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Lydia Leonard (born 5 December 1981) is a British actress. She starred in the stage adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies, and as Jane Rochford in the 2024 TV adaptation of Mantel's third novel in the trilogy, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. She is also known on television for her roles in the BBC Two sitcom Quacks (2017), and Amazon Prime series Ten Percent (2022), and The Crown (2022–2023) on Netflix.

Key Information

Early life and education

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Lydia Leonard was born on 5 December 1981 in Paris, France.[1]

She attended Bedales School in the village of Steep, Hampshire,[2] before training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England.[1]

Career

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Stage

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In 2005 Leonard appeared on stage as Polyxena in an Royal Shakespeare Company {RSC) production of Hecuba starring Vanessa Redgrave. The production played in London's West End and then at B.A.M. in New York.[3] Also in 2005, she appeared as Caroline Cushing in the original Donmar Theatre and West End productions of Frost/Nixon.[citation needed]

In May 2009 she played Hazel Conway alongside Francesca Annis in the National Theatre's production of Time and the Conways.[4]

In 2010 Leonard played the role of Jackie Onassis in Martin Sherman's play Onassis at the Novello Theatre in London.[5]

Leonard played Anne Boleyn in the RSC production of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies at London's Aldwych Theatre from May until October 2014.[citation needed] The RSC production transferred to Broadway as Wolf Hall: Parts One and Two at the Winter Garden Theatre, running from March until July 2015. Leonard reprised the role, which earned her a nomination for the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.[6]

In March 2023, she starred in Women, Beware the Devil at the Almeida Theatre, London. The production was rated 3/5 stars by The Guardian.[7]

Screen

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On television Leonard had an ongoing role in 1950s-set detective series Jericho starring Robert Lindsay,[citation needed] and appeared in True True Lie (2006) and The Long Walk to Finchley (2008), along with a cameo in Rome (2006, "The Stolen Eagle"),[citation needed] and as a nurse in the BBC's Casualty 1909.[8]

In 2008 she played the female lead in the BBC feature film remake of The 39 Steps.[citation needed] She starred as Cynthia in Joanna Hogg's 2010 feature film Archipelago.[citation needed]

In 2012, Leonard starred in two episodes of ITV drama series Whitechapel, as psychiatrist Morgan Lamb, for which she was nominated for Most Outstanding Actress at the Monte Carlo television awards.[citation needed] In 2013, she played a leading role in the action adventure film Legendary: Tomb of the Dragon. In the same year, she played Alex Lang in DreamWorks The Fifth Estate, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.[citation needed]

In 2015, Leonard played Virginia Woolf in Life in Squares, a BBC miniseries on the Bloomsbury Group.[9]

Between 2019 and 2022, she appeared as Mariana Lawton in Gentleman Jack.[10]

In 2022, Leonard starred as Rebecca Fox in Ten Percent, the English version of the French original TV series Call My Agent!.[11] That same year, Leonard appeared as Cherie Blair in series 5 of Netflix drama The Crown.[12][13]

Acting credits

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Film

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Year Film Role Notes
2004 The Heat of the Story Unknown Short film
2006 True True Lie Dana
2008 The 39 Steps Victoria Sinclair
2010 Archipelago Cynthia
2013 The Fifth Estate Alex Lang
2013 Legendary Katie
2014 Born of War Olivia
2016 The Prevailing Winds The Hiker Short film
2019 Last Christmas Marta Andrich
2023 The Rabbi’s Son Rachel Short film
2023 Northern Comfort Sarah

