Lesley Sharp
Biography
Lesley Sharp is a distinguished actress known for her remarkable contributions to film and television. With a career spanning decades, she has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades. Notably, she received a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the iconic film 'The Full Monty.' Sharp's talent was further recognized when she won the RTS Television Award for Best Actress and the Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actress, both for her compelling performance in the drama series 'Afterlife.' Her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters has made her a respected figure in the entertainment industry. Throughout her career, Sharp has consistently captivated audiences with her performances, solidifying her status as a prominent actress in both drama and comedy.
Filmography
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Rita, Sue and Bob Too
1987 • Michelle
The Rachel Papers
1989 • Jenny
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
2009
Whistle and I'll Come to You (2010)
2010 • Hetty
Great Expectations (1999)
1999
Priest
1995 • Mrs. Unsworth
Brighton
2019 • Doreen
The Full Monty
1997 • Jean Horsefall
Close My Eyes
1991 • Jessica
Help
2021 • Gaynor
From Hell
2001
Naked
1993 • Louise
Road
1987
Catherine Called Birdy
2022 • Morwenna
The Full Monty
2023 • Jean Horsefall
Scott & Bailey
2011 • DC Janet Scott
The Diary of Anne Frank
2009 • Petronella Van Daan
The Shadow Line
2011
Paranoid
2016 • Lucy Cannonbury
Red Eye
2024 • Director General Delaney
Afterlife
2005 • Alison Mundy
Inside the Bank of England
2019 • Narrator (Voice)