Lesley Nicol (actress)
Lesley Nicol | |
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Nicol in 2019 | |
| Born | 7 August 1953 Manchester, England |
| Other names | Leslie Nicol |
| Education | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Known for | Beryl Patmore in Downton Abbey |
| Spouse |
David Heald
(m. 2007; died 2022) |
| Awards | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, 2012, 2014–2015 |
Lesley Nicol (born 7 August 1953) is an English actress, 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 and its 2022 sequel.