Television

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Year Film Role Notes
2004 Foyle's War Marion Greenwood TV series (Series 3 Episode 1: "The French Drop")
Midsomer Murders Phoebe Frears Episode: "Ghosts of Christmas Past"
2005 Rome Julia Episode: "The Stolen Eagle"
Jericho Angela 4 episodes
2006 The Line of Beauty Penny Kent 3 episodes
2008 Ashes to Ashes Sara Templeton Episode 4: "The Missing Link"
Casualty 1907 Laura Goodley 3 episodes
Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley Joyce TV movie
The 39 Steps Victoria Sinclair TV movie
2009 Casualty 1909 Laura Goodley 4 episodes
2011 Spooks Martha Ford Series 10, Episode 2
2012 Law & Order UK Lucy Kennard Episode 13: "Fault Lines"
Whitechapel Morgan Lamb Series 3; 2 episodes
2013 Ambassadors Fergana Episode: "The Tazbek Spring"
Da Vinci's Demons Reina Isabel I de Castilla Episode: "The Tower"
Lucan Melissa Miniseries; Episode 2
2015 Life in Squares Young Virginia Woolf Miniseries
River Marianne King Miniseries; 2 episodes
2017 Apple Tree Yard Bonnard Miniseries; 2 episodes
Quacks Caroline 6 episodes
2017–2019 Absentia Logan Brandt / Laurie Colson Recurring role (Series 1); Guest role (Series 2)
2019–2022 Gentleman Jack Mariana Lawton Recurring role; 8 episodes
2020 Flesh and Blood Natalie Miniseries
2021 Red Election Beatrice Ogilvy Main role
2022 Ten Percent Rebecca Fox Main role
2022–2023 The Crown Cherie Blair Guest role (season 5 and season 6)
2024 McDonald & Dodds Lucy Holgate Episode: "The Rule of Three"
2024 We Are Lady Parts Clarice Melville Series 2; 4 episodes
2024 Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Jane Rochford 4 episodes

Selected theatre credits

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  • The Meeting (Chichester Festival Theatre)
  • Oslo (National Theatre/West End)
  • Wolf Hall (RSC/ Broadway, Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play)
  • Onassis (West End)
  • Time and the Conways (National Theatre)
  • Elektra (Young Vic Theatre)
  • Let There Be Love (Tricycle Theatre)
  • Frost/Nixon (Donmar Warehouse/West End)
  • Little Eyolf (Almeida Theatre)
  • Hecuba (RSC)
  • Women, Beware the Devil (Almeida Theatre)

Video games

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Year Film Role Notes
2011 Star Wars: The Old Republic Additional Voices
2013 Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel Katha Niar
Divinity: Dragon Commander Princess Camilla, Prospera
2014 Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan Lana Beniko
2015 Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Lucia Heavensward expansion onwards
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture Amanda Mason
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire Lana Beniko / Additional Voices
Star Wars: Battlefront Unknown
2016 Homefront: The Revolution Unknown
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne Lana Beniko
2017 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands Midas Female / Nomad Female Replicated
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Queen Marina
Total War: Warhammer II Unknown
2018 Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Nerea English version
2019 GreedFall Chief Derdre / Other Characters
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Onslaught Lana Beniko / Additional Voices

Selected audio credits

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  • The Colour of Murder, by Julian Symons, BBC Radio 4 2003, with Tom Smith, Lydia Leonard, Frances Jeater[14]
  • A Sting in the Tale – Myrtle, Mahonia and Rue, by Briony Glassco, BBC Radio 4, 1//1/2004[15]
  • Bunyan John – The Pilgrim's Progress, weekly from 4 January 2004, with Anton Rodgers, Neil Dudgeon, Alec McCowen, Anna Massey, Philip Voss, Lydia Leonard
  • The Lair of the White Worm, by Stoker Bram, BBC World Service 4 December 2004, with Peter Marinker, Ben Crowe, Stephen Critchlow, Lydia Leonard, Richenda Carey
  • The Seagull, by Anton Chekhov, BBC World Service 18 March 2006, with Ben Silverstone, Lydia Leonard, Nicholas Farrell
  • Our Country's Good, by Thomas Keneally, adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker, BBC World Service ~15 October 2005, with Nichloas Bolton, Lydia Leonard, Geoffrey Whitehead
  • How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, by Toby Young; R4 afternoon play 3 November 2006; with Val Murray, Kerry Shale, Lydia Leonard, Elizabeth Bell, Kim Wall.[16]
  • Arms and the Man, by GB Shaw, BBC Radio 3 21 March 2010, with Rory Kinnear, Lydia Leonard, Hugh Ross, Frances Jeater

