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.
Filmography
all 85
TV Shows 47
Movies 38
self 20
Voice 6
Narrator 2
Director 1
Never Look Away (2024)
Other Men's Careers (2023)
Antarctica from Above (2022)
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
The Spine of Night (2021)
Mothers of the Revolution (2021)
Spartakus: Bohové arény (2021)
Mr. Corman (2021)
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under (2021)
Toke (2020)
Mosley (2019)
My Life Is Murder (2019)
Queering the Script (2019)
The 1990s: Totally Scandalous (2018)
Star Wars Resistance (2018)
The Breaker Upperers (2018)
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics (2017)
The Changeover (2017)
Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
The Code (2014)
How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire (2014)
Salem (2014)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)
Top of the Lake (2013)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)
Super City (2011)
Spartacus - Gods of the Arena (2011)
Lez Chat (2010)
Adventure Time (2010)
Spartacus (2010)
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009)
Angel of Death (2009)
Bitch Slap (2009)
Parks and Recreation (2009)
Angel of Death (2009)
RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Bedtime Stories (2008)
Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (2008)
Lucy Lawless in Concert (2007)
Burn Notice (2007)
Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Celebrity Duets (2006)
The Darkroom (2006)
The Reichen Show (2005)
Vampire Bats (2005)
Locusts (2005)
American Dad! (2005)
Boogeyman (2005)
Veronica Mars (2004)
Double Dare (2004)
EuroTrip (2004)
The L Word (2004)
On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004)
Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless (2003)
Tarzan (2003)
Two and a Half Men (2003)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
Less than Perfect (2002)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002)
CSI: Miami (2002)
Spider-Man (2002)
The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
Ginger Snaps (2000)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
I'll Make You Happy (1999)
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus (1998)
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen (1997)
Peach (1996)
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996)
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995)
Your Studio and You (1995)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995)
Hercules and the Amazon Women (1994)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
The X-Files (1993)
The Rainbow Warrior (1993)
Typhon's People (1993)
The Simpsons (1989)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Football Wives
Soldiers Without Guns
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1968-03-29 (55 years old)
Birth NameLucille Frances Ryan
Birth PlaceMount Albert, New Zealand
Relationshipshttp://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/a0db01ec2623bf53c3a4ca0de2eb8655 (1988-01-01 - 1995-01-01)
SpouseRob Tapert
CitizenshipsNew Zealand
Also Known AsLucille Frances "Lucy" Lawless, Lucille Frances Lawless, Λούσι Λόουλες, Люси Лоулесс, Λουσίλ Λόουλες, Λουσίλ Φράνσις Λόουλες, Λουσίλ Φράνσις "Λούσι" Λόουλες, Lucille Frances Ryan
AwardsNew Zealand Order of Merit
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