Lennie James
Biography
Lennie James is an English actor and playwright known for his performances across film, television, and theatre. Born in Nottingham, England, on October 11, 1965, he has showcased his acting talent in diverse roles and has earned recognition for his performances in television series such as Line of Duty and The Walking Dead. In addition to his screen work, James is a prolific playwright who has contributed to the stage with his writing skills. His ability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity has established him as a respected and versatile figure in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Lennie James is an English actor and playwright who was born in Nottingham, England, on October 11, 1965. Recognized as a respected and versatile figure in the entertainment industry, James has showcased his acting talent in diverse roles across film, television, and theatre. His ability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity has earned him critical acclaim throughout his career.
He has gained recognition for his compelling and nuanced performances in television series such as Line of Duty and The Walking Dead, where his intense portrayals stood out to audiences. In addition to his extensive work as an actor, James is a prolific playwright who has contributed to the stage with his writing skills. With seventy-seven known acting credits, he continues to be a prominent presence in film and television.
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- Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) as Obasi (voice)
- Mr Loverman (2024) as Barrington Walker
- Mr Loverman (2024) Executive Producer
- The End (2024) as Doctor
- There There (2022) as Restaurant Owner
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Darkwing (voice)
- Mayor of Kingstown (2021) as Frank Moses
- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) as Barnabas (voice)
- The Talk (2020) as Self
- Save Me (2018) as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
- Save Me (2018) Writer
- Save Me (2018) Executive Producer
- Save Me (2018) Creator
- The Girl on the Roof (2018) as Thief
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) as Mister Cotton
- Genius (2017) as Martin Luther King Sr.
- Heroes Manufactured (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking (2017) as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
- Double Play (2017) as Chamon
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as Morgan Jones
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) Director
- Critical (2015) as Mr. Glen Boyle
- The Met: Policing London (2015) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Get On Up (2014) as Joe Brown
- Swelter (2014) as Bishop
- Run (2013) as Richard
- Low Winter Sun (2013) as Joe Geddes
- Line of Duty (2012) as Tony Gates
- Lockout (2012) as Harry Shaw
- Talking Dead (2011) as Self
- Colombiana (2011) as Special Agent Ross
- Mob Rules (2011) as C-Note
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Morgan Jones
- Human Target (2010) as Baptiste
- The Next Three Days (2010) as Lieutenant Nabulsi
- The Making of The Walking Dead (2010) as Self
- Archer (2009) as Ibadan Peters (voice)
- Lie to Me (2009) as Terry 'Tel' Marsh
- Hung (2009) as Charlie
- Three Rivers (2009)
- The Prisoner (2009) as 147
- Fallout (2008) as DS Joe Stephens
- Outlaw (2007) as Cedric Munroe
- Jericho (2006) as Robert Hawkins
- The State Within (2006)
- The State Within (2006) as Luke Gardner
- The Family Man (2006)
- My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation (2006) as Narrator
- Sahara (2005) as General Zateb Kazim
- ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)
- Born With Two Mothers (2005) as Errol Bridges
- Frances Tuesday (2004) as Trent
- Buried (2003) as Lee Kingley
- Working Shakespeare (2003)
- Spooks (2002) as David Newman
- 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Alan
- Lucky Break (2001) as Rudy
- The Martins (2001) as PC Alex
- Snatch (2000) as Sol
- Storm Damage (2000) as Bonaface
- Storm Damage (2000) Writer
- The Miracle Maker (2000) as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
- The Announcement (2000) as Richard
- Deja Vu (1999) as Mark
- Shockers (1999) as Mark
- Elephant Juice (1999) as Graham
- Cold Feet (1998) as Kris Bumstead
- Lost in Space (1998) as Jeb Walker
- Les Misérables (1998) as Enjolras
- Undercover Heart (1998) as Matt Lomas
- Among Giants (1998) as Shovel
- The Perfect Blue (1998) as Danny
- Thief Takers (1996)
- Out of the Blue (1995) as DC Bruce Hannaford
- Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts (1994) as Martin
- Comics (1993) as Delroy Smith
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as DC Carl Tanner
- Civvies (1992) as Cliff Morgan
- Chilling Out (1990) as Lennie
- Between The Cracks (1988) as Lennie
- Between The Cracks (1988) Writer
- ScreenPlay (1986)
- Anxious People
- U.S. Attorney