Lucy Lawless

Lucy Lawless

Personal Information

• Full Name: Lucille Frances Ryan
• Date of Birth: March 29, 1968
• Place of Birth: Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
• Nationality: New Zealand
• Occupation: Actress, singer, television presenter, activist
• Years Active: 1989–present

Physical Appearance

• Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
• Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
• Hair Color: Dark brown
• Eye Color: Green

Early Life and Career

• Lucy Lawless was born in Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand, on March 29, 1968.
• Her parents are Frank Ryan, a farmer and banker, and Julie Ryan, a homemaker.
• She has four siblings: two older brothers, a younger brother, and a younger sister.
• Lawless attended Marist College, a Catholic girls' school in Auckland.
• After graduating from high school, Lawless worked as a model and a flight attendant.
• In 1989, she made her acting debut in the New Zealand soap opera "Gloss."

Rise to Fame

• Lawless rose to fame in the early 1990s for her role as the title character in the television series "Xena: Warrior Princess."
• The show was a critical and commercial success, and it ran for six seasons from 1995 to 2001.
• Lawless's performance as Xena earned her widespread recognition and acclaim.
• She has since starred in a number of other television shows and films, including "Battlestar Galactica" (2004-2009), "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (2010-2013), and "Ash vs Evil Dead" (2015-2018).

Personal Life

• Lawless has been married twice.
• Her first marriage was to Garth Lawless, from 1988 to 1995.
• They had one child together, a daughter named Daisy Lawless.
• In 1998, Lawless married Robert Tapert, the producer of "Xena: Warrior Princess."
• They have two sons together, named Julius Tapert and Judah Tapert.
• Lawless is a vocal advocate for a number of causes, including women's rights and environmental protection.

Awards and Nominations

• Lawless has won numerous awards for her acting work, including two Saturn Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
• She has also been nominated for a number of other awards, including an Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Legacy

• Lucy Lawless is one of the most iconic actresses of her generation.
• Her role as Xena: Warrior Princess made her a household name and helped to break down stereotypes about women in action roles.
• Lawless is also a role model for many people around the world for her activism and her commitment to social justice.