Lucy Lawless
Acting • Born 1968-03-29
Biography
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 an actress, taking on roles in both drama and comedy. Lawless has appeared in shows such as "Battlestar Galactica," "Spartacus," "Ash vs Evil Dead," and "Parks and Recreation," among others. She has also made guest appearances in various series, demonstrating her range as an actress. Aside from her acting career, Lawless is known for her activism and advocacy work. She has been involved in environmental causes and has spoken out on issues such as climate change and ocean conservation. Lawless has used her platform to raise awareness and promote positive change in various areas. Throughout her career, Lucy Lawless has proven herself as a talented and versatile actress, captivating audiences with her powerful performances and strong on-screen presence. She continues to be admired for her portrayal of Xena and remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
86 credits
Spider-Man
Movie • 2002
Punk Rock Girl
Bedtime Stories
Movie • 2008
Aspen
Angel of Death
Movie • 2009
Vera
Mothers of the Revolution
Movie • 2021
Self
Boogeyman
Movie • 2005
Tim's Mother
EuroTrip
Movie • 2004
Madame Vandersexxx
Peach
Movie • 1996
Peach
Bitch Slap
Movie • 2009
Mother Superior
The Darkroom
Movie • 2006
Cheryl
Justice League: The New Frontier
Movie • 2008
Wonder Woman (voice)
Hercules and the Amazon Women
Movie • 1994
Lysia
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
Movie • 2008
Goldmoon (voice)
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
Movie • 1998
Xena
The Breaker Upperers
Movie • 2018
Client
Locusts
Movie • 2005
Maddy Rierdon
Vampire Bats
Movie • 2005
Maddy Rierdon
Other Men's Careers
Movie • 2023
Self
Lucy Lawless in Concert
Movie • 2007
The Rainbow Warrior
Movie • 1997
Jane Redmond
Your Studio and You
Movie • 1995
Lucy Lawless
How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire
Movie • 2014
Self
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
Movie • 2002
Art Teacher (archive footage)
I'll Make You Happy
Movie • 1999
self
Antarctica from Above
Movie • 2022
Narrator
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Movie • 2009
D'Anna Biers (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Bitter Song
Movie • 1990
Nurse 1
The Changeover
Movie • 2017
Miryam Carlisle
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
Movie • 1997
Xena
Soldiers Without Guns
Movie • 2019
Narrator
Mosley
Movie • 2019
Bera (voice)
Ginger Snaps
Movie • 2000
Announcer on School's PA System (Uncredited)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Movie • 2022
Nun-Chuck (voice)
Double Dare
Movie • 2004
Self
Typhon's People
Movie • 1993
Mink Tertius
Toke
Movie • 2020
Duke
The Spine of Night
Movie • 2021
Tzod (voice)
Lez Chat
Movie • 2010
Construction Worker
Pike River
Movie • 2025
Helen Kelly
Less than Perfect
TV • 2002
Tracy Fletcher
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Lucy Lawless (voice)
Veronica Mars
TV • 2004
Agent Morris
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
CSI: Miami
TV • 2002
Audrey Yates
The Bernie Mac Show
TV • 2001
Lucy Lawless
Battlestar Galactica
TV • 2004
D'Anna Biers
Tarzan
TV • 2003
Kathleen Clayton
Two and a Half Men
TV • 2003
Pamela
Flight of the Conchords
TV • 2007
Paula
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
TV • 2017
Self
The L Word
TV • 2004
Marybeth Duffy
The X-Files
TV • 1993
Shannon McMahon
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
TV • 1995
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV • 1995
Xena
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV • 2015
Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TV • 1993
Self - Guest
Just Shoot Me!
TV • 1997
Stacy
Parks and Recreation
TV • 2009
Diane Lewis
Angel of Death
TV • 2009
Vera
Super City
TV • 2011
Spartacus
TV • 2010
Lucretia
Top of the Lake
TV • 2013
Caroline Platt
Burn Notice
TV • 2007
Evelyn
The Ray Bradbury Theater
TV • 1985
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host
The Code
TV • 2014
Alex Wisham
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
TV • 2013
Isabelle 'Izzy' Hartley
Mr. Corman
TV • 2021
Cheryl
Ash vs Evil Dead
TV • 2015
Ruby Knowby
Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless
TV • 2003
Self
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV • 2000
Lucy Lawless
RuPaul's Drag Race
TV • 2009
Self - Guest Judge
Salem
TV • 2014
Condessa Marburg
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TV • 1988
Self
The Reichen Show
TV • 2005
Self
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
TV • 1996
Self
Drag Race Down Under
TV • 2021
Self - Guest Judge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TV • 2012
Hiidrala (voice)
My Life Is Murder
TV • 2019
Alexa Crowe
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
TV • 2004
Self
Star Wars Resistance
TV • 2018
Aeosian Queen (voice)
American Dad!
TV • 2005
Stacy (voice)
Adventure Time
TV • 2010
General Tarsal (voice)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
TV • 1995
Lyla
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
TV • 1995
Xena
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
TV • 1994
Self
Spartacus: House of Ashur
TV • 2025
Lucretia