Acting
Lennie James
Born 1965-10-11
Nottingham, England, UK
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Lennie James
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The Walking Dead
2010
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Blade Runner 2049
2017
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Snatch
2000
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INVINCIBLE
2021
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Fear the Walking Dead
2015
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The Next Three Days
2010
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Colombiana
2011
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Mufasa: The Lion King
2024
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Lockout
2012
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Lie to Me
2009
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (85 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious People | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2026 | |
 | Mufasa: The Lion King | Obasi (voice) | Movie | 2024 |
 | The End | Doctor | Movie | 2024 |
 | Mr Loverman | Barrington Walker | TV Series | 2024 |
| Mr Loverman | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2024 |
 | There There | Restaurant Owner | Movie | 2022 |
 | Mayor of Kingstown | Frank Moses | TV Series | 2021 |
 | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway | Barnabas (voice) | Movie | 2021 |
 | INVINCIBLE | Darkwing (voice) | TV Series | 2021 |
 | The Talk | Self | Movie | 2020 |
 | Save Me | Nelson "Nelly" Rowe | TV Series | 2018 |
| Save Me | Writer | TV Series | 2018 |
| Save Me | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2018 |
| Save Me | Creator | TV Series | 2018 |
| The Girl on the Roof | Thief | Movie | 2018 | |
 | The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking | Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice) | Movie | 2017 |
 | Blade Runner 2049 | Mister Cotton | Movie | 2017 |
 | Genius | Martin Luther King Sr. | TV Series | 2017 |
 | Heroes Manufactured | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2017 |
 | Double Play | Chamon | Movie | 2017 |
 | Fear the Walking Dead | Morgan Jones | TV Series | 2015 |
| Fear the Walking Dead | Director | TV Series | 2015 |
 | The Met: Policing London | Self - Narrator (voice) | TV Series | 2015 |
 | Critical | Mr. Glen Boyle | TV Series | 2015 |
 | Get On Up | Joe Brown | Movie | 2014 |
 | Swelter | Bishop | Movie | 2014 |
 | Low Winter Sun | Joe Geddes | TV Series | 2013 |
 | Run | Richard | TV Series | 2013 |
 | Line of Duty | Tony Gates | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Lockout | Harry Shaw | Movie | 2012 |
 | Talking Dead | Self | TV Series | 2011 |
 | Colombiana | Special Agent Ross | Movie | 2011 |
 | Mob Rules | C-Note | Movie | 2011 |
 | The Next Three Days | Lieutenant Nabulsi | Movie | 2010 |
 | The Walking Dead | Morgan Jones | TV Series | 2010 |
 | The Making of The Walking Dead | Self | Movie | 2010 |
 | Human Target | Baptiste | TV Series | 2010 |
 | The Prisoner | 147 | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Three Rivers | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Archer | Ibadan Peters (voice) | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Hung | Charlie | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Lie to Me | Terry 'Tel' Marsh | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Fallout | DS Joe Stephens | Movie | 2008 |
 | Outlaw | Cedric Munroe | Movie | 2007 |
 | The State Within | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2006 |
| The State Within | Luke Gardner | TV Series | 2006 |
 | Jericho | Robert Hawkins | TV Series | 2006 |
 | 1976: Summer of... Heat | Narrator (voice) | Movie | 2006 |
| The Family Man | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2006 | |
 | My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation | Narrator | Movie | 2006 |
 | ShakespeaRe-Told | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2005 |
 | Born With Two Mothers | Errol Bridges | Movie | 2005 |
 | Sahara | General Zateb Kazim | Movie | 2005 |
 | Frances Tuesday | Trent | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Working Shakespeare | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Buried | Lee Kingley | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Spooks | David Newman | TV Series | 2002 |
 | 24 Hour Party People | Alan | Movie | 2002 |
 | The Martins | PC Alex | Movie | 2001 |
 | Lucky Break | Rudy | Movie | 2001 |
| The Announcement | Richard | Movie | 2000 | |
 | Snatch | Sol | Movie | 2000 |
 | The Miracle Maker | Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice) | Movie | 2000 |
 | Storm Damage | Bonaface | Movie | 2000 |
| Storm Damage | Writer | Movie | 2000 |
 | Deja Vu | Mark | Movie | 1999 |
 | Shockers | Mark | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Elephant Juice | Graham | Movie | 1999 |
| The Perfect Blue | Danny | Movie | 1998 | |
 | Cold Feet | Kris Bumstead | TV Series | 1998 |
 | Undercover Heart | Matt Lomas | TV Series | 1998 |
 | Among Giants | Shovel | Movie | 1998 |
 | Les Misérables | Enjolras | Movie | 1998 |
 | Lost in Space | Jeb Walker | Movie | 1998 |
 | Thief Takers | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Out of the Blue | DC Bruce Hannaford | TV Series | 1995 |
| Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts | Martin | Movie | 1994 | |
 | Comics | Delroy Smith | TV Series | 1993 |
 | A Touch of Frost | DC Carl Tanner | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Civvies | Cliff Morgan | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Chilling Out | Lennie | Movie | 1990 |
 | Between The Cracks | Lennie | Movie | 1988 |
| Between The Cracks | Writer | Movie | 1988 |
 | ScreenPlay | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1986 |
| U.S. Attorney | Self / Appearance | TV Series | — |