Lesley Nicol
Biography
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.
Filmography
Return to Narnia
2025
as Self
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins
2025
as Nurgabog Weaver (voice)
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
2025
as Mrs Patmore
Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale
2025
as Self
Sarah & Duck On The Big Screen
2025
as Scarf Lady (voice)
Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
2024
as Self
Downton Abbey: A New Era
2022
as Beryl Patmore
More Beautiful for Having Been Broken
2020
as Adel
Piney: The Lonesome Pine
2019
as Forever Tree
Downton Abbey
2019
as Beryl Patmore
Downton Abbey Live!
2019
as Self
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
2017
as Nobel Moderator (voice)
Ghostbusters
2016
as Mrs. Ponner (uncredited)
Free Birds
2013
as Female Pilgrim (voice)
West Is West
2010
as Auntie Annie
Hancock & Joan
2008
as Nellie
Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley
2007
as Jean
Benefit to Mankind
2004
as Stella Beauchamp
East Is East
1999
as Auntie Annie
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
1990
as Giant Queen
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
1988
as Mrs. Beaver