Acting career
Lawless had a guest role in New Zealand TV series Shark in the Park (1990), around the same time as future Xena actor Karl Urban.
In 1994, Lawless appeared in "Hercules and the Amazon Women," the television pilot for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. In that episode, she played a man-hating Amazon named Lysia. She went on to play another character, Lyla, in the first season episode "As Darkness Falls," but her key role was given to her when she was asked to play a villainous warrior woman named Xena in the episode "The Warrior Princess" – aired in March 1995. Vanessa Angel had originally been cast in the role, but fell ill and was unable to travel to New Zealand for shooting. To differentiate between Xena and the similar Lysia, Lawless' hair, naturally ash blond, was dyed black. Xena subsequently returned in two more episodes of the first season of Hercules.
Xena underwent a change of heart over the course of her several Hercules episodes, and decided to devote her lif
More about Lucy Lawless (From Wikipedia)
Early Life
Lawless, the fifth of seven children (five brothers and one sister), was born in Mount Albert, New Zealand. She is the daughter of Julie and Frank Ryan, who was a banker and mayor. read more...
Personal Life
At 19, Lawless became pregnant with Garth's child. In 1988, they married in Kalgoorlie, Australia. They returned to New Zealand and had a daughter, Daisy Lawless (born July 15, 1988). read more...
Acting Career
Lawless had a guest role in New Zealand TV series Shark in the Park (1990), around the same time as future Xena actor Karl Urban.
In 1994, Lawless appeared in "Hercules and read more...
Charity
Lawless is a board member of the board of trustees of the StarShip Foundation, the charity arm of the Starship Children's Health (hospital) which is part of the Auckland District read more...
Lawless' Moon
Lawless has also been referenced in astronomy. Astronomer Mike Brown nicknamed the newly discovered dwarf planet Eris - "Xena" - finding this name more convenient to use than the read more...
Since Her Role As Xena, Lawless Has Pursued A New Career In Singing After Being A Contestant On Celebrity Duets. She Made Her Onstage Debut At The Roxy In Hollywood On January 13, 2007. Lawless Was Welcomed By A Sold Out Crowd For Back-to-back Concert
Since her role as Xena, Lawless has pursued a new career in singing after being a contestant on Celebrity Duets. She made her onstage debut at the Roxy in Hollywood on January 13, read more...
Lucy Lawless (born Lucille Frances Ryan; March 29, 1968) is a New Zealand actress and singer best known for playing the title character of the television series Xena: Warrior Princess read more...