Lucy Lawless Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-06-09

Lucille Francis Ryan net worth is
$15 Million

Lucille Francis Ryan Wiki Biography

Lucille Frances “Lucy” Ryan was born on the 29th March 1968, in Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand. As Lucy Lawless she is an actress, probably best known for starring in the role of Xena in the TV series “Xena: Warrior Princess” (1995-2001), and as Lucretia in “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” (2010). She has also appeared in films such as “Spider-Man” (2002), “Eurotrip” (2004), “Bitch Slap” (2009), among others. Her career has been active since 1989.

Have you ever wondered how rich is Lucy Lawless, as of early 2016? According to sources, it has been estimated that Lucy’s net worth is currently over $15 million. The main source of this sum of money is coming from her career as an actress, but she has also shown her musical skills, releasing two albums, and also having sold out several concerts at the Roxy Theater, Los Angeles, and the Canal Room; New York City, which also added to her overall net worth.

Lucy Lawless Net Worth $15 Million

Lucy Lawless was born to banker Frank Ryan and teacher Julie Ryan as the fifth of six children. From an early age she showed an interest in music, and she appeared in her first music festival when she was only ten years old. Parallel with that, she started acting in school productions. Then, she went to Marist College in Auckland, where she studied opera. At the age of 21 she was first in the 1989 Mrs. New Zealand competition, having married Garth Lawless the previous year.

The same year, Lucy`s professional career began, by her appearing in the New Zealand sketch comedy series “Funny Business”. After the initial appearance, she enrolled at the William Davis Centre for Actors Study, acquiring a diploma in drama. In the following years, Lucy was featured in series such as “Shark In The Park” (1990), “For The Love Of Mike” (1991), and in 1994 she was cast as Lysia in the film “Hercules And The Amazing Women”, which led to her appearance in the TV series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” (1995-1998), in which she was cast firstly as Lysia, and later as Xena. The Xena character became immensely popular, and the same year the TV series “Xena: Warrior Princess” was created. The show ran for six seasons with Lucy in the lead role, which highly increased her net worth, but also her popularity, enabling her to fill new high-production roles. After the series ended Lucy was cast in several episodes of the extremely popular TV series “The X Files” (2001), and the following year, she was featured in the film “Spider-Man”, as the Punk-Rock Girl. Lucy`s next role that increased her net worth was the one as Kathleen Clayton in the TV series “Tarzan” (2003), and in 2004 she was cast as Madame Vandersexxx in the film “Eurotrip”. A year later, she starred in the horror film “Boogeyman”, which also added to Lucy`s overall wealth.

Lucy then widened her talents to voice acting, lending her voice to characters such as Wonder Women in the film “Justice League: The New Frontier” (2008), Goldmoon in the film “Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight” (2008), and Stacy in the animated TV series “American Dad” (2011), further adding to her net worth.

To speak further of her career accomplishments, Lucy appeared in the TV series “No Ordinary Family” (2011) as Helen Burton, and when her character gained special powers, she also became Mrs. X. She was also cast in the TV series “Parks And Recreation” (2012-2014), “The Code” (2014), and “Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D (2014-2015). Most recently, Lucy was featured in the TV series “Salem” (2015), as Countess Marburg, and in the TV series “Ash Vs. The Evil Dead” (2015-2016). She has also voiced Hiidrala in the animated TV series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2016), which also added to her overall net worth.

Overall, Lucy is a rather successful actress, as she has appeared in more than 60 TV and film titles, receiving several prestigious nominations and awards, such as the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for her work on “Spartacus: Blood and Sand”, and OFTA Television Award for Best Actress in a Syndicated Series for her work on “Xena: Warrior Princess”.

Speaking about Lucy Lawless’ personal life, before she married actor Rob Taper, with whom she has two sons, she was in marriage with Garth Lawless from 1988 to 1995, and they together welcomed a daughter. As with many other celebrities, Lucy is also known for charity work, as with the StarShip Foundation and the Starship Children’s Health. Her official fan club has marked the 21st September as the “Lucy Lawless Feel the Love Day/Week” since 2006.


