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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
March 29, 1968
Place of Birth
Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Also Known As
- Lucille Frances Lawless
- Λουσίλ Λόουλες
- Lucille Frances Ryan
- لوسی لالِس
- لوسی لاولس
Lucy Lawless
2.9 Popularity
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.
Known For
6.2
Lucretia
Spartacus: House of Ashur
2025
5.0
Helen Kelly
Pike River
2025
8.5
Self
Other Men's Careers
2023
8.0
Narrator
Antarctica from Above
2022
7.3
Nun-Chuck (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
5.9
Tzod (voice)
The Spine of Night
2021
7.4
Self
Mothers of the Revolution
2021
6.4
Cheryl
Mr. Corman
2021
5.1
Self - Guest Judge
Drag Race Down Under
2021
0.0
Duke
Toke
2020
Credits
Spartacus: House of Ashur
as Lucretia
2025
6.2
Pike River
as Helen Kelly
2025
5.0
Other Men's Careers
as Self
2023
8.5
Antarctica from Above
as Narrator
2022
8.0
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Nun-Chuck (voice)
2022
7.3
The Spine of Night
as Tzod (voice)
2021
5.9
Mothers of the Revolution
as Self
2021
7.4
Mr. Corman
as Cheryl
2021
6.4
Drag Race Down Under
as Self - Guest Judge
2021
5.1
Toke
as Duke
2020
0.0
Mosley
as Bera (voice)
2019
6.8
My Life Is Murder
as Alexa Crowe
2019
7.1
Soldiers Without Guns
as Narrator
2019
0.0
Star Wars Resistance
as Aeosian Queen (voice)
2018
6.2
The Breaker Upperers
as Client
2018
5.2
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
as Self
2017
7.4
The Changeover
as Miryam Carlisle
2017
5.6
Ash vs Evil Dead
as Ruby Knowby
2015
7.7
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
2015
6.2
The Code
as Alex Wisham
2014
7.1
🎬
How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire
as Self
2014
10.0
Salem
as Condessa Marburg
2014
7.3
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
as Isabelle 'Izzy' Hartley
2013
7.5
Top of the Lake
as Caroline Platt
2013
7.1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as Hiidrala (voice)
2012
8.3
Super City
2011
0.0
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
as Lucretia Batiatus
2011
7.3
🎬
Lez Chat
as Construction Worker
2010
1.0
Adventure Time
as General Tarsal (voice)
2010
8.5
Spartacus
as Lucretia
2010
8.0
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
as D'Anna Biers (archive footage) (uncredited)
2009
6.8
Angel of Death
as Vera
2009
4.8
Bitch Slap
as Mother Superior
2009
4.8
Parks and Recreation
as Diane Lewis
2009
8.0
Angel of Death
as Vera
2009
5.5
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge
2009
7.5
Bedtime Stories
as Aspen
2008
6.2
Justice League: The New Frontier
as Wonder Woman (voice)
2008
6.8
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
as Goldmoon (voice)
2008
5.5
🎬
Lucy Lawless in Concert
2007
10.0
Burn Notice
as Evelyn
2007
7.5
Flight of the Conchords
as Paula
2007
7.9
The Darkroom
as Cheryl
2006
4.8
The Reichen Show
as Self
2005
4.8
Vampire Bats
as Maddy Rierdon
2005
4.3
Locusts
as Maddy Rierdon
2005
3.6
American Dad!
as Stacy (voice)
2005
7.0
Boogeyman
as Tim's Mother
2005
5.0
Battlestar Galactica
as D'Anna Biers
2004
8.2
Veronica Mars
as Agent Morris
2004
7.8
Double Dare
as Self
2004
6.5
EuroTrip
as Madame Vandersexxx
2004
6.6
The L Word
as Marybeth Duffy
2004
7.6
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
as Self
2004
9.5
Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless
as Self
2003
10.0
Tarzan
as Kathleen Clayton
2003
7.4
Two and a Half Men
as Pamela
2003
7.4
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
5.5
Less than Perfect
as Tracy Fletcher
2002
6.8
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
as Art Teacher (archive footage)
2002
7.7
CSI: Miami
as Audrey Yates
2002
7.7
Spider-Man
as Punk Rock Girl
2002
7.3
The Bernie Mac Show
as Lucy Lawless
2001
6.5
Ginger Snaps
as Announcer on School's PA System (Uncredited)
2001
6.9
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Lucy Lawless
2000
8.0
I'll Make You Happy
as self
1999
7.0
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
as Xena
1998
5.7
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
as Xena
1997
6.0
The Rainbow Warrior
as Jane Redmond
1997
5.0
Just Shoot Me!
as Stacy
1997
6.6
Peach
as Peach
1996
6.5
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self
1996
3.9
Xena: Warrior Princess
as Xena
1995
7.5
Your Studio and You
as Lucy Lawless
1995
6.8
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
7.0
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as Lyla
1995
7.0
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as Xena
1995
7.0
Hercules and the Amazon Women
as Lysia
1994
5.9
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
as Self
1994
0.0
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
1993
7.2
The X-Files
as Shannon McMahon
1993
8.4
Typhon's People
as Mink Tertius
1993
0.0
🎬
A Bitter Song
as Nurse 1
1990
0.0
The Simpsons
as Lucy Lawless (voice)
1989
8.0
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self
1988
5.4
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
6.8
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
1975
7.0