Adam Leese
Born: 1976-03-06 in Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
Adam is an English born character actor who's worked extensively in Film and TV in both comedy and dramas. Adam gained his first job in Victoria Woods 'Dinnerladies' whilst in his last term at Arts Ed Drama School in London and since then has worked on movies such as 'Bridget Jones Baby' (Dir Sharon McGuire), 'King of Thieves' (dir James Marsh) and has worked with Joe Cornish on both of his movies; 'Attack The Block' and 'The Kid Who Would be King'. Adam's first lead film role was also his first feature film 'EMR' which also starred an up and coming Tom Hardy. 'EMR' won several awards worldwide including the 'Best UK Feature Award' at London's prestigious 'Raindance Fesitval', seeing off tough competition such as Shane Meadows 'Dead Mans Shoes'. TV credits include many of the UK's favourite TV shows including playing Olivia Coleman's 'fling' in Broadchurch, Eastenders, Humans and Guerrilla.
Filmography
2024
- One Day as Fishmonger guy
2019
- The Kid Who Would Be King as Policeman
- Country of Hotels
2018
- King of Thieves as Frankie the Fence
2016
- Bridget Jones's Baby as Photographer
2015
- Humans as Dad in Playground
- Cradle to Grave as Kenny
2011
- Attack the Block as Policeman 2
2008
- Journal of a Contract Killer as Sam
2007
- Until Death as Van Huffel
2006
- The IT Crowd as Barry
2004
- EMR as Adam Jones
2001
- Waking the Dead as Young Charles Sutton
1999
- Bad Girls as Damien Morrison
1998
- dinnerladies as Hugo