Lynn Farleigh

Lynn Farleigh

83 · Born: May 3, 1942

Personal Details

BornMay 3, 1942 Bath, Somerset, England, UK
Spouse
  • John Woodvine

    ( Nov 1, 1996 to Jul 23, 2025 )
  • David Yip

    ( Sep 1, 1989 to Jul 23, 2025 )
  • Michael Jayston

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Lynn Farleigh, a renowned British actress, entered this world on May 3, 1942, in the charming city of Bath, located in the picturesque county of Somerset, England, United Kingdom. Throughout her illustrious career, she has captivated audiences with her remarkable performances in a wide range of cinematic and television productions.

Some of her most notable roles include the iconic 1978 animated film "Watership Down", where she lent her voice to bring the beloved characters to life. Additionally, she appeared in the 2006 biographical drama "Miss Potter", which tells the inspiring story of the life and times of beloved children's author Beatrix Potter.

More recently, she has taken on the role of a seasoned actress, appearing in the 2023 television series "The Flash", a superhero drama that has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Beyond her impressive filmography, Lynn Farleigh has also been blessed with a loving family, having been married to the talented actor John Woodvine since November 1996.

Prior to her union with John Woodvine, Lynn Farleigh was previously married to the esteemed actors Michael Jayston and David Yip, with whom she shared a deep and abiding love for the world of acting.

Career

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2025
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2023
The Flash
The Flash as Judge
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2010
{"id":468,"title":"Sherlock","year":2010,"character":"Professor Cairns","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/sherlock","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/39fm2p02ehkg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/39fm2p02ehkg.jpg"},"released":1}
Sherlock
Sherlock as Professor Cairns
{"id":7968,"title":"Miss Potter","year":"2006","character":"Lady Sybil","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/miss-potter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7dvl00v8pb50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7dvl00v8pb50.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Miss Potter
Miss Potter as Lady Sybil
{"id":9696,"title":"Wycliffe","year":1998,"character":"Helen Wycliffe","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/wycliffe","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9696.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9696.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Wycliffe
Wycliffe as Helen Wycliffe
{"id":46124,"title":"FairyTale: A True Story","year":"1997","character":"Mrs. Thornton, the Teacher","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/fairytale-a-true-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74b0ngodtne0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74b0ngodtne0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
FairyTale: A True Story
FairyTale: A True Story as Mrs. Thornton, the Teacher
{"id":103833754,"title":"The Ice House","year":1997,"character":"Mrs. Thompson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/the-ice-house","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833754.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833754.jpg"},"released":1}
The Ice House
The Ice House as Mrs. Thompson
{"id":9656,"title":"Pride and Prejudice","year":1995,"character":"Mrs. Phillips","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/pride-and-prejudice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9656.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9656.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice as Mrs. Phillips
{"id":159284,"title":"Performance","year":"1992","character":"Helene Weigel","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/performance-1992-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159284.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159284.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Performance
Performance as Helene Weigel
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1989
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{"id":185693,"title":"Coming Through","year":"1985","character":"Lydia Lawrence","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/coming-through","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185693.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185693.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Coming Through
Coming Through as Lydia Lawrence
{"id":63594,"title":"Antony & Cleopatra","year":"1981","character":"Octavia","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/antony-cleopatra-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63594.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63594.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
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1980
Play for Today
Play for Today as Catherine Clements
{"id":22905,"title":"Watership Down","year":"1978","character":"Cat (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/watership-down","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2009111ehkvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2009111ehkvg.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Watership Down
Watership Down as Cat (voice)
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Out
Out as Anne Ross
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The Word
The Word as Valerie Hughs
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1977
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1976
Bill Brand
Bill Brand as Miriam Brand
{"id":64717,"title":"Voices","year":"1973","character":"The Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/voices","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64717.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64717.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Voices
Voices as The Mother
{"id":10281,"title":"The Guardians","year":1971,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/the-guardians","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10281.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1970
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{"id":81960,"title":"Three Into Two Won't Go","year":"1969","character":"Janet","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/three-into-two-wont-go-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81960.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81960.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
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{"id":166473,"title":"All's Well That Ends Well","year":"1968","character":"Helena","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/alls-well-that-ends-well-1968-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166473.jpg"},"released":1}
1968