Lucy Lawless is a New Zealand actress best known for her iconic role as Xena in the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess.
Born Lucille Frances Ryan on March 29, 1968, in Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand, Lawless has made a notable impact in the entertainment industry through her talent and versatility.
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- Full name: Lucille Frances Lawless
- Date of Birth: March 29, 1968
- Age: 55
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Occupation: Actor
Early life and education
Lucy Lawless was born on 29 March 1968 in a loving family in the Auckland suburb of Mount Albert and as of 2023, she is currently 55 years old.
She is the fifth of six siblings, with four brothers and one sister. Her parents are Julie Ryan (née Haynes), a teacher, and Frank Ryan, a former mayor of Mount Albert and a banker.
Lawrence often described her family as “Large Irish Catholic family”
Laureth showed a keen interest in performing arts from an early age. She first came into contact with music at the age of 10 and began performing in middle school.
She attended Marist College in Auckland and later studied linguistics at the University of Auckland. At the age of 18, Lawless beganOverseas Experience” Traveled around Europe and Australia with her future husband, Garth Lawless.
Laureth’s love for acting led her to study drama at the William Davis Actors Studies Center in Vancouver, Canada. This experience laid the foundation for her successful career in the entertainment industry.
Personal life
Lucy Lawless was married twice in her life. Her first husband was Garth Lawless, whom she met while working in the Australian outback.
They married in 1988 and had a daughter, Daisy. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1995.
In 1998, Lawless married Robert Talbert; Xena: Warrior Princess. They have two sons.
Despite the difficult professional lives, Lawless and Tapert maintained a strong and lasting relationship.
Profession
Lawless made her television debut on the New Zealand sketch comedy series Funny Business, where she starred for two and a half seasons.
She then continued her studies at the William Davis Actor Studies Center in Vancouver. In 1994, Lawless gained attention for her role in Hercules and the Amazons, a play by HHercules: The Legendary JourneyThis led to her breakthrough role as Xena in the first season of Hercules.
Lawless’s portrayal of the fierce and heroic female warrior Xena was so popular that it spawned the TV series “Xena: Warrior Princess”.
The show aired from 1995 to 2001 and attracted a large number of fans and brought Laureth international fame. She has also starred in other famous TV series, such as Battlestar Galactica, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Salem, and Evil Dead.
In addition to television, Lawless has also shown her talents on stage. In 1997, she made her debut in the Broadway revival of Grease, playing the role of Betty Rizzo.
Lawless’s musical talents are also Xena: Warrior Princesswhere she contributed her own compositions and showcased her singing skills.
net worth
Lucy Lawless has a successful and prolific career, which has brought her a considerable net worth. Her net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
Social Media
- Twitter: @RealLucyLawless
- Instagram account: @reallucylawless
Filmography
- Within the law
- Bitter Song
- The End of Golden Weather
- Peach
- European Tour
- Devil
- Bedtime Stories
- Bitch slap
- Spartacus: Blood and Sand
- Ash vs. Evil Dead
- My life is murder
