Lesley-Anne Down

Acting

Lesley-Anne Down

Born March 17, 1954 · Wandsworth, London, England, UK (age 72)

Lesley-Anne Down (born 17 March 1954) is an English actress who is best known for her roles as Georgina Worsley in the ITV drama series Upstairs, Downstairs; Olivia Blake in the NBC soap opera Sunset Beach and Madeline Fabray LaMotte Main in North and South. Since March 2003, she has portrayed Jacqueline Payne Marone in the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.

Known For

The BetsyThe Betsy · 1978
The Betsy
4.81978
MovieDramaRomance
Ruthless patriarch Loren hires racecar driver Angelo to build a more efficient vehicle against the wishes of his grandson. But things get even messier when Angelo romances two women in Loren's life -- his great-granddaughter and his grandson's mistress.
ReaganReagan · 2024
Reagan
6.42024
MovieHistoryDrama
Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.
Sin un adiósSin un adiós · 1970
Sin un adiós
6.21970
MovieDrama
Mario Leyva, famous singer in full glory harassed every day more for his "fans", takes the life that they allow him, dedicated to his art and directed professionally by his "manager". His popularity makes him be mixed in the advertising of a brand of cigarettes by advertising phrases that repeat themselves in all the languages.
Countess DraculaCountess Dracula · 1971
Countess Dracula
5.71971
MovieDramaHorror
Hungary, XVII century. After being widowed, the old countess Elizabeth Nádasdy, of the Báthory lineage, fortunately discovers a way to become young again; but the price to be paid by those around her will be high and bloody.
13th Child13th Child · 2002
13th Child
2.82002
MovieHorrorThriller
People are being killed by someone or something using superhuman strength. A clever DA Assistant is sent to investigate. Is this just a way to commit the perfect murder or will the legend of the Jersey Devil prove to be true?
Night TrapNight Trap · 1993
Night Trap
4.01993
MovieThrillerHorror
A New Orleans cop tries to track down and stop a vicious and demonic killer whom has sold his soul to the devil for invulnerability and immortality.
Rough CutRough Cut · 1980
Rough Cut
5.91980
MovieAdventureComedy
Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.
The First Great Train RobberyThe First Great Train Robbery · 1978
The First Great Train Robbery
6.71978
MovieThrillerAdventure
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.

