Lia Williams, a talented and accomplished actress and director, was brought into this world on November 26, 1964, in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom. Born and raised in this charming coastal town, she has since made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her remarkable performances in a wide range of projects. Her impressive filmography includes notable titles such as The Foreigner (2017),The Day of the Jackal (2024),and Archive (2020),to name a few.
Personal Details
BornNov 26, 1964 Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, UK
Spouse
Guy Hibbert
( May 25, 2025 to May 25, 2025 )?
Biography
Career
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2024

Scoop as Fran Unsworth
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Mr Bates vs. The Post Office as Paula Vennells
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2022

Living as Mrs. Smith
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2021

Benediction as Edith Sitwell
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2020

Archive as House (voice)
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2019

His Dark Materials as Dr Cooper
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The Capture as DSU Gemma Garland
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2018

Kiri as Alice Warner
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2017

The Foreigner as Katherine Davies
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C.B. Strike as Liz Tassel
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2016

The Truth Commissioner as Prime Minister
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The Missing as Nadia Herz
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2015

Midsomer Murders as Maggie Markham
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2013

Inspector Lewis as Emma Barnes
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2012

Secret State as Laura Duchenne
{"id":11089,"title":"The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey","year":"2007","character":"Joan Tyler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-christmas-miracle-of-jonathan-toomey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11089.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11089.jpg"},"released":1}
2007

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey as Joan Tyler
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Snow White: The Sequel as Sleeping Beauty (voice)
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2005

A Touch of Frost as Sylvia Ford
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2004
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May 33rd as Ella Wilson
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2003

Sparkling Cyanide as Ruth Lessing
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2002

Silent Witness as DCI Carol Deacon
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Heartbeat as Lady Ashfordly
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2001

The Russian Bride as Natasha
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Chica de Río as Cathy
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2000

The King Is Alive as Amanda
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1998

Shot Through the Heart as Maida
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Firelight as Constance
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1997
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1996

Screen Two as Janet Hilton
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Different for Girls as Defending Solicitor
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1994
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1993

Dirty Weekend as Bella
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Mr. Wroe's Virgins as Joanna
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1989

Red Dwarf as Carol Brown
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2010
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2007

The Stronger as Director