Lesley Sharp

Lesley Sharp

65 · Born: Apr 3, 1960

Personal Details

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BornApr 3, 1960 Manchester, England, UK

Biography

Lesley Sharp, a renowned British actress and director, entered this world on April 3, 1960, in Manchester, England, a city steeped in history and culture. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry, with standout performances in critically acclaimed films such as "Naked" (1993),"The Full Monty" (1997),and "From Hell" (2001).

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Lesley has also found happiness in her personal life. She has been married to the talented actor Nicholas Gleaves since February 1994, and together they have been blessed with two children. This beautiful family has been a constant source of inspiration and joy for Lesley, and she continues to be a shining example of a woman who has achieved great success while maintaining a strong sense of values and priorities.

Career

2025
Pillion
Pillion as Peggy
2024
Red Eye
Red Eye as Director General Madeline Delaney
2023
The Full Monty
The Full Monty as Jean Horsefall
2022
2021
Help
Help as Gaynor
Before We Die
Before We Die as Hannah Laing
2019
Brighton
Brighton as Doreen
Inside the Bank of England
Inside the Bank of England as Narrator (Voice)
Living the Dream
Living the Dream as Jen Pemberton
2018
Dusty and Me
Dusty and Me as Lil Springfield
2017
Three Girls
Three Girls as DC Margaret Oliver
2016
Paranoid
Paranoid as Lucy Cannonbury
2015
Capital
Capital as Mary
2014
Scott & Bailey
Scott & Bailey as DC Janet Scott
2011
Shirley
Shirley as Eliza Bassey
2009
In Passing
In Passing as Fay Travers
The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank as Petronella Van Daan
Cranford
Cranford as Mrs Bell
2008
Inkheart
Inkheart as Mortola
2006
Afterlife
Afterlife as Alison Mundy
2005
Our Hidden Lives
Our Hidden Lives as Edie Rutherford
Planespotting
Planespotting as Lesley Coppin
Born with Two Mothers
Born with Two Mothers as Laura Mayfield
2004
Carrie's War
Carrie's War as Louisa Evans, aka 'Aunty Lou'
Vera Drake
Vera Drake as Jessie Barnes
2003
Carla
Carla as Helen North
Cheeky
Cheeky as Kath
The Second Coming
The Second Coming as Judith Roach
2001
From Hell
From Hell as Kate Eddowes
Bob & Rose
Bob & Rose as Rose Cooper
Clocking Off
Clocking Off as Trudy Graham
2000
Playing the Field
Playing the Field as Theresa Mullen
1999
1997
The Full Monty
The Full Monty as Jean Horsefall
Common As Muck
Common As Muck as Christine Stranks
1996
The Moonstone
The Moonstone as Rosanna Spearman
1995
Priest
Priest as Mrs. Unsworth
Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect as Anne Sutherland
1994
1993
Naked
Naked as Louise
1991
Performance
Performance as Dull Gret / Angie
Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes as Jessica
1989
1988
The Love Child
The Love Child as Bernadette
1987
Screenplay
Screenplay as Valerie