Lucy Lawless
Acting
Born: March 29, 1968 (age 58) · Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Highest Rated
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
Spider-Man
2002
The Simpsons
1989
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Two and a Half Men
2003
The X-Files
1993
Adventure Time
2010
EuroTrip
2004
Bedtime Stories
2008
Spartacus
2010
American Dad!
2005
Parks and Recreation
2009
Photos (8)
Movies (30)
Spider-Man
Punk Rock Girl
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Nun-Chuck (voice)
Bedtime Stories
Aspen
EuroTrip
Madame Vandersexxx
Ginger Snaps
Announcer on School's PA System (Uncredited)
Justice League: The New Frontier
Wonder Woman (voice)
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
D'Anna Biers (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bitch Slap
Mother Superior
Boogeyman
Tim's Mother
Vampire Bats
Maddy Rierdon
The Spine of Night
Tzod (voice)
Hercules and the Amazon Women
Lysia
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
Art Teacher (archive footage)
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
Goldmoon (voice)
The Darkroom
Cheryl
Your Studio and You
Lucy Lawless
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
Xena (voice)
Mosley
Bera (voice)
The Breaker Upperers
Client
Pike River
Helen Kelly
Angel of Death
Vera
The Changeover
Miryam Carlisle
Locusts
Maddy Rierdon
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
Xena
Typhon's People
Mink Tertius
The Rainbow Warrior
Jane Redmond
Peach
Peach
Toke
Duke
Antarctica from Above
Narrator
Soldiers Without Guns
Narrator
TV Shows (35)
The Simpsons
Lucy Lawless (voice) · 1 eps
American Dad!
Stacy (voice) · 1 eps
CSI: Miami
Audrey Yates · 1 eps
The X-Files
Shannon McMahon · 2 eps
Two and a Half Men
Pamela · 1 eps
Adventure Time
General Tarsal (voice) · 1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Lucy Lawless · 1 eps
Spartacus
Lucretia · 23 eps
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Isabelle 'Izzy' Hartley · 2 eps
Parks and Recreation
Diane Lewis · 8 eps
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Hiidrala (voice) · 1 eps
Veronica Mars
Agent Morris · 1 eps
Burn Notice
Evelyn · 1 eps
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena · 134 eps
Battlestar Galactica
D'Anna Biers · 16 eps
The Bernie Mac Show
Lucy Lawless · 1 eps
Just Shoot Me!
Stacy · 1 eps
The L Word
Marybeth Duffy · 1 eps
Spartacus: House of Ashur
Lucretia · 1 eps
Star Wars Resistance
Aeosian Queen (voice) · 2 eps
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Lyla · 2 eps
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Xena · 6 eps
Less than Perfect
Tracy Fletcher · 1 eps
Ash vs Evil Dead
Ruby Knowby · 30 eps
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1 eps
Flight of the Conchords
Paula · 1 eps
Salem
Condessa Marburg · 13 eps
My Life Is Murder
Alexa Crowe · 46 eps
Mr. Corman
Cheryl · 1 eps
Top of the Lake
Caroline Platt · 7 eps
Tarzan
Kathleen Clayton · 8 eps
The Code
Alex Wisham · 6 eps
Angel of Death
Vera · 10 eps
Super City
1 eps
Self / Appearances (18)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 2 eps
The Daily Show
Self · 1 eps
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · 1 eps
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 1 eps
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self · 3 eps
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · 4 eps
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Self · 1 eps
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self · 1 eps
Drag Race Down Under
Self - Guest Judge · 1 eps
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
Self · 1 eps
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Self · 1 eps
Mothers of the Revolution
Self
Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless
Self · 5 eps
I'll Make You Happy
self
Other Men's Careers
Self
Double Dare
Self
