Lesley Sharp
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Lesley Sharp has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. The count stands at 61 titles, and the range inside it is wide. Among all the titles, 'From Hell' is the one that reached the widest audience. Among the rest of the work, 'Inkheart' stands out.
Lesley Sharp
27 Movies · 34 Series
Lesley Sharp has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. The count stands at 61 titles, and the range inside it is wide. Among all the titles, 'From Hell' is the one that reached the widest audience. Among the rest of the work, 'Inkheart' stands out.
Movies
Plays Mortola
Inkheart
2008
Plays Peggy
Pillion
2025
Plays Jean Horsefall
The Full Monty
1997
Plays Kate Eddowes
From Hell
2001
Plays Louise
Naked
1993
Plays Jessie Barnes
Vera Drake
2004
Plays Mrs. Unsworth
Priest
1995
Plays Kath
Cheeky
2003
Plays Doreen
Brighton
2019
Plays Lesley Coppin
Planespotting
2005
Plays Morwenna
Catherine Called Birdy
2022
Plays Jessica
Close My Eyes
1991
Plays Michelle
Rita, Sue and Bob Too
1987
Plays Jenny
The Rachel Papers
1989
Plays Gaynor
Help
2021
Plays Mrs. Joe
Great Expectations
1999
Plays Alice
All That You Love Will Be Carried Away
2017
Plays Louisa Evans, aka 'Aunty Lou'
Carrie's War
2004
Plays Ms. James
Syrup
1994
TV Shows
Plays DC Janet Scott
Scott & Bailey
2011
Plays Theresa Mullen
Playing the Field
1998
Plays Alison Mundy
Afterlife
2005
Plays Petra Dillon
Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993
Plays Jen Pemberton
Living the Dream
2017
Plays Director General Madeline Delaney
Red Eye
2024
Plays Hannah Laing
Before We Die
2021
Plays Trudy Graham
Clocking Off
2000
Plays Carol Murphy
Daylight Robbery
1999
Plays Jean Horsefall
The Full Monty
2023
Plays Lucy Cannonbury
Paranoid
2016
Plays Rose Cooper
Bob & Rose
2001
Plays Christine Stranks
Common As Muck
1994
Plays Monica
Bergerac
2025
Plays Louise
Naked
1993
Plays Petronella Van Daan
The Diary of Anne Frank
2009
Plays Constance 'Connie' Martin, nee Davies
Dandelion Dead
1994
Plays Anne
The Children
2008
Plays Mary
Capital
2015
Plays DC Margaret Oliver
Three Girls
2017
Plays Woman
ScreenPlay
1986
Plays Judith Roach
The Second Coming
2003
Plays Mrs Bell
Cranford
2007
Plays Mrs Joe
Great Expectations
1999
Plays Rosalind
Fate: The Winx Saga
2021
Plays Hetty
A Ghost Story for Christmas
1971
Plays Martha
Nature Boy
2000
Plays Sylvie
Moving On
2009
Plays Anne Sutherland
Prime Suspect
1991
Plays Sky Silvestry
Doctor Who
2005
Latest Trailers
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Pillion
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Pillion
Peggy
2025
Film
Bergerac
Monica · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
Red Eye
Director General Madeline Delaney · 12 episodes
2024–
TV
The Full Monty
Jean Horsefall · 8 episodes
2023–
TV
Catherine Called Birdy
Morwenna
2022
Film
Help
Gaynor
2021
Film
National Theatre Live: Paradise
Philoctetes
2021
Film
Before We Die
Hannah Laing · 11 episodes
2021–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lesley Sharp and where are they from?
Lesley Sharp is 66 years old, born on April 3, 1960 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Lesley Sharp?
Lesley Sharp is best known for roles in From Hell, Inkheart, The Full Monty.
How many movies has Lesley Sharp been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Lesley Sharp has appeared in 27 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was Lesley Sharp's first movie?
The career of Lesley Sharp began with Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987).
What is Lesley Sharp's most recent movie or series?
Lesley Sharp's most recent release is Pillion, which premiered on November 28, 2025.
What TV shows has Lesley Sharp appeared in?
On television, Lesley Sharp has appeared in Doctor Who, Fate: The Winx Saga, Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Diary of Anne Frank.
Lesley Sharp
1960-04-03 · Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
Lesley Sharp is an outstanding film and television actress who has been nominated for many prestigious awards, including BAFTA Best Supporting Actress (nominated) for 'The Full Monty', RTS Television Award for Best Actress (Winner) and Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actress (Winner) for her drama series for 'Afterlife'.