Lennie James

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 authenticity has earned him critical acclaim, establishing him as a respected and versatile figure in the entertainment industry.

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Filmography

2024

The End
The End
as Doctor
Movie - Released: 12/6/2024
Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King
as Obasi (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/18/2024
Mr Loverman
Mr Loverman
as Barrington Walker
TV - Released: 10/14/2024

2022

There There
There There
Movie - Released: 11/18/2022

2021

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
as Barnabas (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/25/2021
INVINCIBLE
INVINCIBLE
as Darkwing (voice)
TV - Released: 3/25/2021

2020

The Talk
The Talk
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/4/2020

2018

Movie
The Girl on the Roof
as Thief
Movie - Released: 1/31/2018
Save Me
Save Me
as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
TV - Released: 2/28/2018

2017

Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049
as Mister Cotton
Movie - Released: 10/4/2017
Double Play
Double Play
as Chamon
Movie - Released: 1/27/2017
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/8/2017
Heroes Manufactured
Heroes Manufactured
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/10/2017
Genius
Genius
as Martin Luther King Sr.
TV - Released: 4/25/2017

2015

Critical
Critical
as Glen Boyle
TV - Released: 2/24/2015
Fear the Walking Dead
Fear the Walking Dead
as Morgan Jones
TV - Released: 8/23/2015
The Met: Policing London
The Met: Policing London
as Self - Narrator (voice)
TV - Released: 6/8/2015

2014

Get on Up
Get on Up
as Joe Brown
Movie - Released: 8/1/2014
Swelter
Swelter
as Bishop
Movie - Released: 4/20/2014

2013

Low Winter Sun
Low Winter Sun
as Joe Geddes
TV - Released: 8/11/2013
Run
Run
as Richard
TV - Released: 7/15/2013

2012

Lockout
Lockout
as Harry Shaw
Movie - Released: 4/12/2012
Line of Duty
Line of Duty
as Tony Gates
TV - Released: 6/26/2012

2011

Colombiana
Colombiana
as Special Agent Ross
Movie - Released: 7/27/2011
Mob Rules
Mob Rules
as C-Note
Movie - Released: 5/17/2011
Talking Dead
Talking Dead
as Self
TV - Released: 10/16/2011

2010

The Next Three Days
The Next Three Days
as Lieutenant Nabulsi
Movie - Released: 11/18/2010
The Making of The Walking Dead
The Making of The Walking Dead
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/31/2010
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
as Morgan Jones
TV - Released: 10/31/2010
Human Target
Human Target
as Baptiste
TV - Released: 1/15/2010
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
as Morgan Jones (uncredited)
TV - Released: 10/31/2010

2009

Lie to Me
Lie to Me
TV - Released: 1/21/2009
Three Rivers
Three Rivers
TV - Released: 10/4/2009
Hung
Hung
as Charlie
TV - Released: 6/28/2009
The Prisoner
The Prisoner
as 147
TV - Released: 11/15/2009
Archer
Archer
as Ibadan Peters (voice)
TV - Released: 9/17/2009

2008

Fallout
Fallout
as DS Joe Stephens
Movie - Released: 7/3/2008

2007

Outlaw
Outlaw
as Cedric Munroe
Movie - Released: 3/9/2007

2006

My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 2/7/2006
Jericho
Jericho
as Robert Hawkins
TV - Released: 9/20/2006
The State Within
The State Within
TV - Released: 11/2/2006
TV
The Family Man
TV - Released: 3/23/2006
The State Within
The State Within
as Luke Gardner
TV - Released: 11/2/2006

2005

Born With Two Mothers
Born With Two Mothers
as Errol Bridges
Movie - Released: 4/21/2005
Sahara
Sahara
as General Zateb Kazim
Movie - Released: 4/6/2005
ShakespeaRe-Told
ShakespeaRe-Told
TV - Released: 11/7/2005

2004

Frances Tuesday
Frances Tuesday
as Trent
TV - Released: 10/4/2004

2003

Buried
Buried
as Lee Kingley
TV - Released: 1/14/2003

2002

24 Hour Party People
24 Hour Party People
as Alan Erasmus
Movie - Released: 2/13/2002
Spooks
Spooks
as David Newman
TV - Released: 5/13/2002

2001

Lucky Break
Lucky Break
as Rudy
Movie - Released: 8/24/2001
The Martins
The Martins
as PC Alex
Movie - Released: 9/14/2001

2000

Snatch
Snatch
as Sol
Movie - Released: 9/1/2000
Movie
The Announcement
as Richard
Movie - Released: 9/15/2000
Storm Damage
Storm Damage
as Bonaface
Movie - Released: 1/23/2000
The Miracle Maker
The Miracle Maker
as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/31/2000

1999

Elephant Juice
Elephant Juice
as Graham
Movie - Released: 8/23/1999
Movie
Shockers: Deja Vu
as Mark
Movie - Released: 10/19/1999

1998

Lost in Space
Lost in Space
as Jeb Walker
Movie - Released: 4/3/1998
Les Misérables
Les Misérables
as Enjolras
Movie - Released: 5/1/1998
Among Giants
Among Giants
as Shovel
Movie - Released: 6/24/1998
Movie
The Perfect Blue
as Danny
Movie - Released: 12/19/1998
Cold Feet
Cold Feet
TV - Released: 11/15/1998
TV
Undercover Heart
as Matt Lomas
TV - Released: 10/1/1998

1996

Thief Takers
Thief Takers
TV - Released: 1/25/1996

1995

Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
as Bruce Hannaford
TV - Released: 5/23/1995

1994

Movie
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
as Martin
Movie - Released: 1/1/1994

1993

Comics
Comics
as Delroy Smith
TV - Released: 7/6/1993

1992

A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
as DC Carl Tanner
TV - Released: 12/6/1992

1991

Civvies
Civvies
as Cliff Morgan
TV - Released: 2/20/1991

1990

Chilling Out
Chilling Out
as Lennie
Movie - Released: 2/25/1990

1988

Between The Cracks
Between The Cracks
as Lennie
Movie - Released: 8/31/1988

Unknown