Full NameLucy Lawless
Net Worth$15 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 29, 1968
Place Of BirthMount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Height5' 9½" (1.77 m)
ProfessionActress, Soundtrack, Producer
EducationMarist College in Auckland
NationalityNew Zealander
SpouseRobert Tapert (m. 1998), Garth Lawless (m. 1988–1995)
ChildrenDaisy Lawless, Julius Robert Bay Tapert, Judah Miro Tapert
ParentsFrank Ryan, Julie Ryan
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Lucy-Lawless-908283809264784
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/reallucylawless
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/reallucylawless
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005128
Allmusicwww.allmusic.com/artist/lucy-lawless-mn0000260054
AwardsSaturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television (2010)
AlbumsCome 2 Me, Come To Mama: Lucy Lawless In Concert: The Roxy Theater In Hollywood
NominationsGolden Nymph Awards (2010), Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Best Supporting Actress on Television (2016)
Movies"Eurotrip" (2004), "Hercules and the Amazon Women" (1994), "The Darkroom" (2006), "Bedtime Stories" (2008)
TV ShowsXena: Warrior Princess (1995), "The X Files" (2001), "Tarzan" (2003), "No Ordinary Family" (2011), "Parks And Recreation" (2012-2014), "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (2010-2013), "The Code" (2014), "Salem" (2015-2017), "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D (2014-2015)
#Quote
1I was black and blue for about two years, but it's paid off tremendously. You know, if you get enough whacks, your reflexes pick up, and I've become quite good - if somebody throws keys or something, I can catch them.
2For the first time in my life, I put my body and reputation on the line to stand up for my beliefs and do the right thing. I hope I've encouraged other people to do the same.
3I am waiting for a sign that will indicate to me what meaning I must give to my life, but right now my existence is satisfactory.
4My plan is to shock people with what I can do, because I've got a few sides to me that I've never used on screen.
5We live at the edge of the world, so we live on the edge. Kiwis will always sacrifice money and security for adventure and challenge.
6I don't take business seriously, I take acting seriously. I take my job really seriously, but a lot of the job is not about acting, but I don't take business seriously.
7Usually? I don't even consider myself usually. Soccer mom, that's what I consider myself. Yeah, I think I'm a funny person. I started out in comedy. You know I remember the moment I realized the value of comedy is when I was eight years old and I was sitting in class and I realized that if I just acted really stupid, I could get away with a lot of stuff. And it would diffuse a lot of tension and the teachers would focus on you. I just found out the value of being a funny dunce at times.
8Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot. Lucy Lawless, Starlog - Savage Sword of Xena.
#Fact
1According to the book "The Evil Dead Companion", Lucy Lawless was horrified by The Evil Dead (1981) and wondered what kind of people could make such a movie. Not only did she end up working with these same people, since Sam Raimi later created Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), she ultimately married one of them, producer Rob Tapert.
2Sadly suffered a miscarriage between her second and third child.
3Lawless says she had "no regrets" about boarding and preventing an oil-drilling ship from leaving a New Zealand dock, a protest action that saw her plead guilty on Thursday June 14, 2012 to trespass charges.
4Gave birth to her third child at age 34, a son Judah Miro Tapert on May 7, 2002. Child's father is her second husband, Rob Tapert.
5Gave birth to her second child at age 31, a son Julius Robert Bay Tapert on October 16, 1999. Child's father is her second husband, Rob Tapert.
6Gave birth to her first child at age 20, a daughter Daisy Lawless on July 15, 1988. Child's father is her first husband, Garth Lawless.
7The dwarf planet Eris was originally informally named Xena, with its moon nicknamed Gabrielle (after Xena's sidekick). The official names, Eris and Dysnomia, refer to Greek goddesses associated with lawlessness, another wink to Lucy Lawless.
8A vocal supporter of gay rights, Lawless is considered something of a gay icon. After the cancellation of Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), Lawless has said she considered her character a lesbian. Since that time the actress has also worked to support equal protections for gay and lesbian couples including protesting Proposition 8, which stripped gay and lesbian couples of the right to wed in California.
9Member of the Starship Foundation board of trustees since 2000. Starship is NZ's main children's hospital.
10Awarded the New Zealand Order Of Merit (NZOM), Queen's Birthday Honours 2004, for services to NZ entertainment and the community.
11She was offered the role of "Ellen Tigh" in Battlestar Galactica (2004), but she refused. That role was played by Kate Vernon and the scriptwriters created another role for her, the evil "D'anna Biers".
12She said that her partner at Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), Renée O'Connor, has been one of the few people who have joined her true friends from youth. As an example, she invited her to her wedding with Rob Tapert. They also act together on conventions stages.
13Is a natural ash blonde before coloring her hair black for the role of "Xena".
14Was asked by Peter Jackson to audition for the role of "Galadriel" in "Lord of the Rings", but declined because her pregnancy would stall production.
15Owns a holiday house at Taupo on the shores of Lake Taupo, New Zealand.
16Speaks German, French, some Italian.
17Wanted to be an opera singer until she was 16. Then she learned they have a strict diet and can't stay out all night. After that she changed her mind but still sings. Her vocal range is contralto.
18Sister-in-law of actress Mary Beth Tapert.
19Lucy suffered a miscarriage immediately following the filming of the last episode of Xena: Warrior Princess (1995). She considered canceling the appearance she was going to make with her "Xena" partner, Renée O'Connor (Gabrielle), at a fan convention. However, she decided to show up despite the tragic event just a few days earlier and even though Renee was 6 months pregnant with her first baby.
20Studied drama at the William Davis Center for Actors Study, under William B. Davis. [1991]
21Fractured her pelvis after falling from a horse. She was practicing a scene for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) . [October 1996]
22Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1997]

