore
as Winsome Witch (voice)
as Mrs. Kettle (voice)
as Drusilla / Baker's Wife (voice)
as Forever Tree
as Beryl Patmore
as Self
as Self
as Connie Butcher
as Henrietta Beecham
as Ramona / Mo (voice)
as Ramona / Additional Voices (voice)
as Ramona (voice)
as Ramona / Emma (voice)
as Nobel Moderator (voice)
as Mrs. Ponner (uncredited)
as Lady Lake Spirit (voice)
as Ms. Paddles (voice)
as Marge
as Female Pilgrim (voice)
as Majorie Chummy
as Johanna
as Auntie Annie
as Beryl Patmore
as Margaret
as Self - Guest
as Nellie
as Katja
as Stella Beauchamp
as Headteacher
as Gwenda Palmer
as Auntie Annie
as Worker
as Sally Buxton
as Mrs. Swinton
as Rita Stirling
as Nora Budge
as Giant Queen
as Mrs. Beaver
as Giant Queen
as Jayne Bowen
as Mrs. Pants