
Lennie James
Known for Acting · 76 credits
- Born
- 1965-10-11 (age 60)
- Place of birth
- Nottingham, England, UK
- Also known as
- لنی جیمز
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
TV Shows (37)

The Walking Dead
2010
as Morgan Jones

INVINCIBLE
2021
as Darkwing (voice)

Mayor of Kingstown
2021
as Frank Moses

Archer
2009
as Ibadan Peters (voice)

Fear the Walking Dead
2015
as Morgan Jones

Spooks
2002
as David Newman

Lie to Me
2009
as Terry 'Tel' Marsh

A Touch of Frost
1992
as DC Carl Tanner

Line of Duty
2012
as Tony Gates

Genius
2017
as Martin Luther King Sr.

Jericho
2006
as Robert Hawkins

Talking Dead
2011
as Self

Human Target
2010
as Baptiste

Hung
2009
as Charlie

Cold Feet
1998
as Kris Bumstead

ScreenPlay
1986

Three Rivers
2009

ShakespeaRe-Told
2005

The Prisoner
2009
as 147

Save Me
2018
as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe

Out of the Blue
1995
as DC Bruce Hannaford

Critical
2015
as Mr. Glen Boyle

Mr Loverman
2024
as Barrington Walker

Working Shakespeare
2003

Low Winter Sun
2013
as Joe Geddes

The State Within
2006
as Luke Gardner

Shockers
1999
as Mark

Run
2013
as Richard

Civvies
1991
as Cliff Morgan

Buried
2003
as Lee Kingley

Undercover Heart
1998
as Matt Lomas

Thief Takers
1996

The Met: Policing London
2015
as Self - Narrator (voice)
U.S. Attorney
The Family Man
2006

Comics
1993
as Delroy Smith

Frances Tuesday
2004
as Trent
Movies (39)

Blade Runner 2049
2017
as Mister Cotton

Mufasa: The Lion King
2024
as Obasi (voice)

Snatch
2000
as Sol

Colombiana
2011
as Special Agent Ross

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
2021
as Barnabas (voice)

Sahara
2005
as General Zateb Kazim

Lost in Space
1998
as Jeb Walker

The Next Three Days
2010
as Lieutenant Nabulsi

Lockout
2012
as Harry Shaw

Les Misérables
1998
as Enjolras

The End
2024
as Doctor

Get On Up
2014
as Joe Brown

The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
2017
as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)

The Miracle Maker
2000
as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)

24 Hour Party People
2002
as Alan

The Making of The Walking Dead
2010
as Self

Heroes Manufactured
2017
as Self (archive footage)

Lucky Break
2001
as Rudy

Fallout
2008
as DS Joe Stephens
The Announcement
2000
as Richard

Outlaw
2007
as Cedric Munroe

Swelter
2014
as Bishop

The Martins
2001
as PC Alex

There There
2022
as Restaurant Owner

Double Play
2017
as Chamon

Among Giants
1998
as Shovel

Elephant Juice
1999
as Graham

Mob Rules
2011
as C-Note
The Perfect Blue
1998
as Danny

Storm Damage
2000
as Bonaface
Anxious People

Born With Two Mothers
2005
as Errol Bridges

Deja Vu
1999
as Mark

The Talk
2020
as Self
The Girl on the Roof
2018
as Thief

My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
2006
as Narrator
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
1994
as Martin

Chilling Out
1990
as Lennie

Between The Cracks
1988
as Lennie
About Lennie James
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 authentic… With 76 credits spanning from 1986 to 2024, Lennie James has appeared in 39 films and 37 TV shows.
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Most Popular Lennie James Movies
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) — as Mister Cotton
- Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) — as Obasi (voice)
- Snatch (2000) — as Sol
- Colombiana (2011) — as Special Agent Ross
- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) — as Barnabas (voice)
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