Lesley Nicol
Known for
Lesley Nicol spends most of her working time as a television actress with a long stretch of episodic work behind her. Both film and television appear on the record, television more often. Her run in 'Downton Abbey' lasted 47 episodes as Beryl Patmore. 'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie' counts among the other credits.
Lesley Nicol
14 Movies
24 Series
Lesley Nicol spends most of her working time as a television actress with a long stretch of episodic work behind her. Both film and television appear on the record, television more often. Her run in 'Downton Abbey' lasted 47 episodes as Beryl Patmore. 'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie' counts among the other credits.
Movies
Plays Nobel Moderator (voice)
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
2017
Plays Mrs Patmore
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
2025
Plays Beryl Patmore
Downton Abbey
2019
Plays Female Pilgrim (voice)
Free Birds
2013
Plays Beryl Patmore
Downton Abbey: A New Era
2022
Plays Forever Tree
Piney: The Lonesome Pine
2019
Plays Auntie Annie
East Is East
1999
Plays Auntie Annie
West Is West
2010
Plays Adel
More Beautiful for Having Been Broken
2020
TV Shows
Plays Winsome Witch (voice)
Jellystone!
2021
Plays Beryl Patmore
Downton Abbey
2010
Plays Ramona / Mo (voice)
Summer Camp Island
2018
Plays Henrietta Beecham
Beecham House
2019
Plays Mrs. Beaver
The Chronicles of Narnia
1988
Plays Mrs. Swinton
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Pam Stubbs
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
2024
Plays Gwenda Palmer
Extremely Dangerous
1999
Plays Ms. Paddles (voice)
Harvey Beaks
2015
Plays Mrs. Kettle (voice)
Animaniacs
2020
Plays Mrs Cockcroft
A Touch of Frost
1992
Plays Worker
dinnerladies
1998
Plays Mrs. Pants
Blackadder
1983
Plays Johanna
Once Upon a Time
2011
Plays Katja
Supernatural
2005
Plays Majorie Chummy
Father Brown
2013
Plays Sally Buxton
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Marge
The Odd Couple
2015
Plays Margaret
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Plays Connie Butcher
The Boys
2019
Plays Belle
Shameless
2004
Plays Mrs Morris
The Grand
1997
Plays Headteacher
Rose and Maloney
2002
Plays Mrs. Cord
Hotel Babylon
2006
Latest Trailers
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Return to Narnia
Full Filmography
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins
Nurgabog Weaver (voice)
2025
Film
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Mrs Patmore
2025
Film
Sarah & Duck On The Big Screen
Scarf Lady (voice)
2025
Film
Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
Self
2024
Film
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Pam Stubbs · 4 episodes
2024–
TV
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Beryl Patmore
2022
Film
Jellystone!
Winsome Witch (voice) · 67 episodes
2021–
TV
Animaniacs
Mrs. Kettle (voice) · 2 episodes
2020–
TV
More Beautiful for Having Been Broken
Adel
2020
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lesley Nicol and where are they from?
Lesley Nicol is 73 years old, born on August 7, 1953 in Manchester, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Lesley Nicol?
Lesley Nicol is best known for roles in Ghostbusters, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, Downton Abbey.
How many movies has Lesley Nicol been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Lesley Nicol has appeared in 13 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Lesley Nicol's first movie?
The career of Lesley Nicol began with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988).
What is Lesley Nicol's most recent movie or series?
Lesley Nicol's most recent release is Return to Narnia, which premiered on November 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Lesley Nicol appeared in?
On television, Lesley Nicol has appeared in The Boys, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Downton Abbey.
Lesley Nicol
1953-08-07 · Manchester, England, UK
Lesley Nicol (born August 7, 1953 in Manchester, England) is an English actress. She is a three-time SAG Award winner in the Best Cast in a Drama Series category for her role as Beryl Patmore in the ITV and PBS drama TV series Downton Abbey. She also starred in the 2019 feature film adaptation of the series, its 2022 sequel, and its 2025 finale.
Nicol is also notable for her role as Mrs Beaver in the 1988 BBC adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and as the Queen Giant in the 1990 adaptation of The Silver Chair. She has guest-starred on numerous British television series and also appeared as Rosie in the West End production of Mamma Mia! from 2000 to 2002. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.