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