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Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Changeover2017post-productionMiryam Carlisle
Ash vs Evil Dead2015-2016TV SeriesRuby Knowby
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2016TV SeriesHiidrala
Salem2015TV SeriesCountess Marburg
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2014-2015TV SeriesIsabelle 'Izzy' Hartley
The Barefoot Bandits2015TV SeriesDenenis Gobb
Adventure Time2014TV SeriesGeneral Tarsal
The Code2014TV SeriesAlex Wisham
Parks and Recreation2012-2014TV SeriesDiane Lewis
Top of the Lake2013TV SeriesCaroline Platt
Spartacus: War of the Damned2010-2012TV SeriesLucretia
Hunted: The Demon's Forge2011Video GameSeraphine (voice)
No Ordinary Family2011TV SeriesHelen Burton / Mrs. X
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena2011TV Mini-SeriesLucretia
American Dad!2011TV SeriesStacy
Lez Chat2010ShortConstruction Worker
Bitch Slap2009Mother Superior
Angel of Death2009/IVera
Flight of the Conchords2009TV SeriesPaula
The L Word2009TV SeriesSgt. Marybeth Duffy
Battlestar Galactica2005-2009TV SeriesD'Anna Biers
Bedtime Stories2008Aspen
CSI: Miami2008TV SeriesAudrey Yates
Late Show with David Letterman2008TV SeriesD'anna Biers - Top Ten Presenter
Justice League: The New Frontier2008VideoWonder Woman (voice)
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight2008VideoGoldmoon (voice)
Football Wives2007TV MovieTanya Austin
Curb Your Enthusiasm2007TV SeriesLucy Lawless
Burn Notice2007TV SeriesEvelyn
Veronica Mars2006TV SeriesAgent Morris
The Darkroom2006Cheryl
Vampire Bats2005TV MovieMaddy Rierdon
Locusts2005TV MovieMaddy Rierdon
Two and a Half Men2005TV SeriesPamela
Boogeyman2005Tim's Mother
Less Than Perfect2004TV SeriesTracy Fletcher
EuroTrip2004Madame Vandersexxx
Tarzan2003TV SeriesKathleen Clayton
The Bernie Mac Show2002TV SeriesLucy Lawless
Spider-Man2002Punk Rock Girl
Xena: Warrior Princess - A Friend in Need (The Director's Cut)2002VideoXena
The X-Files2001TV SeriesShannon McMahon
Xena: Warrior Princess1995-2001TV SeriesXena Meg Annie Day ...
Just Shoot Me!2001TV SeriesStacy
Celebrity Deathmatch2000TV SeriesLucy Lawless
Ginger Snaps2000Announcer on School's PA System (voice, uncredited)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys1995-1998TV SeriesXena Lyla
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus1998VideoXena (voice)
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen1997ShortXena
Peach1996ShortPeach
High Tide1994-1995TV SeriesSharon List / Undercover policewoman
Hercules and the Amazon Women1994TV MovieLysia
Typhon's People1993TV MovieMink Tertius
The Rainbow Warrior1993TV MovieJane Redmond
The New Adventures of the Black Stallion1993TV SeriesSarah McFee
The Ray Bradbury Theater1992TV SeriesLiddy Barton
The End of the Golden Weather1991Joe's Girl
For the Love of Mike1991TV SeriesHelen
A Bitter Song1990ShortNurse 1
Within the Law1990ShortVerity
Shark in the Park1990TV SeriesKim Hughes
Funny Business1987TV SeriesVarious (1989)

