Rebecca Lacey
Biography
Rebecca Lacey, born 20 April 1965 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, is a British actress. She is the daughter of actors Ronald Lacey, known for Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Mela White of Bergerac. Lacey is recognised for her television work, notably as Hilary in the sitcom May to December and as Dr Georgina “George” Woodman in the medical drama Casualty. Her film credits include Carry On Columbus, Heavy Weather, Arthur’s Dyke and Chalet Girl. According to The Movie Database, she has accumulated forty acting credits across film and television. Lacey’s career spans both comedic and dramatic roles, reflecting a versatile presence in British screen productions.
Career overview
Rebecca Lacey is a British actress born on 20 April 1965 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. She is the daughter of actors Ronald Lacey, known for his role in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Mela White, known for her work on Bergerac. Lacey’s career spans both television and film, with a total of forty credited performances listed in her professional record. She is perhaps most widely recognised for her portrayal of the character Hilary in the sitcom May to December, a role described as “ditzy,” and for playing Dr Georgina “George” Woodman in the long‑running medical drama Casualty. In addition to her television work, Lacey has appeared in a number of feature films, including Carry on Columbus, Heavy Weather, Arthur’s Dyke and Chalet Girl. Her body of work reflects a versatility across comedic and dramatic genres, and she continues to be noted for contributions to British screen acting.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- Nightborn (2026) as Jon's Mother
- A Discovery of Witches (2018) as Alice
- RSC Live: The Merry Wives of Windsor (2018) as Mistress Page
- The Interceptor (2015) as Yvonne
- Just Desserts (2015)
- Call the Midwife (2012) as Rita Leeks
- Bad Education (2012) as Joe's Mum
- Chalet Girl (2011) as Thea
- Hustle (2004) as Juliette Keyes
- Murder in Suburbia (2004) as Hannah Finch
- Murder Investigation Team (2003)
- Murder Investigation Team (2003) as Ruth Baxter
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Jenny Wilsher
- Arthur's Dyke (2001) as Phillipa
- Monarch of the Glen (2000) as Irene Stuart
- The Romanovs: A Crowned Family (2000)
- Badger (1999)
- What's a Carry On? (1998) as Chiquita (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Game On (1995) as Claudia
- Crown Prosecutor (1995) as Ruth Spence
- The Smiths (1995) as Carol Smith
- Heavy Weather (1995) as Sue Brown
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Anne-Marie Pearce
- Heartbeat (1992) as Louise Parry
- Carry On Columbus (1992) as Chiquita
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Marion Winters
- Perfect Scoundrels (1990) as Cherry
- May to December (1989) as Hilary
- The Hangover (1989) as (voice)
- News at Twelve (1988)
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Daphne Feast
- The Bretts (1987) as Emily
- Casualty (1986) as Debbie
- Casualty (1986) as Louise Tomlin
- Casualty (1986) as Georgina 'George' Woodman
- Lovejoy (1986) as Receptionist
- Lytton's Diary (1985) as Pretty Girl
- Home to Roost (1985) as Julie Willows
- The New Statesman (1985) as Deirdre
- The Bill (1984)
- Fresh Fields (1984) as Maid
- Tightrope to Terror (1983)
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Gloria Pelham
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rebecca Lacey best known for?
Rebecca Lacey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nightborn (2026), A Discovery of Witches (2018), Call the Midwife (2012), Bad Education (2012).
When and where was Rebecca Lacey born?
Rebecca Lacey was born on April 20, 1965 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Rebecca Lacey have?
Rebecca Lacey has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Rebecca Lacey's background in cinema and television?
Rebecca Lacey, born 20 April 1965 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, is a British actress. She is the daughter of actors Ronald Lacey, known for Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Mela White of Bergerac. Lacey is recognised for her television work, notably as Hilary in the sitcom May to December and as Dr Georgina “George” ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Jenny Wilsher — aged about 36
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Marion Winters — aged about 26
- A Discovery of Witches (2018) as Alice — aged about 53
- Hustle (2004) as Juliette Keyes — aged about 39
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Gloria Pelham — aged about 17
- Call the Midwife (2012) as Rita Leeks — aged about 47
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