Lisa Maxwell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 24, 1963 in Elephant and Castle, London, England, UK
- Age
- 62
- Active Years
- 1982–2020 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Lisa Maxwell is an English actress and television presenter born on November 24, 1963, in Elephant and Castle, London, England. She is also known as Lisa J. Maxwell and Conte. Raised on an East London housing estate by working-class parents, she was encouraged by her mother to pursue entertaining as a child and attended weekend classes at a local drama school. Maxwell is best known for her television role as Samantha Nixon in The Bill. Additionally, she served as a regular panellist on the ITV chat show series Loose Women between 2009 and 2014. Her career encompasses various known credits in acting and television presentation.
Career overview
Lisa Maxwell is an English actress and television presenter who was born on November 24, 1963, in Elephant and Castle, London, England. Raised on an East London housing estate by working-class parents, she was encouraged by her mother as a child to pursue her talent for entertaining and enrolled in weekend classes at a local drama school.
As a professional performer, Maxwell is best known for her television acting role as Samantha Nixon in the series The Bill. In addition to her acting work in television and film projects such as The Dark Crystal, she established a presence as a television presenter and personality. Between the years 2009 and 2014, she served as a regular panellist on the ITV chat show series Loose Women.
Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, Maxwell has accumulated numerous acting and television credits. Her professional background encompasses both scripted acting roles in television and film productions as well as non-fiction television appearance work as a chat show panellist and presenter.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- Bottom: Exposed (2024) as Self
- Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star (2024) as Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Participant
- Jeepers Creepers (2020) as Fantasy Lover (voice)
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self
- Christmas with the Loose Women (2011) as Self - Presenter
- Loose Women in New York: Let Loose in the City (2010) as Self
- Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2009) as Self
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- Murder Investigation Team (2003) as DI Samantha Nixon
- In Deep (2001) as Pamela Ketman
- Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001) Thanks
- Loose Women (1999) as Self
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
- Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1993) as Vivian Quail
- Bottom (1991) as Mrs Linneker
- The Lisa Maxwell Show (1991)
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- The Les Dennis Laughter Show (1987)
- Life Without George (1987) as Trudy
- The Russ Abbot Show (1986)
- The Bill (1984)
- The Hello Goodbye Man (1984) as Elke
- The Dark Crystal (1982) as Kira (voice)
- Remembrance (1982) as Girl at Disco
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lisa Maxwell best known for?
Lisa Maxwell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bottom: Exposed (2024), Pointless Celebrities (2011), Flipper (1963), The Lost World (1925).
When and where was Lisa Maxwell born?
Lisa Maxwell was born on November 24, 1963 in Elephant and Castle, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Lisa Maxwell have?
Lisa Maxwell has 26 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1982 and 2020.
What is Lisa Maxwell's background in cinema and television?
Lisa Maxwell is an English actress and television presenter born on November 24, 1963, in Elephant and Castle, London, England. She is also known as Lisa J. Maxwell and Conte. Raised on an East London housing estate by working-class parents, she was encouraged by her mother to pursue entertaining as a child and attende...
Lisa Maxwell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest — aged about 30
- Bottom (1991) as Mrs Linneker — aged about 27
- The Dark Crystal (1982) as Kira (voice) — aged about 18
- Murder Investigation Team (2003) as DI Samantha Nixon — aged about 39
- The Bill (1984) — aged about 20
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self — aged about 47
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