Lennie James

Lennie James

Acting

Born:
1965-10-11
Place of birth:
Nottingham, England, UK

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.

Known For

Filmography

Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King

7.32024Obasi (voice)
Movie
The End

The End

5.12024Doctor
Movie
Mr Loverman

Mr Loverman

4.92024Barrington Walker
TV
There There

There There

5.52022Restaurant Owner
Movie
Mayor of Kingstown

Mayor of Kingstown

8.02021Frank Moses
TV
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

7.02021Barnabas (voice)
Movie
INVINCIBLE

INVINCIBLE

8.62021Darkwing (voice)
TV
The Talk

The Talk

2020Self
Movie
Save Me

Save Me

6.42018Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
TV
The Girl on the Roof

The Girl on the Roof

6.02018Thief
Movie
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking

The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking

7.02017Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
Movie
Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner 2049

7.62017Mister Cotton
Movie
Genius

Genius

7.52017Martin Luther King Sr.
TV
Heroes Manufactured

Heroes Manufactured

5.52017Self (archive footage)
Movie
Double Play

Double Play

3.52017Chamon
Movie
Fear the Walking Dead

Fear the Walking Dead

7.62015Morgan Jones
TV
The Met: Policing London

The Met: Policing London

8.02015Self - Narrator (voice)
TV
Critical

Critical

6.92015Mr. Glen Boyle
TV
Get On Up

Get On Up

6.82014Joe Brown
Movie
Swelter

Swelter

5.12014Bishop
Movie
Low Winter Sun

Low Winter Sun

6.22013Joe Geddes
TV
Run

Run

6.72013Richard
TV
Line of Duty

Line of Duty

8.22012Tony Gates
TV
Lockout

Lockout

5.92012Harry Shaw
Movie
Talking Dead

Talking Dead

7.22011Self
TV
Colombiana

Colombiana

6.72011Special Agent Ross
Movie
Mob Rules

Mob Rules

2.82011C-Note
Movie
The Next Three Days

The Next Three Days

7.12010Lieutenant Nabulsi
Movie
The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

8.12010Morgan Jones
TV
The Making of The Walking Dead

The Making of The Walking Dead

7.82010Self
Movie
Human Target

Human Target

7.22010Baptiste
TV
The Prisoner

The Prisoner

5.52009147
TV
Three Rivers

Three Rivers

7.02009
TV
Archer

Archer

7.92009Ibadan Peters (voice)
TV
Hung

Hung

6.52009Charlie
TV
Lie to Me

Lie to Me

7.92009Terry 'Tel' Marsh
TV
Fallout

Fallout

4.52008DS Joe Stephens
Movie
Outlaw

Outlaw

5.42007Cedric Munroe
Movie
The State Within

The State Within

7.42006Luke Gardner
TV
Jericho

Jericho

7.42006Robert Hawkins
TV
1976: Summer of... Heat

1976: Summer of... Heat

2006Narrator (voice)
Movie
The Family Man

The Family Man

2006
TV
My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation

My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation

10.02006Narrator
Movie
ShakespeaRe-Told

ShakespeaRe-Told

7.42005
TV
Born With Two Mothers

Born With Two Mothers

9.02005Errol Bridges
Movie
Sahara

Sahara

5.92005General Zateb Kazim
Movie
Frances Tuesday

Frances Tuesday

7.02004Trent
TV
Working Shakespeare

Working Shakespeare

2003
TV
Buried

Buried

8.02003Lee Kingley
TV
Spooks

Spooks

7.72002David Newman
TV
24 Hour Party People

24 Hour Party People

7.02002Alan
Movie
The Martins

The Martins

5.32001PC Alex
Movie
Lucky Break

Lucky Break

6.32001Rudy
Movie
The Announcement

The Announcement

7.02000Richard
Movie
Snatch

Snatch

7.82000Sol
Movie
The Miracle Maker

The Miracle Maker

6.22000Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
Movie
Storm Damage

Storm Damage

8.02000Bonaface
Movie
Deja Vu

Deja Vu

9.01999Mark
Movie
Shockers

Shockers

1999Mark
TV
Elephant Juice

Elephant Juice

4.41999Graham
Movie