The British actress and former model Lesley-Anne Down celebrates 71
Down’s acting career commenced with roles in British films such as “The Smashing Bird I Used to Know” in 1969. Transitioning to Hollywood, Down appeared in notable films including “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” and “The First Great Train Robbery” alongside Sean Connery. During the 1980s, Down gained further prominence for her portrayal of Madeline Fabray LaMotte in the American miniseries “North and South”
The British actress and former model Lesley-Anne Down celebrates 71
The British actress and former model Lesley-Anne Down, was born on March 17, 1954, in Wandsworth, London, England. She began modeling and acting in commercials at the age of ten, and by fifteen, she had been named “Britain’s most beautiful teenager.”
Down’s acting career commenced with roles in British films such as “The Smashing Bird I Used to Know” (1969), “Assault” (1971), and “Countess Dracula” (1971). Her breakthrough came with the role of Georgina Worsley in the acclaimed ITV drama series “Upstairs, Downstairs” (1973–1975), which brought her international recognition.
Transitioning to Hollywood, Down appeared in notable films including “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” (1976), “The First Great Train Robbery” (1978) alongside Sean Connery, and “Hanover Street” (1979) with Harrison Ford. She also starred in “The Great Train Robbery” (1979) and portrayed Esmeralda in the television film “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1982).
In the 1980s, Down gained further prominence for her portrayal of Madeline Fabray LaMotte in the American miniseries “North and South” (1985–1994). She continued her television career with roles such as Stephanie Rogers in “Dallas” (1990) and Olivia Richards in “Sunset Beach” (1997–1999). From 2003 to 2012, she played Jacqueline Payne Marone in the CBS soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
Throughout her career, Down has been recognized for her talent and beauty, earning nominations such as the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television for “North and South” in 1986.
Look back at a clip from the hit TV series “North and South” starring Lesley-Anne Down as Madeline Fabray LaMotte, 1985
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