Leigh Lawson
Actor
Careers this long are unusual: Leigh Lawson is a British actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. The filmography leans toward drama. The count stands at 37 titles, and the range inside it is wide. The film 'Casanova' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Tess' is the other credit most often cited.
Leigh Lawson
Actor
Careers this long are unusual: Leigh Lawson is a British actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. The filmography leans toward drama. The count stands at 37 titles, and the range inside it is wide. The film 'Casanova' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Tess' is the other credit most often cited.
Movies (19 titles)
Plays Tito
Casanova
2005
Plays Alec d'Urberville
Tess
1979
Plays Bernardo
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
1972
Plays Rabbi Rozenfeld
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
2009
Plays Ronnie Blum
Madame Sousatzka
1988
Plays Humphrey
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
1984
Plays Father
Silence Becomes You
2005
Plays Archie Dexter
Being Julia
2004
Plays Sir Colin Craven
Back to the Secret Garden
2000
Plays Tony Cerdan
Golden Rendezvous
1977
Plays König Marke
Fire and Sword
1982
Plays Allen
Battling for Baby
1992
Plays Giacomo Nerone / James Black
The Devil's Advocate
1977
Plays Robert Minelli
Deadline: Madrid
1988
Plays Percy Edward Anthony
Percy's Progress
1974
Plays Robert
Ghost Story
1974
TV Shows (18 titles)
Plays Alan 'Max' Lomax
Travelling Man
1984
Plays August Kellerman
The Song of Songs
1973
Plays Uncle Morgan
Queenie
1987
Plays Peter Stockman
The Adventures of Black Beauty
1972
Plays Count Alfred D'Orsay
Disraeli
1978
Plays Daniel Carter-Dodd
Coach
1989
Plays Zarl
Space: 1999
1975
Plays David Leiber
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
Plays Graham
Hammer House of Horror
1980
Plays Andrew Hampson
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
1997
Plays Oleander
The Adventures of Don Quick
1970
Plays Lester
The Nanny
1993
Plays Larry Prince
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Frank
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Paul Chater
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
1984
Plays Larry Turner
Thriller
1973
Plays Baron Paul Oppendorf
The Duchess of Duke Street
1976
Plays Frank
American Playhouse
1982
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Full Filmography 37
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
Rabbi Rozenfeld
2009
Casanova
Tito
2005
Silence Becomes You
Father
2005
Being Julia
Archie Dexter
2004
Heartbeat
Larry Prince
2002Season 12
Back to the Secret Garden
Sir Colin Craven
2000
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
Andrew Hampson
1997Season 1
The Nanny
Lester
1993Season 1
Coach
Daniel Carter-Dodd
1992Season 5
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Leigh Lawson and where are they from?
Leigh Lawson is 81 years old, born on July 21, 1945 in Atherston, Warwickshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Leigh Lawson?
Leigh Lawson is best known for roles in Casanova, Tess, Brother Sun, Sister Moon.
How many movies has Leigh Lawson been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Leigh Lawson has appeared in 19 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Leigh Lawson's first movie?
The career of Leigh Lawson began with Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972).
What is Leigh Lawson's most recent movie or series?
Leigh Lawson's most recent release is Twiggy, which premiered on March 7, 2025.
What TV shows has Leigh Lawson appeared in?
On television, Leigh Lawson has appeared in The Nanny, Absolutely Fabulous, Space: 1999, Silent Witness.
Leigh Lawson
1945-07-21 · Atherston, Warwickshire, England, UK
Allan Leigh Lawson (born 21 July 1945) is an English film and stage actor, director and writer.