Adrian Lester
Biography
Adrian Lester is an English male actor born on 14 August 1968 in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. His career is documented with seventy‑four credited roles across film and television, and he is listed as “known for” acting in major databases. Lester’s filmography includes appearances in Primary Colors, Case 39, Scenes of a Sexual Nature and As You Like It, as noted by a Czech‑language profile. Additional sources cite his prominence in the films Podfukáři, Staged and Othello. He is also referenced under the Chinese transliteration 艾德里安·莱斯特. As of the latest data, his age is recorded as fifty‑seven years.
Career overview
Adrian Lester was born on 14 August 1968 in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. He is a male English actor whose career includes at least seventy‑four credited performances across film and television, as recorded by major entertainment databases. Lester’s work is recognised primarily for acting, and his professional profile lists a substantial body of work that has earned a content rating of 88 on one platform.
Lester’s filmography includes appearances in a range of British and international productions. He is noted for roles in the political drama Primary Colors, the thriller Case 39, the romantic comedy Scenes of a Sexual Nature, and the Shakespeare‑inspired adaptation As You Like It. Additional titles associated with his rise to prominence are the Czech‑titled film Podfukáři, the drama Staged, and a cinematic version of Othello. These credits illustrate a versatile career that spans genre, period, and cross‑cultural projects, reflecting Lester’s continued presence in contemporary screen acting.
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77 titles- PONIES (2026) as Dane
- PONIES (2026) Writer
- Mutiny (2026)
- The Hack (2025) as Mr. Apollo
- Adrian Lester Remembers... Company (2025)
- Renegade Nell (2024) as Earl of Poynton
- Angel Pavement (2024) as Narrator
- Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures (2023) as Narrator (voice)
- Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures (2023) as Narrator
- David Harewood on Blackface (2023) as Himself
- The Penitent: A Rational Man (2023) as Procuratore
- The Sandman (2022) as Destiny
- The Undeclared War (2022) as PM Andrew Makinde
- Remembers… (2022)
- Trigger Point (2022) as Joel Nutkins
- Keeping Company with Sondheim (2022) as Self / Bobby (archive footage)
- Elizabeth: Her Passions and Pastimes (2022) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet (2021) as Prince
- Hymn (2021) as Gil
- Staged (2020) as Adrian
- Life (2020) as David Aston
- The Rook (2019) as Conrad Grantchester
- Curfew (2019) as Simon Donahue
- Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered (2019) as Self
- Mary Queen of Scots (2018) as Lord Randolph
- Trauma (2018) as Jon Allerton
- Euphoria (2018) as Aron
- Riviera (2017) as Robert Carver
- Grey Lady (2017) as Johnson
- Breakable You (2017) as Ken Yates
- Undercover (2016) as Nick Johnson
- London Spy (2015) as Professor Marcus Shaw
- Britain's Racist Election (2015) as Narrator (Voice Only)
- Red Band Society (2014) as Dr. Naday
- The Kumars (2014) as Self
- Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013) as Michael X
- National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage (2013) as Othello
- National Theatre Live: Othello (2013) as Othello
- Respect: A Felix Dexter Special (2013) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Case 39 (2009) as Wayne
- Sleep with Me (2009) as Richard
- Merlin (2008) as Myror
- Bonekickers (2008) as Ben Ergha
- Doomsday (2008) as Sergeant Norton
- Ballet Shoes (2008) as Mr. Sholsky
- Anatomy of Catastrophe: The Making of 'Doomsday' (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Starting Out in the Evening (2007) as Casey Davis
- Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006) as Pete
- As You Like It (2006) as Oliver De Boys
- Afterlife (2005)
- The Ghost Squad (2005)
- Hustle (2004) as Michael Stone
- Hustle (2004) Director
- The Day After Tomorrow (2004) as Simon
- The Final Curtain (2002) as Jonathan Stitch
- The Tragedy of Hamlet (2002) as Hamlet
- Dust (2001) as Edge
- Girlfriends (2000) as Ellis Carter
- Jason and the Argonauts (2000) as Orpheus
- Love's Labour's Lost (2000) as Dumaine
- Storm Damage (2000) as Danny
- Born Romantic (2000) as Jimmy
- Maybe Baby (2000) as George
- Best (2000) as Rocky
- Primary Colors (1998) as Henry Burton
- Les Sœurs Soleil (1997) as Isaac Nelson
- Up on the Roof (1997) as Scott
- Silent Witness (1996) as Danny
- Company (1996) as Bobby
- The Affair (1995) as Ray
- Performance (1991) as Bobby
- For the Greater Good (1991) as Young Gay Man
- Touch and Die (1991) as Lute
- Natural World (1983) as Narrator
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Horizon (1964) as Himself - Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adrian Lester best known for?
Adrian Lester is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including PONIES (2026), PONIES (2026), Mutiny (2026), The Sandman (2022).
When and where was Adrian Lester born?
Adrian Lester was born on August 14, 1968 in Birmingham, England, UK.
How many credits does Adrian Lester have?
Adrian Lester has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Adrian Lester's background in cinema and television?
Adrian Lester is an English male actor born on 14 August 1968 in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. His career is documented with seventy‑four credited roles across film and television, and he is listed as “known for” acting in major databases. Lester’s filmography includes appearances in Primary Colors, Case 39, Sce...