Lesley Nicol

Lesley Nicol

Born 1953-08-07 (age 72) Manchester, England, UK
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Biography

Lesley Nicol (born August 7, 1953 in Manchester, England) is an English actress. She is a three-time SAG Award winner in the Best Cast in a Drama Series category for her role as Beryl Patmore in the ITV and PBS drama TV series Downton Abbey. She also starred in the 2019 feature film adaptation of the series, its 2022 sequel, and its 2025 finale.

Nicol is also notable for her role as Mrs Beaver in the 1988 BBC adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and as the Queen Giant in the 1990 adaptation of The Silver Chair. She has guest-starred on numerous British television series and also appeared as Rosie in the West End production of Mamma Mia! from 2000 to 2002. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

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Known For

Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters

2016

as Mrs. Ponner (uncredited)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

2017

as Nobel Moderator (voice)

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey

2019

as Beryl Patmore

Free Birds
Free Birds

2013

as Female Pilgrim (voice)

Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era

2022

as Beryl Patmore

Return to Narnia
Return to Narnia

2025

as Self

East Is East
East Is East

1999

as Auntie Annie

Piney: The Lonesome Pine
Piney: The Lonesome Pine

2019

as Forever Tree

West Is West
West Is West

2010

as Auntie Annie

Hancock & Joan
Hancock & Joan

2008

as Nellie

The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins

2025

as Nurgabog Weaver (voice)

Downton Abbey Live!
Benefit to Mankind
Benefit to Mankind

2004

as Stella Beauchamp