Lesley Nicol

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.

Lesley Nicol is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025), Mr Bates vs The Post Office (2024), Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), Free Birds (2013), The Chronicles of Narnia (1988), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), Supernatural (2005), Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009). The recorded credits span 1983 to 2026, including 5 movies and 24 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.