Lesley Manville - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 12, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Lesley Manville's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Her roles in 'Phantom Thread,' 'Another Year,' and the television series 'Mum', as well as her frequent collaborations with director Mike Leigh. |
Intro
Lesley Manville is an acclaimed English actress known for her versatile performances on stage, film, and television. She is particularly recognized for her collaborations with director Mike Leigh and her role as Cyril Woodcock in the film 'Phantom Thread,' for which she received critical acclaim.
Early Life & Background
Lesley Manville was born on March 12, 1956, in Brighton, England. She trained as a soprano singer from a young age and later attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where she focused on acting.
Career Highlights
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Phantom Thread' (2017)
- Known for recurring collaborations with director Mike Leigh in films such as 'Secrets & Lies' (1996), 'All or Nothing' (2002), and 'Another Year' (2010)
- Starred as Cathy in the BBC sitcom 'Mum' (2016–2019), earning widespread acclaim
- Recipient of the 2014 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'Ghosts'
- Cast as Princess Margaret in season 5 and 6 of 'The Crown' (Netflix)
Trivia
- She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2021 for services to drama.
- Previously married to actor Gary Oldman.
- Her son, Alfie Oldman, was born in 1988.
FAQs
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Lesley Manville is 70 years old.
Lesley Manville was born the 12 March 1956.
Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 12th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: The Southern Manifesto was signed on March 12, 1956, by 101 Southern politicians in opposition to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which mandated the desegregation of public schools. This document articulated the South's resistance to civil rights advancements and was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
- Day of the week: March 12th, 1956 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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