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Actor
Lennie James
- Born October 11, 1965 in Nottingham, England, UK
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.
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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
The Walking Dead2010
Blade Runner 20492017
Snatch2000
INVINCIBLE2021
Fear the Walking Dead2015
The Next Three Days2010
Colombiana2011
Mufasa: The Lion King2024
Filmography
- TBAAnxious PeopleFilm
- TBAU.S. AttorneySeries
- 2024Mufasa: The Lion KingFilmObasi (voice)
- 2024The EndFilmDoctor
- 2024Mr LovermanSeriesBarrington Walker, Executive Producer
- 2022There ThereFilmRestaurant Owner
- 2021INVINCIBLESeriesDarkwing (voice)
- 2021Peter Rabbit 2: The RunawayFilmBarnabas (voice)
- 2021Mayor of KingstownSeriesFrank Moses
- 2020The TalkFilmSelf
- 2018Save MeSeriesNelson "Nelly" Rowe, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
- 2018The Girl on the RoofFilmThief
- 2017Blade Runner 2049FilmMister Cotton
- 2017GeniusSeriesMartin Luther King Sr.
- 2017The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's WalkingFilmMorgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
- 2017Double PlayFilmChamon
- 2017Heroes ManufacturedFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2015Fear the Walking DeadSeriesMorgan Jones, Director
- 2015CriticalSeriesMr. Glen Boyle
- 2015The Met: Policing LondonSeriesSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 2014Get On UpFilmJoe Brown
- 2014SwelterFilmBishop
- 2013Low Winter SunSeriesJoe Geddes
- 2013RunSeriesRichard
- 2012LockoutFilmHarry Shaw
- 2012Line of DutySeriesTony Gates
- 2011ColombianaFilmSpecial Agent Ross
- 2011Talking DeadSeriesSelf
- 2011Mob RulesFilmC-Note
- 2010The Walking DeadSeriesMorgan Jones
- 2010The Next Three DaysFilmLieutenant Nabulsi
- 2010Human TargetSeriesBaptiste
- 2010The Making of The Walking DeadFilmSelf
- 2009Lie to MeSeriesTerry 'Tel' Marsh
- 2009ArcherSeriesIbadan Peters (voice)
- 2009HungSeriesCharlie
- 2009The PrisonerSeries147
- 2009Three RiversSeries
- 2008FalloutFilmDS Joe Stephens
- 2007OutlawFilmCedric Munroe
- 2006JerichoSeriesRobert Hawkins
- 2006The State WithinSeriesLuke Gardner
- 2006My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New GenerationFilmNarrator
- 20061976: Summer of... HeatFilmNarrator (voice)
- 2006The Family ManSeries
- 2005SaharaFilmGeneral Zateb Kazim
- 2005ShakespeaRe-ToldSeries
- 2005Born With Two MothersFilmErrol Bridges
- 2004Frances TuesdaySeriesTrent
- 2003BuriedSeriesLee Kingley
- 2003Working ShakespeareSeries
- 200224 Hour Party PeopleFilmAlan
- 2002SpooksSeriesDavid Newman
- 2001Lucky BreakFilmRudy
- 2001The MartinsFilmPC Alex
- 2000SnatchFilmSol
- 2000The Miracle MakerFilmGaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
- 2000Storm DamageFilmBonaface, Writer
- 2000The AnnouncementFilmRichard
- 1999Elephant JuiceFilmGraham
- 1999Deja VuFilmMark
- 1999ShockersSeriesMark
- 1998Lost in SpaceFilmJeb Walker
- 1998Les MisérablesFilmEnjolras
- 1998Cold FeetSeriesKris Bumstead
- 1998The Perfect BlueFilmDanny
- 1998Among GiantsFilmShovel
- 1998Undercover HeartSeriesMatt Lomas
- 1996Thief TakersSeries
- 1995Out of the BlueSeriesDC Bruce Hannaford
- 1994Fathers, Sons and Unholy GhostsFilmMartin
- 1993ComicsSeriesDelroy Smith
- 1992A Touch of FrostSeriesDC Carl Tanner
- 1992CivviesSeriesCliff Morgan
- 1990Chilling OutFilmLennie
- 1988Between The CracksFilmLennie, Writer
- 1986ScreenPlaySeries
- 1977EverymanSeries