About
Lucille Frances Lawless, known professionally as Lucy Lawless, is a New Zealand actress, singer, and director. She gained international fame for her role as Xena in the television series *Xena: Warrior Princess*. Lawless has also starred as D'Anna Biers in *Battlestar Galactica* and Lucretia in *Spartacus: Blood and Sand*. More recently, she has starred as Alexa Crowe in the series *My Life Is Murder*.
Career Timeline
'Xena: Warrior Princess' Launch
Breakthrough role as Xena.
Global Recognition as Xena
Gains global fame and recognition for her role.
Battlestar Galactica Role
Starred as D'Anna Biers in Battlestar Galactica.
Spartacus Series Role
Starred as Lucretia in Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
'My Life is Murder' Series
Starred in 'My Life is Murder'.
Continues Acting Career
Directs in My Life is Murder.
Successful Actress
Continues to work successfully in television.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026