Lucy Lawless

Renowned not as a director, but as an iconic actress, Lucy Lawless was born in 1968 in Mount Albert, New Zealand. While she has had some experience with directing, she is mostly known for her acting career that spans from 1989 to the present, including genres such as action, fantasy, and drama, with her most famous role being Xena in "Xena: Warrior Princess". She has been honored with several awards including the Saturn Award for 'Best Actress on Television'. Lawless, with her commanding screen presence, has proven time and again that she is as fierce and formidable in her roles as she is in breaking barriers for women in the industry.