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Born in [[Brighton]], Manville was raised in [[Hove]], [[East Sussex]],<ref name=Guard200708>{{citeweb|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2007/aug/12/theatre|title=The mother superior|publisher=The Guardian|date=2007-08-12|accessdate=2010-05-20}}</ref> one of two daughters of a [[taxi driver]].<ref name=Guard200708/><ref name=Standard23791544/> Training as a [[soprano]] singer from aged eight, she became twice under18 champion of Sussex.<ref name=Guard200708/> She began acting as a teenager, appearing in [[television]] series such as the [[soap opera]] ''[[Emmerdale|Emmerdale Farm]]''(1974–1976) and ''[[King Cinder]].'' As a result, aged 15 she gained a place at the [[Italia Conti Stage School]].<ref name=Telg3666995>{{citeweb|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/3666995/The-world-of-Lesley-Manville-actress.html|title=The world of Lesley Manville, actress|author=Naomi West|publisher=daily Telegraph|date=2007-08-04|accessdate=2010-05-20}}</ref> |
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After turning down teacher [[Arlene Phillips]] invitation to join her new dance troupe ''[[Hot Gossip]],''<ref name=Standard23791544/><ref name=Telg3666995/> she |
After turning down teacher [[Arlene Phillips]] invitation to join her new dance troupe ''[[Hot Gossip]],''<ref name=Guard200708/><ref name=Standard23791544/><ref name=Telg3666995/> she was taught improvisation by Italia Conti teacher [[Julia Carey]].<ref name=Guard200708/> |
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Her first job was in [[West End Theatre]] was the musical ''[[I and Albert]]'' directed by [[John Schlesinger]],<ref name=Guard200708/> which was followed by television presentation on [[Westward Television]]'s version of the BBC's ''[[Blue Peter]].'' But Manville built a career as a distinct actress of theatre, appearing in new plays at the [[Royal Shakespeare Company]]'s Warehouse and [[Royal Court Theatre]]. She played Sister Croy in ''[[The Sons of Light]]''; Ali in ''[[Savage Amusement]]''; Isabel in ''[[Trust Us]]'' and Lucy in Lucy Page's ''Lucy.'' |
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In 1979 she met [[Mike Leigh]], who was looking for RSC actors who could [[improvisation|improvise]].<ref name=Standard23791544/> She starred in the 1980 [[BBC]] play ''[[Grown-Ups]]''. She subsequently appeared in the [[film]]s ''[[High Hopes]]'', ''[[Secrets & Lies (film)|Secrets & Lies]]'', ''[[Topsy Turvy]]'' and ''[[All or Nothing (film)|All or Nothing]]''. |
In 1979 she met [[Mike Leigh]], who was looking for RSC actors who could [[improvisation|improvise]].<ref name=Standard23791544/> She starred in the 1980 [[BBC]] play ''[[Grown-Ups]]''. She subsequently appeared in the [[film]]s ''[[High Hopes]]'', ''[[Secrets & Lies (film)|Secrets & Lies]]'', ''[[Topsy Turvy]]'' and ''[[All or Nothing (film)|All or Nothing]]''. |
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| Spouse(s) | Gary Oldman (1988 - 1990) Joe Dixon (born 1965) Divorced |
Lesley Manville (born 12 March 1956) is an English actress.
Biography
Born in Brighton, Manville was raised in Hove, East Sussex,[1] one of two daughters of a taxi driver.[1][2] Training as a soprano singer from aged eight, she became twice under18 champion of Sussex.[1] She began acting as a teenager, appearing in television series such as the soap opera Emmerdale Farm(1974–1976) and King Cinder. As a result, aged 15 she gained a place at the Italia Conti Stage School.[3]
Career
After turning down teacher Arlene Phillips invitation to join her new dance troupe Hot Gossip,[1][2][3] she was taught improvisation by Italia Conti teacher Julia Carey.[1]
Her first job was in West End Theatre was the musical I and Albert directed by John Schlesinger,[1] which was followed by television presentation on Westward Television's version of the BBC's Blue Peter. But Manville built a career as a distinct actress of theatre, appearing in new plays at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Warehouse and Royal Court Theatre. She played Sister Croy in The Sons of Light; Ali in Savage Amusement; Isabel in Trust Us and Lucy in Lucy Page's Lucy.
In 1979 she met Mike Leigh, who was looking for RSC actors who could improvise.[2] She starred in the 1980 BBC play Grown-Ups. She subsequently appeared in the films High Hopes, Secrets & Lies, Topsy Turvy and All or Nothing.