Movies

The BetsyThe Betsy · 1978
The Betsy
4.81978
MovieDramaRomance
Ruthless patriarch Loren hires racecar driver Angelo to build a more efficient vehicle against the wishes of his grandson. But things get even messier when Angelo romances two women in Loren's life -- his great-granddaughter and his grandson's mistress.
ReaganReagan · 2024
Reagan
6.42024
MovieHistoryDrama
Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.
Sin un adiósSin un adiós · 1970
Sin un adiós
6.21970
MovieDrama
Mario Leyva, famous singer in full glory harassed every day more for his "fans", takes the life that they allow him, dedicated to his art and directed professionally by his "manager". His popularity makes him be mixed in the advertising of a brand of cigarettes by advertising phrases that repeat themselves in all the languages.
Countess DraculaCountess Dracula · 1971
Countess Dracula
5.71971
MovieDramaHorror
Hungary, XVII century. After being widowed, the old countess Elizabeth Nádasdy, of the Báthory lineage, fortunately discovers a way to become young again; but the price to be paid by those around her will be high and bloody.
13th Child13th Child · 2002
13th Child
2.82002
MovieHorrorThriller
People are being killed by someone or something using superhuman strength. A clever DA Assistant is sent to investigate. Is this just a way to commit the perfect murder or will the legend of the Jersey Devil prove to be true?
Night TrapNight Trap · 1993
Night Trap
4.01993
MovieThrillerHorror
A New Orleans cop tries to track down and stop a vicious and demonic killer whom has sold his soul to the devil for invulnerability and immortality.
Rough CutRough Cut · 1980
Rough Cut
5.91980
MovieAdventureComedy
Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.
The First Great Train RobberyThe First Great Train Robbery · 1978
The First Great Train Robbery
6.71978
MovieThrillerAdventure
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
SphinxSphinx · 1981
Sphinx
5.71981
MovieAdventureMystery
Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs - murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse!
Death Wish V: The Face of DeathDeath Wish V: The Face of Death · 1994
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
5.61994
MovieActionCrime
Paul Kersey is back at working vigilante justice when his fiancée, Olivia, has her business threatened by mobsters.
The Pink Panther Strikes AgainThe Pink Panther Strikes Again · 1976
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
6.91976
MovieComedyCrime
Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all.
Rosewood LaneRosewood Lane · 2011
Rosewood Lane
4.72011
MovieHorrorThriller
Radio talk show therapist Sonny Blake moves back to her childhood home on seemingly idyllic Rosewood Lane after her alcoholic father dies. But upon arrival in the old neighborhood, Sonny discovers her neighbors are terrified of the local paperboy. She thinks this is ridiculous, until she encounters the boy himself. It turns out that he is a cunning and dangerous sociopath, one who may have gruesomely killed her father - and others.
Hanover StreetHanover Street · 1979
Hanover Street
5.61979
MovieDramaRomance
Margaret is a nurse in England during WW2, and married to a secret agent. Things get complicated when she falls for David, an American pilot.
Today You DieToday You Die · 2005
Today You Die
4.42005
MovieActionCrime
A former thief who is trying to go straight seeks vengeance on those who framed him.
Alex & the ListAlex & the List · 2018
Alex & the List
5.52018
MovieRomanceComedy
Alex, a lovable, unassuming dog trainer is in love with a great woman - Katherine - smart, talented, from a good family. Katherine adores Alex's quirky sense of humor, honesty and capacity to listen. Having decided to pop the question, Alex is blindsided when Katherine produces a detailed list of well-thought-out "improvements" she feels will tweak Alex on their way to becoming the ideal couple. Alex instinctively rejects the suggestion that he needs to change anything. But with the threat of a new competitor, Alex decides to "do the list." Guided by a coterie of friends that include: Dave, Alex's loyal childhood buddy, best female friend Lily, her husband Michael, and their 8 year old son, Nicky, Alex's journey has him reconsider and question his beliefs, values and world.
BranniganBrannigan · 1975
Brannigan
6.01975
MovieActionCrime
A hard-nosed Chicago cop is sent to London to bring back an American mobster being held for extradition. Brannigan in his Irish-American way brings American law to the people of Scotland Yard but has to contend with a stuffy old London first.
Dark HouseDark House · 2014
Dark House
5.02014
MovieHorrorThriller
A young man sets out on a trip that takes him to an abandoned mansion that holds the origins of his dark family legacy.
Meet Wally SparksMeet Wally Sparks · 1997
Meet Wally Sparks
4.71997
MovieComedy
Wally Sparks is a tabloid TV show reporter who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the governor's mansion to uncover a sex scandal.
NomadsNomads · 1986
Nomads
4.81986
MovieDramaFantasy
One night, in a Los Angeles hospital, Dr. Flax attends to a seriously injured man who, apparently crazed, whispers mysterious and disconcerting words in French into her ear.
The Perfect WifeThe Perfect Wife · 2001
The Perfect Wife
4.82001
MovieDramaThriller
When Leah's brother dies in a car accident, she vows revenge on the doc who failed to save him.
The Hunchback of Notre DameThe Hunchback of Notre Dame · 1982
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
5.81982
MovieDramaRomance
Quasimodo, the hunchback bellringer of Notre Dame's cathedral, meets a beautiful gypsy dancer, Esmeralda, and falls in love with her. So does Quasimodo's guardian, the archdeacon of the cathedral, and a poor street poet. But Esmeralda's in love with a handsome soldier. When a mob mistakes her for a witch, it's up to Quasimodo to rescue her and claim sanctuary for her in the cathedral.
Young Hearts UnlimitedYoung Hearts Unlimited · 1998
Young Hearts Unlimited
4.71998
MovieComedy
Children of broken homes get in over their heads when they set up a dating service for their single parents.
Kill Me, DeadlyKill Me, Deadly · 2015
Kill Me, Deadly
5.62015
MovieComedyCrime
It's 1947, and hard-boiled private investigator Charlie Nickels' client is murdered and her priceless diamond stolen. The investigation forces him to do the one thing he vowed never to do again: trust a dame.
AbsolutionAbsolution · 2015
Absolution
4.62015
MovieActionThriller
When a contract killer (Steven Seagal) encounters a girl on the run from a dangerous mob boss (Vinnie Jones) with powerful political ties, running a human trafficking operation, he is torn between protecting the girl, and remaining loyal to the government agency that hired him.

