Scene from Spartacus: Blood and Sand / TV series (2010)

Alternate Names: Λέσλι Αν Μπραντ, Лесли-Энн Брандт, لزلی-آن برانت, 萊斯利-安·勃蘭特, 레슬리-앤 브랜트

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• InSight (2011) as Valerie Khoury

Most Important Roles:

• Zombie Apocalypse (2011) as Cassie
• InSight (2011) as Valerie Khoury
• Duke (2013) as Violet
• A Beautiful Soul (2012) as Angela Barry
• Painkillers (2015) as Guts
• Heartlock (2018) as Tera Sharpe
• Adult Night (2020) as Leslie
• Drift (2013) as Lani
• Horror Noire (2021) as Abbie (segment 'The Lake')

Career Highlights:

• Zombie Apocalypse (2011)
• InSight (2011)
• Duke (2013)
• A Beautiful Soul (2012)
• Painkillers (2015)
• Heartlock (2018)
• Adult Night (2020)
• Drift (2013)
• Horror Noire (2021)

Lesley-Ann Brandt was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, before immigrating to Auckland, New Zealand with her family in 1999. After starting her career as a model, she transitioned into acting while working full-time and training with various coaches. Brandt appeared in several New Zealand TV series like 'Shortland Street' and 'This Is Not My Life', but gained international recognition for playing Naevia in the Starz series 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand'. She has also completed her first feature film, 'Hopes and Dreams', and is fluent in Afrikaans. Brandt is currently based in Los Angeles.

First Appearances:

• A Bitter Song (1990) as Nurse 1

Most Important Roles:

• Spider-Man (2002) as Punk Rock Girl
• Bedtime Stories (2008) as Aspen
• Angel of Death (2009) as Vera
• Mothers of the Revolution (2021) as Herself
• Boogeyman (2005) as Tim's Mother
• EuroTrip (2004) as Madame Vandersexxx
• Peach (1996) as Peach
• Bitch Slap (2009) as Mother Superior
• The Darkroom (2006) as Cheryl
• Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) as Wonder Woman (voice)

Career Highlights:

• Spider-Man (2002)
• Bedtime Stories (2008)
• Angel of Death (2009)
• Mothers of the Revolution (2021)
• Boogeyman (2005)
• EuroTrip (2004)
• Peach (1996)
• Bitch Slap (2009)
• The Darkroom (2006)
• Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)

Lucy Lawless, born Lucille Frances Ryan on March 29, 1968 in Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand, gained international recognition for her portrayal of Xena in 'Xena: Warrior Princess' (1995-2001). She began her acting career in New Zealand before being catapulted to fame with the iconic role. Lawless is known for her physicality, strong presence, and ability to convey both strength and vulnerability as Xena. Beyond this role, she has appeared in various television series including 'Battlestar Galactica,' 'Spartacus,' and 'Ash vs Evil Dead,' showcasing her versatility as an actress.