Lennie James
October 11, 1965 (60 years old) in Nottingham, England, UK
Lennie James (born October 11, 1965) is an English actor and playwright known for his compelling performances across film, television, and theatre. Born in Nottingham, England, James has showcased his acting talent in diverse roles. He gained recognition for his performances in television series such as "Line of Duty" and "The Walking Dead," where his nuanced and intense portrayals stood out. James is also a prolific playwright, contributing to the stage with his writing skills. His ability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity has earned him critical acclaim, establishing him as a respected and versatile figure in the entertainment industry.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Mufasa: The Lion King as Obasi (voice)
- 2021 · Mayor of Kingstown as Frank Moses
- 2021 · Invincible as Darkwing (voice)
- 2021 · Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway as Barnabas (voice)
- 2020 · The Talk as Self
- 2018 · Save Me as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
- 2017 · The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
- 2017 · Blade Runner 2049 as Mister Cotton
- 2017 · Genius as Martin Luther King Sr.
- 2015 · Fear the Walking Dead as Morgan Jones
- 2014 · Get On Up as Joe Brown
- 2012 · Line of Duty as Tony Gates
- 2012 · Lockout as Harry Shaw
- 2011 · Talking Dead as Self
- 2011 · Colombiana as Special Agent Ross
- 2011 · Mob Rules as C-Note
- 2010 · The Next Three Days as Lieutenant Nabulsi
- 2010 · The Walking Dead as Morgan Jones
- 2010 · Human Target as Baptiste
- 2009 · The Prisoner as 147
- 2009 · Three Rivers as
- 2009 · Archer as Ibadan Peters (voice)
- 2009 · Hung as Charlie
- 2009 · Lie to Me as
- 2006 · Jericho as Robert Hawkins
- 2005 · Sahara as General Zateb Kazim
- 2002 · Spooks as David Newman
- 2001 · Lucky Break as Rudy
- 2000 · The Announcement as Richard
- 2000 · Snatch as Sol
- 2000 · The Miracle Maker as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
- 1998 · Cold Feet as
- 1998 · Les Misérables as Enjolras
- 1998 · Lost in Space as Jeb Walker
- 1995 · Out of the Blue as Bruce Hannaford
- 1994 · Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts as Martin
- 1992 · A Touch of Frost as DC Carl Tanner
- Future · Anxious People as
- 2024 · The End as Doctor
- 2024 · Mr Loverman as Barrington Walker
- 2022 · There There as
- 2018 · The Girl on the Roof as Thief
- 2017 · Heroes Manufactured as Self (archive footage)
- 2017 · Double Play as Chamon
- 2015 · The Met: Policing London as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2015 · Critical as Mr. Glen Boyle
- 2014 · Swelter as Bishop
- 2013 · Low Winter Sun as Joe Geddes
- 2013 · Run as Richard
- 2010 · The Making of The Walking Dead as Self
- 2008 · Fallout as DS Joe Stephens
- 2007 · Outlaw as Cedric Munroe
- 2006 · The State Within as
- 2006 · The State Within as Luke Gardner
- 2006 · The Family Man as
- 2006 · My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation as Narrator
- 2005 · ShakespeaRe-Told as
- 2005 · Born With Two Mothers as Errol Bridges
- 2003 · Working Shakespeare as
- 2003 · Buried as Lee Kingley
- 2002 · 24 Hour Party People as Alan
- 2000 · Storm Damage as Bonaface
- 1999 · Shockers as Mark
- Future · U.S. Attorney as
- 2004 · Frances Tuesday as Trent
- 2001 · The Martins as PC Alex
- 1999 · Deja Vu as Mark
- 1999 · Elephant Juice as Graham
- 1998 · The Perfect Blue as Danny
- 1998 · Undercover Heart as Matt Lomas
- 1998 · Among Giants as Shovel
- 1996 · Thief Takers as
- 1993 · Comics as Delroy Smith
- 1991 · Civvies as Cliff Morgan
- 1990 · Chilling Out as Lennie
- 1988 · Between The Cracks as Lennie