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2015 Tony Award[6] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play Wolf Hall: Parts One and Two Nominated
Drama Desk Award[17] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award[18] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Nominated

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Lydia Leonard (born 5 December 1981) is a British actress renowned for her versatile performances in , television, and film, including her Tony-nominated portrayal of in the stage adaptation of and her role as in seasons five and six of . Born in , , to an accountant father and a French mother, Leonard spent her formative years in before returning to , where she grew up in . She trained at the , an institution whose alumni include and , graduating with a foundation in classical and contemporary acting techniques. Leonard's career began with early television appearances, such as in Foyle's War (2004) and Rome (2005), before she gained prominence in theatre with roles like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the West End production of Onassis (2010). Her breakthrough came with the role of Anne Boleyn in the Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies (2014–2015), which transferred to Broadway and earned her a 2015 Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. On television, she has portrayed diverse historical and contemporary figures, including Mariana Lawton in Gentleman Jack (2019–2022), Rebecca in the British remake Ten Percent (2022), and Virginia Woolf in Life in Squares (2015). In recent years, Leonard has continued to balance stage and screen work, appearing as Jane Rochford in the 2024 BBC adaptation of The Mirror and the Light, the final installment of the Wolf Hall trilogy, as Esme Wren in the Amazon Prime Video miniseries A Very Royal Scandal (2024), and as Clarice in the second season of We Are Lady Parts (2024). Her film credits include The Fifth Estate (2013) as Alex Lang and Last Christmas (2019). Throughout her career, Leonard has been praised for her ability to embody complex women, drawing on her early influences like Winona Ryder and her experiences navigating the entertainment industry.

Early life and education

Upbringing and family

Lydia Leonard was born on 5 December 1981 in , . She spent her early childhood there, living in the city until the age of five, before her family relocated to the . The family settled in , where Leonard grew up in a home that fostered her budding interest in performance. She later recalled spending time in her childhood bedroom, practicing facial expressions and voices in front of a large mirror, an activity she described as "very narcissistic and nuts" but indicative of her early theatrical inclinations. Leonard attended , a progressive co-educational independent institution in Steep near , from 1994 to 1999. Known for its emphasis on arts and creativity, the school counted notable alumni such as and among its graduates.

Academic and artistic training

At Bedales, Leonard developed an early passion for , influenced by a supportive teacher who encouraged her ambitions and made the profession seem attainable by the time she was 17. Upon leaving school, Leonard opted against pursuing a degree, instead focusing on training as a rebellious yet supported choice by her parents. She applied to various drama schools but faced initial rejections, including from the ; during this , she backpacked and worked at the department store in . Eventually securing a place at the prestigious , a conservatoire renowned for alumni such as and , Leonard trained there intensively. She graduated from Bristol Old Vic in 2003, completing a rigorous program that emphasized practical stage skills in a small cohort environment. Following her training, Leonard received the BBC Radio Drama Bursary Award, which provided opportunities for radio performance and further honed her vocal and interpretive abilities early in her career.

Stage career

Debut and early roles

Leonard made her professional stage debut in 2005 as in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of ' Hecuba, directed by and starring in the title role. The production, adapted by , premiered at the Swan Theatre in before transferring to the West End's Albery Theatre (now ) and later to New York City's . Leonard's portrayal of the Trojan princess, who faces sacrifice by the Greeks, earned praise for its dignity and emotional depth in a centered on themes of loss and vengeance. In 2006, she appeared as Caroline Cushing in Peter Morgan's Frost/Nixon at the , directed by . The play, which dramatized the post-Watergate interviews between and , transferred to the West End's in 2007, with Leonard playing Frost's researcher and girlfriend alongside and . Her role contributed to the production's acclaim for its tense exploration of power and . In 2008, Leonard took on the part of Maria, a Polish care worker, in Kwame Kwei-Armah's Let There Be Love at the Tricycle Theatre (now ). The comedy-drama, which examined intergenerational and cross-cultural relationships through an elderly Grenadian man's budding romance, featured Leonard opposite and highlighted themes of and in contemporary . The production ran from January to February, with a revival later that year. The following year, she portrayed Hazel Conway in J.B. Priestley's at the National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre, directed by . In the family drama spanning 1919 and 1937, Leonard's character embodied the fading illusions of the British upper-middle class, drawing positive reviews for her snobbish yet vulnerable performance alongside . This role marked one of her early appearances at a major national venue, showcasing her versatility in ensemble-driven period pieces.

