Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson is an English actor known for his roles in films such as Casanova (2005), Tess (1979), and Sword of the Valiant (1984).

Movie Actor

July 21, 1945

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Leigh Lawson, an English actor and director, is renowned for his contributions to both stage and screen. He rose to fame for his portrayal of Hal in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Henry IV, Part 1” and as Joe Lampton in the British TV series “Man at the Top.” Lawson has also appeared in stage productions like “The School for Scandal” and “Long Day’s Journey into Night,” and directed “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Besides his acting career, Lawson is a skilled pilot who has undertaken numerous flying expeditions with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. He has taken part in various airshows throughout the UK, flying a range of aircraft such as gliders and helicopters.

Some of Lawson’s most notable works include “Casanova” (2005), “Tess” (1979), “Sword of the Valiant” (1984), “Brother Sun, Sister Moon” (1972), “Ghost Story” (1974), “QB VII” (1974), “Percy’s Progress” (1974), and “The God King” (1974). He has been married to Twiggy since 1988.