- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 29, 1968
- Place of Birth
- Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Lucy Lawless
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 a…
Filmography
tvSpartacus: House of Ashur
2025 · Lucretia
moviePike River
2025 · Helen Kelly
movieNever Look Away
2024 · Director, Writer, Producer
movieOther Men's Careers
2023 · Self
movieAntarctica from Above
2022 · Narrator
movieMinions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · Nun-Chuck (voice)
movieThe Spine of Night
2021 · Tzod (voice)
movieMothers of the Revolution
2021 · Self
tvMr. Corman
2021 · Cheryl
tvDrag Race Down Under
2021 · Self - Guest Judge
movieToke
2020 · Duke
movieMosley
2019 · Bera (voice)
tvMy Life Is Murder
2019 · Alexa Crowe
movieSoldiers Without Guns
2019 · Narrator
tvStar Wars Resistance
2018 · Aeosian Queen (voice)
movieThe Breaker Upperers
2018 · Client
tvRobert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
2017 · Self
movieThe Changeover
2017 · Miryam Carlisle
tvAsh vs Evil Dead
2015 · Ruby Knowby
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Guest
tvThe Code
2014 · Alex Wisham
How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire
2014 · Self
tvSalem
2014 · Condessa Marburg
tvMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013 · Isabelle 'Izzy' Hartley
tvTop of the Lake
2013 · Caroline Platt
tvTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2012 · Hiidrala (voice)
tvSuper City
2011
Lez Chat
2010 · Construction Worker
tvAdventure Time
2010 · General Tarsal (voice)
tvSpartacus
2010 · Lucretia
movieBattlestar Galactica: The Plan
2009 · D'Anna Biers (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieAngel of Death
2009 · Vera
movieBitch Slap
2009 · Mother Superior
tvParks and Recreation
2009 · Diane Lewis
tvAngel of Death
2009 · Vera
tvRuPaul's Drag Race
2009 · Self - Guest Judge
movieBedtime Stories
2008 · Aspen
movieJustice League: The New Frontier
2008 · Wonder Woman (voice)
movieDragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
2008 · Goldmoon (voice)
Lucy Lawless in Concert
2007
tvBurn Notice
2007 · Evelyn
tvFlight of the Conchords
2007 · Paula
movieThe Darkroom
2006 · Cheryl
tvThe Reichen Show
2005 · Self
movieVampire Bats
2005 · Maddy Rierdon
movieLocusts
2005 · Maddy Rierdon
tvAmerican Dad!
2005 · Stacy (voice)
movieBoogeyman
2005 · Tim's Mother
tvBattlestar Galactica
2004 · D'Anna Biers
tvVeronica Mars
2004 · Agent Morris
movieDouble Dare
2004 · Self
movieEuroTrip
2004 · Madame Vandersexxx
tvThe L Word
2004 · Marybeth Duffy
tvOn Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004 · Self
tvWarrior Women with Lucy Lawless
2003 · Self
tvTarzan
2003 · Kathleen Clayton
tvTwo and a Half Men
2003 · Pamela
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest
tvLess than Perfect
2002 · Tracy Fletcher
movieSaturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
2002 · Art Teacher (archive footage)
tvCSI: Miami
2002 · Audrey Yates
movieSpider-Man
2002 · Punk Rock Girl
tvThe Bernie Mac Show
2001 · Lucy Lawless
movieGinger Snaps
2000 · Announcer on School's PA System (Uncredited)
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Lucy Lawless
movieI'll Make You Happy
1999 · self
movieHercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
1998 · Xena (voice)
movieHercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
1997 · Xena
movieThe Rainbow Warrior
1997 · Jane Redmond
tvJust Shoot Me!
1997 · Stacy
tvThe Daily Show
1996 · Self
moviePeach
1996 · Peach
tvThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self
tvXena: Warrior Princess
1995 · Xena
movieYour Studio and You
1995 · Lucy Lawless
tvHercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995 · , Lyla, Xena
movieHercules and the Amazon Women
1994 · Lysia
tvSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
1994 · Self
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
tvThe X-Files
1993 · Shannon McMahon
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Guest
movieTyphon's People
1993 · Mink Tertius
A Bitter Song
1990 · Nurse 1
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Lucy Lawless (voice)
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self
tvThe Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host