TV Shows

The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
5.81961
SeriesComedy
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: Murder · 1993
Diagnosis: Murder
7.11993
SeriesDramaFamily
Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.
DallasDallas · 1978
Dallas
6.91978
SeriesDrama
The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.
WoganWogan · 1982
Wogan
5.31982
Series
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
The NannyThe Nanny · 1993
The Nanny
8.11993
SeriesComedyFamily
That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.
Sunset BeachSunset Beach · 1997
Sunset Beach
6.21997
SeriesDrama
Sunset Beach is an American television soap opera that aired on NBC from January 6, 1997 to December 31, 1999. The show follows the loves and lives of the people living in the Orange County coastal area named Sunset Beach, on the coast of California. Although there is a town in California called Sunset Beach, the show's beach scenes were shot on nearby Seal Beach. The show was co-produced by NBC and Spelling Television. Sunset Beach won two Daytime Emmy Awards and was nominated another eleven times. The show also received twenty-two nominations for various other awards.
Late Night with David LettermanLate Night with David Letterman · 1982
Late Night with David Letterman
6.11982
SeriesComedy
Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after Letterman left NBC and moved to Late Show on CBS. Late Night with Conan O'Brien then filled the time slot. As of March 2, 2009, the slot has been filled by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It will be filled by Seth Meyers in the spring of 2014, after Fallon becomes host of The Tonight Show.
PlayhousePlayhouse · 1974
Playhouse
7.01974
SeriesDrama
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the Month · 1965
BBC Play of the Month
5.31965
SeriesDrama
A BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a different work, often using prominent British stage actors in the leading roles. The series was transmitted from October 1965 to September 1983.
The Bold and the BeautifulThe Bold and the Beautiful · 1987
The Bold and the Beautiful
5.61987
SeriesDrama
Continuing drama combining romance and intrigue set against the glittering backdrop of Beverly Hills and the American fashion industry.
Upstairs, DownstairsUpstairs, Downstairs · 1971
Upstairs, Downstairs
7.81971
SeriesDrama
Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War.
North and SouthNorth and South · 1985
North and South
7.51985
SeriesDrama
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
The SweeneyThe Sweeney · 1975
The Sweeney
8.01975
SeriesDrama
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Public EyePublic Eye · 1965
Public Eye
8.21965
SeriesCrimeDrama
Public Eye is a British television drama broadcast from 1965 to 1975 on ITV1. Produced by ABC Television for three series, and Thames Television for a further four, the programme follows the investigations and cases handled by the unglamourous enquiry agent Frank Marker.
Out of the UnknownOut of the Unknown · 1965
Out of the Unknown
7.11965
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Out of the Unknown is a British television science fiction anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and broadcast on BBC2 in four series between 1965 and 1971. Each episode was a dramatisation of a science fiction short story; some were created for the series, but most were adaptations of already published stories. The first three years were exclusively science fiction, but that genre was abandoned in the final year in favour of horror and fantasy. A number of episodes were wiped during the early 1970s, as was standard procedure at the time.
The World of HammerThe World of Hammer · 1994
The World of Hammer
6.81994
SeriesDocumentary
The World of Hammer is a thirteen-part British documentary series created and written by Robert and Ashley Sidaway for Channel 4. Initially broadcast from 12 August to 4 November 1994, the series is narrated by English actor and frequent Hammer collaborator Oliver Reed.
SupernaturalSupernatural · 1977
Supernatural
7.21977
SeriesDramaMystery
Supernatural is a 1977 British anthology television programme broadcast on BBC One. Each episode follows the Club of the Damned, where a prospective member is required to tell a horror story, and their application would be judged on how fright factor. Applicants who fail to tell a sufficiently frightening story are killed.
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with Barker · 1971
Six Dates with Barker
7.41971
SeriesComedy
Six Dates with Barker is a 1971 ITV series of six one-off, half-hour situation comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. Three of the stories were further developed: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town was made into a serial as part of the 1976 sketch comedy programme The Two Ronnies; The Odd Job Man was adapted as a feature film, titled The Odd Job; and The Removals Person became Barker's final programme Clarence.
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of Fame · 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
8.81951
SeriesDrama
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
The Last Days of PompeiiThe Last Days of Pompeii · 1984
The Last Days of Pompeii
7.41984
SeriesDrama
The different aspects of life in Pompeii, a coastal luxury resort near Naples catering for the very rich of imperial Rome, mainly before but culminating in the eruption of the Vesuvian volcano, which wipes it from the face of the Earth. The residents of Pompeii include Diomed, a common upstart merchant whose self-made riches from trade allow him to consider running for political office against sitting city magistrate Quintus and an impoverished aristocratic marriage for his daughter Julia; the cultivated Greek Glaucus; the gladiator Lydon; the noble-born Antonius and his sister Ione, the evil Isis-priest Arbaces who is after (their) money and power; the persecution-fearing Christian slaves Petrus, his true love Chloe, and their secret leader Olinthus.
Bedtime StoriesBedtime Stories · 1974
Bedtime Stories
1974
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
An anthology of six plays, contemporary twists on well-loved tales with dark endings.