Breakthrough and major productions

Leonard achieved her breakthrough role as in the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2014 stage adaptations of Hilary Mantel's novels and , directed by Jeremy Herrin. Portraying the ambitious and manipulative queen opposite as and as , Leonard's performance was lauded for its intensity and nuance, capturing Anne's cerebral allure and tragic downfall through Cromwell's perspective. The premiered at the Swan Theatre in before transferring to London's for a sold-out run, marking a pivotal moment in her career that elevated her from supporting roles to leading status. The production's success propelled Leonard to Broadway in 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, where her commanding depiction of Anne earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play, alongside Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. Critics praised her ability to humanize the , blending vulnerability with sharp political acumen, which helped the shows win the Olivier Award for Best New Play upon their West End run. This role solidified Leonard's reputation for tackling complex, high-stakes female characters in historical dramas. Following this acclaim, Leonard starred as Rita Allmers in Richard Eyre's 2015 production of Henrik Ibsen's Little Eyolf, delivering a searing performance as a mother grappling with grief and guilt in a psychologically intense family tragedy. Her portrayal, opposite Jolyon Coy, was noted for its emotional depth and clarity, contributing to the production's transfer to the West End's Trafalgar Studios. In 2017, she took on the role of diplomat in J.T. Rogers's at the National Theatre's Lyttelton, depicting the behind-the-scenes negotiations of the 1993 with poised skepticism and quiet authority. The play, which later transferred to the , was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Play. More recently, Leonard played the cunning Lady Elizabeth in Raphaelle Green's 2023 Almeida Theatre premiere of Women, Beware the Devil, a dark comedy-horror exploring class warfare and witchcraft accusations in 17th-century . Her serpentine, power-hungry aristocrat, opposite , was acclaimed for its blend of menace and wit, earning the production widespread praise for its bold staging and thematic bite. Earlier major credits include her turn as Jackie Kennedy Onassis in Nancy Meckler's 2010 West End production of Onassis at the . These roles underscored her range across periods and genres, from Tudor intrigue to modern .

Screen career

Television roles

Leonard began her television career with guest appearances in historical and period dramas, starting with Bunty in Foyle's War (2004). In 2005, she portrayed Julia, the daughter of Julius Caesar, in the HBO/BBC series Rome, marking one of her earliest screen credits in a high-profile production. She followed this with a recurring role as Angela in the ITV detective miniseries Jericho (2005), where she appeared in four episodes alongside Robert Lindsay, playing a character entangled in 1950s murder investigations. These early roles established her in British television, often in period settings that showcased her ability to handle complex historical figures. Her television presence grew in the late 2000s with supporting parts in acclaimed series. Leonard appeared as Sara Templeton in one episode of the BBC's Ashes to Ashes (2008), a spin-off of , contributing to the show's blend of crime procedural and time-travel elements. She also featured as Nurse Laura Goodley in the historical medical dramas Casualty 1907 and Casualty 1909, delivering performances that highlighted the era's social challenges in healthcare. In 2013, she took on the role of Queen Isabella of Castile in on , appearing in one episode and earning praise for her portrayal of the monarch's political maneuvering during the . Leonard's reputation in prestige period television was further solidified by her portrayal of in the BBC miniseries (2015). She then appeared as Lady Jane Rochford in the 2024 BBC/PBS adaptation of , the sequel to the 2015 series, depicting the scheming courtier involved in the Tudor intrigues surrounding Henry VIII's court. This performance, noted for its intensity amid the series' critical acclaim, built on her stage work. Leonard then starred as Mariana Lawton, the conflicted lover of the protagonist in HBO/BBC's Gentleman Jack (2019–2022), appearing in 8 episodes across two seasons and exploring themes of 19th-century queer relationships and social defiance. In contemporary settings, Leonard gained visibility through comedic and dramatic roles. She played the outspoken social campaigner Caroline Lessing in the sitcom Quacks (2017), the sole female lead in an ensemble depicting Victorian medical pioneers, which highlighted her comedic timing amid the show's satirical take on gender dynamics in the profession. In 2022, she starred as ambitious talent agent Rebecca Fox in the series Ten Percent, the British adaptation of Call My Agent!, where her performance captured the high-stakes world of entertainment representation. That same year, she portrayed in Netflix's (seasons 5 and 6), appearing in several episodes as the influential spouse of during the late 1990s and early 2000s political landscape. More recent work includes her lead role as intelligence operative Beatrice Ogilvy in the Swedish/British thriller miniseries Red Election (2021), a tense narrative set against modern geopolitical tensions. In 2024, appeared as Esme Wren, a royal press secretary, in the ITV drama A Very Royal Scandal, addressing the Prince Andrew interview controversy. She starred as Talia Ross in the Apple TV+ series Down Cemetery Road (2025), a based on the novel by Mick Jackson. Throughout her television career, has balanced period authenticity with modern versatility, often drawing on her background to bring depth to ensemble-driven stories.

