Lennie James

Personal Info

Birthday

October 11, 1965

(59 years old)

Place of Birth

Nottingham, England, UK

Also Known As

لنی جیمز

Lennie James

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

The Walking Dead

INVINCIBLE

Archer

Mufasa: The Lion King

Line of Duty

Fear the Walking Dead

Spooks

Blade Runner 2049

Filmography

2024
Mufasa: The Lion King
as Obasi (voice)
The End
as Doctor
2021
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
as Barnabas (voice)
2020
The Talk
as Self
2018
The Girl on the Roof
as Thief
2017
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
Blade Runner 2049
as Mister Cotton
Heroes Manufactured
as Self (archive footage)
Double Play
as Chamon
2014
Get on Up
as Joe Brown
Swelter
as Bishop
2012
Lockout
as Harry Shaw
2011
Colombiana
as Special Agent Ross
Mob Rules
as C-Note
2010
The Next Three Days
as Lieutenant Nabulsi
The Making of The Walking Dead
as Self
2008
Fallout
as DS Joe Stephens
2007
Outlaw
as Cedric Munroe
2006
My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
as Narrator
2005
Born With Two Mothers
as Errol Bridges
Sahara
as General Zateb Kazim
2002
24 Hour Party People
as Alan Erasmus
2001
The Martins
as PC Alex
Lucky Break
as Rudy
2000
The Announcement
as Richard
Snatch
as Sol
The Miracle Maker
as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
Storm Damage
as Bonaface
1999
Deja Vu
as Mark
Elephant Juice
as Graham
1998
The Perfect Blue
as Danny
Among Giants
as Shovel
Les Misérables
as Enjolras
Lost in Space
as Jeb Walker
1994
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
as Martin
1990
Chilling Out
as Lennie
1988
Between The Cracks
as Lennie