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Lesley Nicol was born on August 7, 1953 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Lesley Nicol is credited as a stage actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 73.
My Take
Lesley Nicol is the kind of performer I treasure: the one who makes the whole ensemble better. Her Mrs. Patmore in Downton Abbey was tart, warm, and quietly heartbreaking, and three SAG ensemble wins prove how essential she was to that show's chemistry. What strikes me is the stagecraft underneath, the precise comic timing and emotional restraint that let her steal scenes without ever overplaying them. That she stayed with the role from series to the final film feels fitting. I think she is a master of the so-called supporting part, which is no small art at all.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lesley Nicol
- Name (Japanese)
- レズリー・ニコル
- Reading
- れずりー・にこる
- Born
- August 7, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesley%20Nicol%20(actress)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q704443
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lesley Nicol born?
Born August 7, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Lesley Nicol from?
Lesley Nicol is from Manchester, United Kingdom.
What does Lesley Nicol do?
Lesley Nicol works as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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