Film roles

Lydia Leonard made her feature film debut in 2010 with , directed by , where she portrayed Cynthia, the anxious daughter in a tense family holiday on the . The film, a subtle exploration of middle-class British dynamics and unspoken resentments, received critical acclaim for its naturalistic performances, with Leonard's role highlighting her ability to convey emotional restraint and vulnerability. In 2013, Leonard appeared in two contrasting films: The Fifth Estate, directed by , as Alex Lang, a colleague of in the drama starring , and Legendary (also known as Tomb of the Dragon), an action-adventure where she played Katie, a researcher entangled in a hunt for a mythical creature alongside and . The Fifth Estate examined the ethical complexities of digital transparency and journalism, earning praise for its tense portrayal of real-world events. Meanwhile, Legendary offered a more genre-driven narrative involving ancient legends and high-stakes adventure, though it received mixed reviews for its formulaic plot. Leonard continued her screen work in 2014's Born of War, directed by Vicky Jewson, taking on the role of Olivia, an operative who aids a young woman seeking revenge against her terrorist father. The thriller, blending action with themes of identity and retribution, featured Leonard in a supporting yet pivotal capacity, showcasing her in intense confrontational scenes. Her filmography expanded into with 2019's , directed by , where she played Marta Andrich, a colleague and friend to the protagonist () in this holiday-themed story inspired by George Michael's music. The film, noted for its heartfelt ensemble dynamics and setting, highlighted Leonard's comedic timing amid themes of personal growth and unexpected romance. More recently, in 2023's , directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Leonard starred as Sarah, an uptight property developer grappling with aerophobia during a disastrous course in alongside and . The comedy-drama, which premiered at SXSW, satirized group therapy tropes and cultural clashes, with Leonard's performance earning recognition for blending sharp wit and underlying .

Other media work

Video game voice acting

Lydia Leonard entered voice acting with her portrayal of the goddess Morrigan in the 2012 action-adventure title Bloodforge, marking one of her early contributions to the medium. Her most prominent role came in 2014 as Lana Beniko, a Lord and recurring companion character in the MMORPG , debuting in the Shadow of Revan expansion. Leonard reprised the role in subsequent expansions, including Knights of the Fallen Empire (2015), Knights of the Eternal Throne (2016), Onslaught (2019), and Legacy of the (2022), contributing to the character's development across the game's arcs. She also provided voices for additional characters in the base game, such as Ladra and Lord Zavrasha. In the role-playing genre, Leonard voiced Lucia, a high-ranking Garlean officer, starting with (2015) and continuing through expansions like Endwalker (2021), where her performance supported the game's intricate storyline involving political intrigue and warfare. She also lent her voice to Queen Marina in : Echoes of an Elusive Age (2017), a regal figure in the epic fantasy quest, and Chief Derdre, a tribal leader, in the colonial-themed RPG (2019). Other credits include Amanda Mason, a central narrative voice, in the atmospheric (2015), and additional voices in titles such as Ghost Recon: Wildlands (2017) and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (2018).

