Lesley Nicol
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 7, 1953
- Birthplace
- Manchester, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Return to Narnia 2025
as Self
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins 2025
as Nurgabog Weaver (voice)
Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale 2025
as Self
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 2025
as Mrs Patmore
Sarah & Duck On The Big Screen 2025
as Scarf Lady (voice)
Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir 2024
as Self
Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022
as Beryl Patmore
More Beautiful for Having Been Broken 2020
as Adel
Piney: The Lonesome Pine 2019
as Forever Tree
Downton Abbey 2019
as Beryl Patmore
Downton Abbey Live! 2019
as Self
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie 2017
as Nobel Moderator (voice)
Ghostbusters 2016
as Mrs. Ponner (uncredited)
Free Birds 2013
as Female Pilgrim (voice)
West Is West 2010
as Auntie Annie
Hancock & Joan 2008
as Nellie
Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley 2007
as Jean
Benefit to Mankind 2004
as Stella Beauchamp
East Is East 1999
as Auntie Annie
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair 1990
as Giant Queen
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe 1988
as Mrs. Beaver
Credits from TMDB.