Lesley-Anne Down

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Biography

She was named the "Prettiest Teenager in England" and began acting about six years later and has gone on to perform in numerous popular entertainments. On TV, Down first became known to US audiences as Georgina Worsley on "Upstairs, Downstairs" (aired on PBS' "Masterpiece Theater"). She portrayed the British stripper in "Peek-a-Boo: The One and Only Phyllis Dixey" (1979) and played Esmerelda in the 1982 CBS TV remake of "The Hunchback of Notre …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

March 17, 1954

Career Milestones

1964

Began career as a professional model at age 10

1969

Made screen debut in "The Smashing Bird I Used to Know:

1970

As model, named "The Prettiest Teenager in England" (date approximate)

1974

Appeared as Lady Georgina Worsley on "Upstairs, Downstairs" (PBS)

1977

Had featured role in film musical "A Little Night Music"

1979

Cast as Harrison Ford's love interest in "Hanover Street"

1985

Starred as Madeline Fabray in "North and South" miniseries; reprised role in 1986 sequel

1989

Appeared as regular on "Dallas" for one season

1996

Played opposite Hulk Hogan in "The Secret Agent Club"

1997

Cast in a prominent role in the NBC daytime drama "Sunset Beach"

Awards

1985

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in North and South