Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 11, 1965
Place of Birth:
Nottingham, England, UK
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Lennie James
Biography
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The End | Doctor |
| 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King | Obasi (voice) |
| 2022 | There There | |
| 2021 | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway | Barnabas (voice) |
| 2020 | The Talk | Self |
| 2018 | The Girl on the Roof | Thief |
| 2017 | Blade Runner 2049 | Mister Cotton |
| 2017 | Double Play | Chamon |
| 2017 | The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking | Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice) |
| 2017 | Heroes Manufactured | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Get on Up | Joe Brown |
| 2014 | Swelter | Bishop |
| 2012 | Lockout | Harry Shaw |
| 2011 | Colombiana | Special Agent Ross |
| 2011 | Mob Rules | C-Note |
| 2010 | The Next Three Days | Lieutenant Nabulsi |
| 2010 | The Making of The Walking Dead | Self |
| 2008 | Fallout | DS Joe Stephens |
| 2007 | Outlaw | Cedric Munroe |
| 2006 | My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation | Narrator |
| 2005 | Born With Two Mothers | Errol Bridges |
| 2005 | Sahara | General Zateb Kazim |
| 2002 | 24 Hour Party People | Alan Erasmus |
| 2001 | Lucky Break | Rudy |
| 2001 | The Martins | PC Alex |
| 2000 | Snatch | Sol |
| 2000 | The Announcement | Richard |
| 2000 | Storm Damage | Bonaface |
| 2000 | The Miracle Maker | Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice) |
| 1999 | Elephant Juice | Graham |
| 1999 | Shockers: Deja Vu | Mark |
| 1998 | Lost in Space | Jeb Walker |
| 1998 | Les Misérables | Enjolras |
| 1998 | Among Giants | Shovel |
| 1998 | The Perfect Blue | Danny |
| 1994 | Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts | Martin |
| 1990 | Chilling Out | Lennie |
| 1988 | Between The Cracks | Lennie |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mr Loverman | Barrington Walker |
| 2021 | INVINCIBLE | Darkwing (voice) |
| 2018 | Save Me | Nelson "Nelly" Rowe |
| 2017 | Genius | Martin Luther King Sr. |
| 2015 | Critical | Glen Boyle |
| 2015 | Fear the Walking Dead | Morgan Jones |
| 2015 | The Met: Policing London | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2013 | Low Winter Sun | Joe Geddes |
| 2013 | Run | Richard |
| 2012 | Line of Duty | Tony Gates |
| 2011 | Talking Dead | Self |
| 2010 | The Walking Dead | Morgan Jones |
| 2010 | Human Target | Baptiste |
| 2010 | The Walking Dead | Morgan Jones (uncredited) |
| 2009 | Lie to Me | |
| 2009 | Three Rivers | |
| 2009 | Hung | Charlie |
| 2009 | The Prisoner | 147 |
| 2009 | Archer | Ibadan Peters (voice) |
| 2006 | Jericho | Robert Hawkins |
| 2006 | The State Within | |
| 2006 | The Family Man | |
| 2006 | The State Within | Luke Gardner |
| 2005 | ShakespeaRe-Told | |
| 2004 | Frances Tuesday | Trent |
| 2003 | Buried | Lee Kingley |
| 2003 | Working Shakespeare | |
| 2002 | Spooks | David Newman |
| 1998 | Cold Feet | |
| 1998 | Undercover Heart | Matt Lomas |
| 1996 | Thief Takers | |
| 1995 | Out of the Blue | Bruce Hannaford |
| 1993 | Comics | Delroy Smith |
| 1992 | A Touch of Frost | DC Carl Tanner |
| 1991 | Civvies | Cliff Morgan |
| U.S. Attorney |