Leigh Lawson
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
19 Movies
18 Series
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
Plays Alec d'Urberville
Tess
1979
Plays Tito
Casanova
2005
Plays Rabbi Rozenfeld
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
2009
Plays Archie Dexter
Being Julia
2004
Plays Humphrey
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
1984
Plays Ronnie Blum
Madame Sousatzka
1988
Plays Bernardo
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
1972
Plays Tony Cerdan
Golden Rendezvous
1977
Plays Father
Silence Becomes You
2005
Plays Percy Edward Anthony
Percy's Progress
1974
Plays Sir Colin Craven
Back to the Secret Garden
2000
Plays Robert Minelli
Deadline: Madrid
1988
Plays König Marke
Fire and Sword
1982
Plays Allen
Battling for Baby
1992
Plays Robert
Ghost Story
1974
Plays Giacomo Nerone / James Black
The Devil's Advocate
1977
TV Shows
Plays Alan 'Max' Lomax
Travelling Man
1984
Plays August Kellerman
The Song of Songs
1973
Plays Count Alfred D'Orsay
Disraeli
1978
Plays Uncle Morgan
Queenie
1987
Plays Daniel Carter-Dodd
Coach
1989
Plays Peter Stockman
The Adventures of Black Beauty
1972
Plays Zarl
Space: 1999
1975
Plays Lester
The Nanny
1993
Plays Larry Prince
Heartbeat
1992
Plays David Leiber
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
Plays Frank
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Paul Chater
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
1984
Plays Graham
Hammer House of Horror
1980
Plays Larry Turner
Thriller
1973
Plays Oleander
The Adventures of Don Quick
1970
Plays Baron Paul Oppendorf
The Duchess of Duke Street
1976
Plays Andrew Hampson
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
1997
Plays Frank
American Playhouse
1982
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Twiggy
Full Filmography
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
Rabbi Rozenfeld
2009
Film
Casanova
Tito
2005
Film
Silence Becomes You
Father
2005
Film
Being Julia
Archie Dexter
2004
Film
Heartbeat
Larry Prince · 1 episode
2002
TV
Back to the Secret Garden
Sir Colin Craven
2000
Film
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
Andrew Hampson · 1 episode
1997–
TV
The Nanny
Lester · 1 episode
1993–1994
TV
Coach
Daniel Carter-Dodd · 2 episodes
1993
TV
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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.