Other film appearances include: Dance with a Stranger, Sammy and Rosie Get Laid, High Season and The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael.
Manville has also remained active on television, with credits such as The Gentle Touch, Coronation Street, Bulman, Soldier Soldier, Ain't Misbehavin', Tears Before Bedtime, Kavanagh QC, Holding On, Silent Witness, Real Women, The Cazalets, and Cranford.
Awards
For her role as Nadine in the series Other People's Children, Manville received a nomination for Best Actress in the 2001 Royal Television Society Awards.
Personal life
She met her first husband Gary Oldman while working at the Royal Court Theatre. Her left her in 1989, three months after their son, Alfie, was born. After the break-up of her second marriage to Joe Dixon, Manville is single “by choice.”[2] Manville lives with her son in East Grinstead, East Sussex.[3] Manville enjoys gardening, yoga and collecting antiques.[3]
Film & Television
| Role | Film | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jill | Sparkle | 2007 |
| Mother | Richard Is My Boyfriend | 2007 |
| Sarah Carmichael | The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael | 2005 |
| Mrs. Wells | Vera Drake | 2004 |
| Penny | All or Nothing | 2002 |
| Lucy Gilbert | Topsy Turvy | 1999 |
| Social Worker | Secrets & Lies | 1996 |
| Laetitia Boothe-Brain | High Hopes | 1988 |
| Carol | High Season | 1987 |
| Margy | Sammy and Rosie Get Laid | 1987 |
| Maryanne | Dance with a Stranger | 1985 |
| Role | Television Feature or Series | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Thatcher | The Queen | 2009 |
| Phyllis Gladstone | Law and Order: UK | 2009 |
| Mrs. Rose | Cranford | 2007 |
| Sister Antonia | Perfect Parents | 2006 |
| Mrs. Lorrimer | Poirot: Cards On The Table | 2005 |
| Maria Hale | North & South | 2004 |
| Professor Diane Marquis | Rose and Maloney Episode #1.2 | 2004 |
| Capt. Annie Sullivan | Promoted to Glory | 2003 |
| Dora Bruce | Plain Jane | 2002 |
| Mandy Greenfield | Bodily Harm | 2002 |
| Villy Cazalet | The Cazalets | 2001 |
| Mrs. Micawber | David Copperfield | 2000 |
| Yvonne | Black Cab Episode: Lost & Found | 2000 |
| Nadine | Other People's Children | 2000 |
| Fiona | Milk | 1999 |
| Karen Turner | Real Women II | 1999 |
| Mrs. Allen | Toy Boys | 1999 |
| Suzy Franklin | Silent Witness – Fallen Idol | 1998 |
| Karen Turner | Real Women | 1998 |
| Susie Peel | Painted Lady | 1997 |
| Hilary | Holding On | 1997 |
| Lucy Cartwright | Kavanagh QC – True Commitment | 1996 |
| Ellie Shannon | The Bite | 1996 |
| Beattie Freeman | Tears Before Bedtime | 1995 |
| Melissa Quigley | Aint’t Misbehavin | 1994 |
| Judith Silver | Little Napoleons | 1994 |
| Bessie Parkes | A Skirt Through History | 1994 |
| Rosalind Killin | Goggle-Eyes | 1993 |
| Margot | The Mushroom Picker | 1993 |
| ? | When The Lies Run Out | 1993 |
| Fortune | Soldier Soldier | 1997 |
| ? | Bad Girl | 1992 |
| Sue | The Firm (1988 film) | 1988 |
| Karen Tait | Bullman The Name of the Game | 1985 |
| Vivienne | Play for Today – Dog Ends | 1984 |
| Liz | Objects of Affection – Our Winnie | 1982 |
| Jill Mason | Coronation Street | 1982 |
| Mandy | BBC2 Playhouse – Grown-Ups | 1980 |
| Shirley Davies | The Gentle Touch – Hammer | 1980 |
| Francoise | Wings– Dawn Attack | 1978 |
| Nikki | King Cinder | 1977 |
| Helen Wyatt | A Bunch of Fives | 1977 |
| Janice | The Emigrants | 1976 |
| Christine West | Barlow at Large – Protection | 1975 |
| Rosemary Kendall | Emmerdale Farm | 1974-6 |
| Janet | Pop Goes The Weasel | 1974 |
Theatre
References
- ^ a b c d e f "The mother superior". The Guardian. 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ a b c d Nick Curtis (2010-01-06). "Lesley Manville's six degrees of success". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ a b c d Naomi West (2007-08-04). "The world of Lesley Manville, actress". daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
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