Lesley Manning
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Welsh born Lesley Manning started making films at Bristol Art College where she graduated with 1st Class Honours. She trained at the National Film and Television School as a director and graduated to work on films and serials at the BBC. One of which was the cult hit Ghostwatch the highest rated single drama for 48 yrs – BBC Screen One film strand and named by Channel Four as the most controversial TV drama. Lesley directed My Sisterwife BBC Screen Two film strand and won CRE best drama, Best Asian Film Award and was screened at Dinard and Brussels film festivals. 2011 Leila is the first Feature Lesley has written as well as directed – and was a finalist at Austin FFestival, winning Best Actress at London Independent FF and Audience and Jury award for best narrative at United FFestival. 2013 Lesley has just completed Honeycomb Lodge – written by Surendra Kochar – a controversial film set in the British/Asian community won Best film NRI in Delhi Int. Film festival.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lesley Manning reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Lesley Manning's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lesley Manning remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Good Thanks, You?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lesley Manning Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lesley Manning's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lesley Manning.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Man With a Movie Camera: The Found Footage Legacy of 'Man Bites Dog' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Do You Believe In Ghosts?: 30 Years of Ghostwatch | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Good Thanks, You? | Reader in the Waiting Room | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Recent Fiction | (player) | Flop | Similar → |
Lesley Manning - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lesley Manning?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lesley Manning is "Good Thanks, You?" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Lesley Manning acted in?
Lesley Manning has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lesley Manning?
Other notable films include "Recent Fiction", "Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains", and "Do You Believe In Ghosts?: 30 Years of Ghostwatch".