Lennie James
Acting • Born 1965-10-11
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.
Filmography
76 credits
Snatch
Movie • 2000
Sol
Lost in Space
Movie • 1998
Jeb Walker
24 Hour Party People
Movie • 2002
Alan
Les Misérables
Movie • 1998
Enjolras
Born With Two Mothers
Movie • 2005
Errol Bridges
Sahara
Movie • 2005
General Zateb Kazim
Outlaw
Movie • 2007
Cedric Munroe
Elephant Juice
Movie • 1999
Graham
The End
Movie • 2024
Doctor
Lucky Break
Movie • 2001
Rudy
The Next Three Days
Movie • 2010
Lieutenant Nabulsi
Colombiana
Movie • 2011
Special Agent Ross
Lockout
Movie • 2012
Harry Shaw
Chilling Out
Movie • 1990
Lennie
My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
Movie • 2006
Narrator
Mob Rules
Movie • 2011
C-Note
There There
Movie • 2022
Get On Up
Movie • 2014
Joe Brown
Swelter
Movie • 2014
Bishop
Among Giants
Movie • 1998
Shovel
Between The Cracks
Movie • 1988
Lennie
The Girl on the Roof
Movie • 2018
Thief
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Movie • 2021
Barnabas (voice)
Mufasa: The Lion King
Movie • 2024
Obasi (voice)
The Announcement
Movie • 2000
Richard
Storm Damage
Movie • 2000
Bonaface
Fallout
Movie • 2008
DS Joe Stephens
Blade Runner 2049
Movie • 2017
Mister Cotton
The Perfect Blue
Movie • 1998
Danny
Double Play
Movie • 2017
Chamon
The Miracle Maker
Movie • 2000
Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
Deja Vu
Movie • 1999
Mark
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
Movie • 2017
Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
The Martins
Movie • 2001
PC Alex
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
Movie • 1994
Martin
The Talk
Movie • 2020
Self
Heroes Manufactured
Movie • 2017
Self (archive footage)
The Making of The Walking Dead
Movie • 2010
Self
Anxious People
Movie
Cold Feet
TV • 1998
The Walking Dead
TV • 2010
Morgan Jones
Jericho
TV • 2006
Robert Hawkins
Thief Takers
TV • 1996
Spooks
TV • 2002
David Newman
The State Within
TV • 2006
Lie to Me
TV • 2009
ShakespeaRe-Told
TV • 2005
Three Rivers
TV • 2009
Hung
TV • 2009
Charlie
Human Target
TV • 2010
Baptiste
Out of the Blue
TV • 1995
Bruce Hannaford
Buried
TV • 2003
Lee Kingley
The Family Man
TV • 2006
U.S. Attorney
TV
Line of Duty
TV • 2012
Tony Gates
Civvies
TV • 1991
Cliff Morgan
Low Winter Sun
TV • 2013
Joe Geddes
Critical
TV • 2015
Mr. Glen Boyle
Talking Dead
TV • 2011
Self
A Touch of Frost
TV • 1992
DC Carl Tanner
Run
TV • 2013
Richard
Fear the Walking Dead
TV • 2015
Morgan Jones
Save Me
TV • 2018
Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
Undercover Heart
TV • 1998
Matt Lomas
Invincible
TV • 2021
Darkwing (voice)
The Prisoner
TV • 2009
147
Mr Loverman
TV • 2024
Barrington Walker
Archer
TV • 2009
Ibadan Peters (voice)
The Met: Policing London
TV • 2015
Self - Narrator (voice)
Comics
TV • 1993
Delroy Smith
Frances Tuesday
TV • 2004
Trent
Genius
TV • 2017
Martin Luther King Sr.
Working Shakespeare
TV • 2003
Shockers
TV • 1999
Mark
Mayor of Kingstown
TV • 2021
Frank Moses
The State Within
TV • 2006
Luke Gardner