Lennie James
ActingBorn Oct 11, 1965
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
Filmography
2024Mufasa: The Lion Kingas Obasi (voice)movie2024The Endas Doctormovie2024Mr Lovermanas Executive Producertv2022There Theremovie2021Mayor of Kingstownas Frank Mosestv2021Peter Rabbit 2: The Runawayas Barnabas (voice)movie2021INVINCIBLEas Darkwing (voice)tv2020The Talkas Selfmovie2018Save Meas Creatortv2018The Girl on the Roofas Thiefmovie2017The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walkingas Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)movie2017Blade Runner 2049as Mister Cottonmovie2017Geniusas Martin Luther King Sr.tv2017Heroes Manufacturedas Self (archive footage)movie2017Double Playas Chamonmovie2015Fear the Walking Deadas Directortv2015The Met: Policing Londonas Self - Narrator (voice)tv2015Criticalas Mr. Glen Boyletv2014Get On Upas Joe Brownmovie2014Swelteras Bishopmovie2013Low Winter Sunas Joe Geddestv2013Runas Richardtv2012Line of Dutyas Tony Gatestv2012Lockoutas Harry Shawmovie2011Talking Deadas Selftv2011Colombianaas Special Agent Rossmovie2011Mob Rulesas C-Notemovie2010The Next Three Daysas Lieutenant Nabulsimovie2010The Walking Deadas Morgan Jonestv2010The Making of The Walking Deadas Selfmovie2010Human Targetas Baptistetv2009The Prisoneras 147tv2009Three Riverstv2009Archeras Ibadan Peters (voice)tv2009Hungas Charlietv2009Lie to Meas Terry 'Tel' Marshtv2008Falloutas DS Joe Stephensmovie2007Outlawas Cedric Munroemovie2006The State Withinas Luke Gardnertv2006Jerichoas Robert Hawkinstv2006The Family Mantv2006My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generationas Narratormovie2005ShakespeaRe-Toldtv2005Born With Two Mothersas Errol Bridgesmovie2005Saharaas General Zateb Kazimmovie2004Frances Tuesdayas Trenttv2003Working Shakespearetv2003Buriedas Lee Kingleytv2002Spooksas David Newmantv200224 Hour Party Peopleas Alanmovie2001The Martinsas PC Alexmovie2001Lucky Breakas Rudymovie2000The Announcementas Richardmovie2000Snatchas Solmovie2000The Miracle Makeras Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)movie2000Storm Damageas Writermovie1999Deja Vuas Markmovie1999Shockersas Marktv1999Elephant Juiceas Grahammovie1998The Perfect Blueas Dannymovie1998Cold Feetas Kris Bumsteadtv1998Undercover Heartas Matt Lomastv1998Among Giantsas Shovelmovie1998Les Misérablesas Enjolrasmovie1998Lost in Spaceas Jeb Walkermovie1996Thief Takerstv1995Out of the Blueas Bruce Hannafordtv1994Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghostsas Martinmovie1993Comicsas Delroy Smithtv1992A Touch of Frostas DC Carl Tannertv1991Civviesas Cliff Morgantv1990Chilling Outas Lenniemovie1988Between The Cracksas WritermovieSoonAnxious PeoplemovieSoonU.S. Attorneytv