Lucy Lawless

Acting

Lucy Lawless

Born 1968-03-29 · Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

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.

Acting credits

Spider-Man poster
7.4

After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.

Spider-Man

2002

Minions: The Rise of Gru poster
7.3

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022

EuroTrip poster
6.6

When Scott learns that his longtime cyber-buddy from Berlin is a gorgeous young woman, he and his friends embark on a trip across Europe.

EuroTrip

2004

Bedtime Stories poster
6.2

Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fantastical stories he makes up for entertainment inexplicably turn into reality. Can a bewildered Skeeter manage his own unruly fantasies now that the outrageous characters and situations from his mind have morphed into actual people and events?

Bedtime Stories

2008

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan poster
6.7

When the initial Cylon attack against the Twelve Colonies fails to achieve complete extermination of human life as planned, twin Number Ones (Cavils) embedded on Galactica and Caprica must improvise to destroy the human survivors.

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

2009

Bitch Slap poster
4.8

Three bad girls - a down-and-out stripper, a drug-running killer, and a corporate powerbroker - arrive at a remote desert hideaway to extort and steal $200 million in diamonds from a ruthless underworld kingpin.

Bitch Slap

2009

Ginger Snaps poster
6.9

The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.

Ginger Snaps

2000

Boogeyman poster
4.9

Every culture has one – the horrible monster fueling young children's nightmares. But for Tim, the Boogeyman still lives in his memories as a creature that devoured his father 16 years ago. Is the Boogeyman real, or did Tim make it up to explain why his father abandoned his family?

Boogeyman

2005

Justice League: The New Frontier poster
6.8

The human race is threatened by a powerful creature, and only the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash can stop it. But can they overcome their differences to thwart this enemy using the combined strength of their newly formed Justice League?

Justice League: The New Frontier

2008

The Spine of Night poster
6.0

When ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind, a group of heroes from different eras and cultures must band together in order to defeat it at all costs.

The Spine of Night

2021

Hercules and the Amazon Women poster
5.8

Hercules and Iolaus take time out from Iolaus' wedding preparations, to help a distant village under attack from "monsters". When they reach their destination, they find the monsters are in fact Amazonian women who are controlled by Hera. "Hercules and the Amazon Women" is the first movie-length pilot episode of the television series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys".

Hercules and the Amazon Women

1994

Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight poster
5.5

A barbarian woman with a miraculous blue crystal staff gains the help of a group of adventurers as an army of dragons invades the land of Krynn.

Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight

2008

Vampire Bats poster
4.5

A biology professor discovers a deadly species of vampire bats are responsible for a series of bizarre murders and now she must find a way to stop them before they are completely out of control.

Vampire Bats

2005

Mothers of the Revolution poster
7.4

On 5th September 1981, a group of women came together to change the world. These women marched from Wales to Berkshire to protest over nuclear weapons being kept at RAF Greenham Common. The Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp that followed, challenged world leaders, altering the course of history and went on to inspire millions as the world’s first and biggest female-only demonstration, preceded only by the suffragettes.

Mothers of the Revolution

2021

The Changeover poster
5.6

Laura Chant, 16, lives with her mother and four-year-old brother Jacko in a poor new suburb on the edge of a partially demolished Christchurch, New Zealand. Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who attacks Jacko and slowly drains the life out of him as the spirit becomes ever younger. Laura discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, and must harness it to save her brother's life.

The Changeover

2017

Pike River poster
6.4

In the aftermath of an explosion that rocked the Pike River Mine and took the lives of 29 West Coasters, two women step up to fight for accountability.

Pike River

2025

The Darkroom poster
4.9

A teenage boy befriends an escapee from a mental institution who sees visions of horrible murders being committed.

The Darkroom

2006

The Breaker Upperers poster
5.2

Two women run a business breaking up couples for cash but when one develops a conscience their friendship unravels.

The Breaker Upperers

2018

Your Studio and You poster
6.9

A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.

Your Studio and You

1995

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell poster
7.8

The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell

2002

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1.0

A fake commercial for a lesbian telephone hot line. A short by Kyle Dunnigan and Tig Notaro.

Lez Chat

2010

Angel of Death poster
4.7

A career assassin becomes haunted by one of her victims following a near fatal injury to her brain. Becoming a rogue assassin settling the score with her former mob employers, chaos and power struggles ensue.

Angel of Death

2009

Mosley poster
6.8

The film tells the story of Mosley, a "thoriphant" who rebels against his life of servitude and embarks on a treacherous journey to find the fabled city of Uprights.

Mosley

2019

Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus poster
5.8

Mighty Zeus brings Hercules' mother, Alcmene, to Mount Olympus, and Hercules, believing she has been kidnapped, leads a rescue mission to save her. Zeus' jealous wife, Hera, decides that it should now be her time to rule the universe. Hera steals the Chronos Stone, source of the God's power, and unleashes the four Titans from their eons of imprisonment. With these angry behemoths on the loose, only the combined forces of Hercules and Xena, together with their trusty sidekicks Iolaus and Gabrielle, can save Mount Olympus.

Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus

1998

Behind the camera