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
One Hit WonderlandTV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Xena: Warrior PrincessTV Series performer - 5 episodes, 1995 - 2000 writer - 2 episodes, 1995 - 2000
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus1998Video performer: "Xena's Song"

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Her Iliad2000producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show2014Documentary thanks
Hamlet 22008thanks
Ginger Snaps2000thank you to
Xena: Warrior Princess1999Video Game special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Good Morning2013TV SeriesHerself
20/201996-2013TV SeriesHerself
Seven Sharp2013TV SeriesHerself
The Soup2011-2012TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Guest / Kelsey Grammer
From the Mouths of Babes2012TV Series documentaryHerself (2014)
Live with Kelly and Michael1998-2012TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Guest
Super City2011TV SeriesHerself
Lopez Tonight2011TV SeriesHerself
The Wendy Williams Show2010-2011TV SeriesHerself
Project: Comic-Con2010TV SeriesHerself - Interviewee
Behind Bitch Slap: Building a Better B-Movie2010Video documentaryHerself
Qantas Film and Television Awards 20092009TV SpecialHerself
Bro'Town2004-2009TV SeriesHerself
Battlestar Galactica: The Last Frakkin' Special2009TV Movie documentaryHerself
RuPaul's Drag Race2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest Judge
Battlestar Galactica: Cylons - The Twelve2009Video documentary shortHerself
Battlestar Galactica: The Journey2009Video documentary shortHerself
The Bonnie Hunt Show2008TV SeriesHerself
Legend of the Seeker: The Making of a Legend!2008TV Movie documentaryHerself - Host
Chelsea Lately2007TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2006TV SeriesHerself
In the Cutz2006TV SeriesGuest
Celebrity Duets2006TV SeriesHerself
Queer Edge with Jack E. Jett2005TV SeriesHerself
Stadium of Fire: 25th Anniversary2005TV MovieHerself
05 Spaceys2005TV SpecialHerself
Xena Warrior Princess: The Final Season2005Video documentary shortHerself
Eurotrip: The Making of 'Eurotrip'2004Video documentary shortHerself
New Zealand Idol2004TV SeriesHerself - Guest Judge
Double Dare2004DocumentaryHerself
Totally Gayer2004TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Wayne Brady Show2003TV SeriesHerself
Extra2003TV SeriesHerself
V Graham Norton2003TV SeriesHerself
Warrior Women2003TV Series documentaryHerself - Host
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1997-2001TV SeriesHerself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1996-2001TV SeriesHerself
Gladiatrix2001TV Movie documentaryNarrator (voice)
The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards2001Herself
Lucy Lawless: Kiwi Superstar2001TV Movie documentaryHerself / Xena
In Search of the Lonesome Yodel2000TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996-2000TV SeriesHerself
The Simpsons1999TV SeriesHerself
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon1999TV SeriesHerself
60 Minutes1999TV SeriesHerself
I'll Make You Happy1999Herself
The Daily Show1997-1999TV SeriesHerself
Celebrity Profile1998TV Series documentaryHerself
Saturday Night Live1998TV SeriesHerself - Host
Howard Stern1997TV SeriesHerself
Macy's 21st Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular1997TV SpecialHerself
Something So Right1997TV SeriesHerself
Late Show with David Letterman1996TV SeriesHerself
Your Studio and You1995ShortHerself (uncredited)
Last Call with Carson Daly2016TV SeriesHerself
Hollywood Today Live2016TV SeriesHerself
Dine and Dash2015TV Movie documentaryHerself - Guest (rumored)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015TV SeriesHerself
Today2015TV SeriesHerself
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore2015TV SeriesHerself - Panelist
Sidewalks Entertainment2015TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show2014DocumentaryHerself
Entertainment Tonight1996-2014TV SeriesHerself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2011Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Supporting Actress on TelevisionSpartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
1997OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actress in a Syndicated SeriesXena: Warrior Princess (1995)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Chainsaw AwardFangoria Chainsaw AwardsBest TV Supporting ActressSalem (2014)
2016Golden NymphFestival de Television de Monte CarloBest Actress - TV Series ComedyAsh vs Evil Dead (2015)
2010Golden NymphMonte-Carlo TV FestivalOutstanding Actress - Drama SeriesSpartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
1999OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actress in a Syndicated SeriesXena: Warrior Princess (1995)
1998OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actress in a Syndicated SeriesXena: Warrior Princess (1995)
1997Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Genre TV ActressXena: Warrior Princess (1995)

Known for movies


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