Lennie James
Born: 1965-10-11 in Nottingham, England, UK
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- Mufasa: The Lion King as Obasi (voice)
- The End as Doctor
- Mr Loverman as Barrington Walker
2022
- There There as Restaurant Owner
2021
- INVINCIBLE as Darkwing (voice)
- Mayor of Kingstown as Frank Moses
- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway as Barnabas (voice)
2020
- The Talk as Self
2018
- Save Me as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
- The Girl on the Roof as Thief
2017
- Blade Runner 2049 as Mister Cotton
- Genius as Martin Luther King Sr.
- The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
- Heroes Manufactured as Self (archive footage)
- Double Play as Chamon
2015
- Fear the Walking Dead as Morgan Jones
- Critical as Mr. Glen Boyle
- The Met: Policing London as Self - Narrator (voice)
2013
- Low Winter Sun as Joe Geddes
- Run as Richard
2012
- Line of Duty as Tony Gates
- Lockout as Harry Shaw
2011
- Talking Dead as Self
- Colombiana as Special Agent Ross
- Mob Rules as C-Note
2010
- The Walking Dead as Morgan Jones
- Human Target as Baptiste
- The Next Three Days as Lieutenant Nabulsi
- The Making of The Walking Dead as Self
2009
- Archer as Ibadan Peters (voice)
- Lie to Me as Terry 'Tel' Marsh
- Hung as Charlie
- Three Rivers
- The Prisoner as 147
2008
- Fallout as DS Joe Stephens
2007
- Outlaw as Cedric Munroe
2006
- Jericho as Robert Hawkins
- The State Within
- The Family Man
- My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation as Narrator
2005
- Sahara as General Zateb Kazim
- ShakespeaRe-Told
- Born With Two Mothers as Errol Bridges
2004
- Frances Tuesday as Trent
2003
- Buried as Lee Kingley
- Working Shakespeare
2002
- Spooks as David Newman
- 24 Hour Party People as Alan
2001
- Lucky Break as Rudy
- The Martins as PC Alex
2000
- Snatch as Sol
- The Miracle Maker as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
- Storm Damage as Bonaface
- The Announcement as Richard
1999
- Shockers as Mark
- Elephant Juice as Graham
- Deja Vu as Mark
1998
- Cold Feet as Kris Bumstead
- Lost in Space as Jeb Walker
- Les Misérables as Enjolras
- Undercover Heart as Matt Lomas
- Among Giants as Shovel
- The Perfect Blue as Danny
1996
1995
- Out of the Blue as Bruce Hannaford
1994
- Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts as Martin
1993
- Comics as Delroy Smith
1992
- A Touch of Frost as DC Carl Tanner
1991
- Civvies as Cliff Morgan
1990
- Chilling Out as Lennie
1988
- Between The Cracks as Lennie