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With a physical presence (at almost 6’ tall) and tough-as-nails demeanor, the statuesque Lucy Lawless rose... (Learn more)

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Lucy Lawless’s Milestones
Born and raised in New Zealand
Returned to New Zealand; appeared in small roles in numerous international co-productions
Studied acting in Vancouver, Canada
1986 Traveled throughout Europe at age 18 (date approximate)
1987 Moved to Australia with then-boyfriend, later husband
1992 Acted in the film "Rainbow Warrior"
1994 Made two guest appearances on the syndicated series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"
1995 - 2001 Starred in her own syndicated series, "Xena: Warrior Princess"
1997 Broadway debut as Rizzo in the revival of the musical "Grease"
2001 Made guest appearance in the two-part season opener of "The X-Files" (Fox)
2002 Cast as herself on an episode of "The Simpsons"
2003 Cast as Kathleen Clayton on the WB series "Tarzan"
2004 Appeared in the comedy "Eurotrip," as Madam Van Der Sexxx
2005 Cast in the thriller "Boogeyman" opposite Barry Watson

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Quick Facts

Also known as

AKA : Lucy Frances Ryan

Born

March, 29 1968 in Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

Education

  • Auckland University, Auckland, New Zealand: dropped out at age 18 to travel to Europe

Professions

actor, picked grapes in Germany, worked in gold mine in Austria sawing rocks