Lucy Lawless

Lucy Lawless

Lucy Lawless, born Lucille Frances Ryan on March 29, 1968, in Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand, is an actress, singer, and activist. She gained international recognition and became an iconic figure for her role as Xena in the television series "Xena: Warrior Princess." Lawless began her acting career in New Zealand, initially appearing in various local productions. However, it was her portrayal of the fierce and courageous warrior princess Xena in "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995-2001) that catapulted her to worldwide fame. The show became a cultural phenomenon and developed a dedicated fan following. Lawless received critical acclaim for her performance, earning praise for her physicality, strong presence, and ability to convey both strength and vulnerability. Beyond her work as Xena, Lawless has appeared in numerous television series and films. She has showcased her versatility as an actress, taking on roles in both drama and comedy. Lawless has appeared in shows such as "Battlestar Galactica," "Spartacus," "Ash vs Evil Dead," and "Parks and Recreation," among others. She has also made guest appearances in various series, demonstrating her range as an actress. Aside from her acting career, Lawless is known for her activism and advocacy work. She has been involved in environmental causes and has spoken out on issues such as climate change and ocean conservation. Lawless has used her platform to raise awareness and promote positive change in various areas. Throughout her career, Lucy Lawless has proven herself as a talented and versatile actress, captivating audiences with her powerful performances and strong on-screen presence. She continues to be admired for her portrayal of Xena and remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry.

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TV Series

Less than Perfect

Less than Perfect

6.9
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

8.013
Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars

7.816
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

5.5
CSI: Miami

CSI: Miami

7.712
The Bernie Mac Show

The Bernie Mac Show

6.452
Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

8.21
Tarzan

Tarzan

7.294
Two and a Half Men

Two and a Half Men

7.449
Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords

7.929
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

7.4
The L Word

The L Word

7.645
The X-Files

The X-Files

8.378
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

6.951
Xena: Warrior Princess

Xena: Warrior Princess

7.528
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

6.281
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

7.191
Just Shoot Me!

Just Shoot Me!

6.616
Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation

8.022
Angel of Death

Angel of Death

5.5
Super City

Super City

0
Spartacus

Spartacus

8.026
Top of the Lake

Top of the Lake

7.059
Burn Notice

Burn Notice

7.467
The Ray Bradbury Theater

The Ray Bradbury Theater

6.9
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

7
The Code

The Code

7.109
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

7.478
Mr. Corman

Mr. Corman

6.346
Ash vs Evil Dead

Ash vs Evil Dead

7.721
Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless

Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless

10
Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

8.015
RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

7.527
Salem

Salem

7.3
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

5.543
The Reichen Show

The Reichen Show

4.8
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under

RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under

5.2
The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

3.938
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

8.332
My Life Is Murder

My Life Is Murder

7.121
On Air with Ryan Seacrest

On Air with Ryan Seacrest

9.523
Star Wars Resistance

Star Wars Resistance

6.3
American Dad!

American Dad!

7
Adventure Time

Adventure Time

8.501
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

6.951
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

6.951

Movies

Spider-Man

Spider-Man

7.314
Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

6.2
Angel of Death

Angel of Death

4.8
Mothers of the Revolution

Mothers of the Revolution

9
Boogeyman

Boogeyman

4.956
EuroTrip

EuroTrip

6.599
Peach

Peach

6.5
Bitch Slap

Bitch Slap

4.778
The Darkroom

The Darkroom

5
Justice League: The New Frontier

Justice League: The New Frontier

6.808
Hercules and the Amazon Women

Hercules and the Amazon Women

5.9
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight

Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight

5.352
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus

Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus

5.7
The Breaker Upperers

The Breaker Upperers

5.202
Locusts

Locusts

3.568
Vampire Bats

Vampire Bats

4.471
Other Men's Careers

Other Men's Careers

8.5
Lucy Lawless in Concert

Lucy Lawless in Concert

10
The Rainbow Warrior

The Rainbow Warrior

5
Your Studio and You

Your Studio and You

6.8
How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire

How Bizarre: The Story of an Otara Millionaire

10
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell

7.7
I'll Make You Happy

I'll Make You Happy

7
Antarctica from Above

Antarctica from Above

8
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

6.766
A Bitter Song

A Bitter Song

0
The Changeover

The Changeover

5.663
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen

Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen

6
Soldiers Without Guns

Soldiers Without Guns

0
Mosley

Mosley

6.8
Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps

6.886
Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru

7.3
Double Dare

Double Dare

6.7
Typhon's People

Typhon's People

0
Toke

Toke

0
The Spine of Night

The Spine of Night

6
Lez Chat

Lez Chat

1