Audio and radio performances

Lydia Leonard began her radio career early, earning the Drama Bursary Award upon graduating from the in 2003. That same year, she appeared as Molly in the adaptation of ' crime novel The Colour of Murder, directed by Gaynor Macfarlane. In 2004, Leonard voiced multiple allegorical figures—including Goodwill, Charity, and an Angel—in Brian Sibley's three-part dramatization of John Bunyan's for . She also featured in the thriller anthology A Sting in the Tale, portraying Dilly in Jonathan Holloway's "No Conferring" and Getty in Briony Glassco's eerie "Myrtle, Mahonia and Rue". Leonard has been a frequent performer in BBC Radio adaptations of classic literature. Her credits include the role of Sophia Furnival in the 2008 BBC Radio 4 Classic Serial of Anthony Trollope's Orley Farm, adapted by Martyn Wade. According to her official BBC biography, she played Lady Mabel in a twelve-part radio adaptation of Trollope's political series. In 2013, she took on the part of the independent Lucinda Roanoke in the BBC Radio 4 serialization of Trollope's , again adapted by Wade, where the character navigates scandal and suitors amid a diamond necklace dispute. In more contemporary radio drama, Leonard starred as Claire, a security agent afflicted by heightened hearing after a mission gone wrong, in the 2020 BBC Radio 4 Drama on 4 production Eavesdropper by Daniel Cullen. She closed out 2024 with the lead role of composer in Gershwin & Miss Swift, a drama by April De Angelis that dramatizes Swift's romantic and professional entanglement with . Beyond scripted dramas, Leonard has narrated several audiobooks and radio readings. In 2019, she abridged and read Sally Bayley's memoir Girl with Dove as part of BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week, exploring the author's childhood through literary lenses. Her audiobook narrations include voicing the female lead Marnie in David Nicholls' 2024 romantic comedy You Are Here, sharing duties with to capture the novel's witty cross-country trek. She has also lent her voice to historical epics, such as Conn Iggulden's (2024), the first book in his Nero trilogy, and (2025), the second book in the same series, delivering nuanced portrayals of turbulent eras.

Awards and nominations

Theatre recognitions

Leonard earned significant recognition for her portrayal of in the Broadway transfer of Parts One and Two (2015), a production adapted from Hilary Mantel's novels. Her performance as the ambitious and tragic queen garnered nominations across major New York theatre awards, highlighting her command of complex historical characters. She received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play, competing alongside notable performers such as and . This marked her debut Broadway appearance and underscored her rising prominence in international theatre. Additionally, Leonard was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, recognizing her nuanced depiction amid the ensemble's intricate Tudor intrigue. She also earned a nomination for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, further affirming the critical praise for her role in elevating the production's dramatic tension. These honors positioned her as a standout in a season dominated by adaptations and historical dramas.

Screen and other accolades

Leonard received a nomination for the Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the 2012 Monte-Carlo Television Festival for her role as Dr. Morgan Lamb in the ITV series Whitechapel. In film, Leonard was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 21st Chlotrudis Awards in 2015 for her performance as Cynthia in the independent drama Archipelago, directed by Joanna Hogg. Beyond these screen nominations, Leonard has garnered recognition for her voice work in video games, including portraying Lana Beniko in the expansion Shadow of Revan (2014), though no formal awards have been associated with these contributions.

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  56. https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Final-Fantasy-XIV-Heavensward/Lucia/
  57. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6528196/characters/nm1705083/
  58. https://www.audible.com/pd/Nero-Audiobook/B0CWPT4RLN
  59. https://www.audible.com/pd/Tyrant-Audiobook/B0DZK5565Y
  60. https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Lydia-Leonard/
  61. https://www.tonyawards.com/nominees/?q=leonard
  62. https://www.playbill.com/person/lydia-leonard-vault-0000125546
  63. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lydia-leonard-498329
  64. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1705083/awards/
  65. https://chlotrudis.org/awards/past-awards/21st-annual-awards-march-22-2015/
  66. https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Lydia-Leonard/
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