Lennie James

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1965-10-11 (59 years old)

Place of Birth Nottingham, England

Also Known As Λένι Τζέιμς, Ленни Джеймс

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

Actor

2024
Mufasa: The Lion King

as Obasi (voice)

2024
The End

as Doctor

2024
Mr Loverman

as Barrington Jedidiah Walker

2021
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

as Barnabas (voice)

2021
INVINCIBLE

as Darkwing (voice)

2020
The Talk

as Self

2018
Save Me

as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe

2017
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking

as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)

2017
Blade Runner 2049

as Mister Cotton

2017
Heroes Manufactured

as Self (archive footage)

2017
Double Play

as Chamon

2017
Genius

as Martin Luther King Sr.

2015
Fear the Walking Dead

as Morgan Jones

2015
The Met: Policing London

as Self - Narrator (voice)

2015
Critical

as Glen Boyle

2014
Get on Up

as Joe Brown

2014
Swelter

as Bishop

2013
Low Winter Sun

as Joe Geddes

2013
Run

as Richard

2012
Lockout

as Harry Shaw

2012
Line of Duty

as Tony Gates

2011
Colombiana

as Special Agent Ross

2011
Mob Rules

as C-Note

2011
Talking Dead

as Self

2010
The Next Three Days

as Lieutenant Nabulsi

2010
The Walking Dead

as Morgan Jones

2010
The Walking Dead

as Morgan Jones (uncredited)

2010
Human Target

as Baptiste

2009
2009
Archer

as Ibadan Peters (voice)

2009
Hung

as Charlie

2008
Fallout

as DS Joe Stephens

2007
Outlaw

as Cedric Munroe

2006
The State Within

as Luke Gardner

2006
Jericho

as Robert Hawkins

2005
Born With Two Mothers

as Errol Bridges

2005
Sahara

as General Zateb Kazim

2004
2003
Buried

as Lee Kingley

2002
24 Hour Party People

as Alan Erasmus

2002
Spooks

as David Newman

2001
The Martins

as PC Alex

2001
Lucky Break

as Rudy

2000
The Announcement

as Richard

2000
Snatch

as Sol

2000
The Miracle Maker

as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)

2000
Storm Damage

as Bonaface

1999
1999
Elephant Juice

as Graham

1998
1998
Among Giants

as Shovel

1998
Les Misérables

as Enjolras

1998
Lost in Space

as Jeb Walker

1998
Undercover Heart

as Matt Lomas

1993
Comics

as Delroy Smith

1992
A Touch of Frost

as DC Carl Tanner

1991
Civvies

as Cliff Morgan

1990
Chilling Out

as Lennie

1988

Writer

2018
Save Me

as Writer

2000
Storm Damage

as Writer

1988

Producer

2024
Mr Loverman

as Executive Producer

2018
Save Me

as Executive Producer

Director

2015

Creator

2018
Save Me

as Creator