Acting · Nottingham, England, UK · Born October 11, 1965
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.
Anxious People
2026
MovieMufasa: The Lion King
2024
as Obasi (voice)
MovieThe End
2024
as Doctor
TVMr Loverman
2024
as Barrington Walker
MovieThere There
2022
as Restaurant Owner
TVMayor of Kingstown
2021
as Frank Moses
MoviePeter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
2021
as Barnabas (voice)
TVINVINCIBLE
2021
as Darkwing (voice)
MovieThe Talk
2020
as Self
TVSave Me
2018
as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
The Girl on the Roof
2018
as Thief
MovieThe Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
2017
as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
MovieBlade Runner 2049
2017
as Mister Cotton
TVGenius
2017
as Martin Luther King Sr.
MovieHeroes Manufactured
2017
as Self (archive footage)
MovieDouble Play
2017
as Chamon
TVFear the Walking Dead
2015
as Morgan Jones
TVThe Met: Policing London
2015
as Self - Narrator (voice)
TVCritical
2015
as Mr. Glen Boyle
MovieGet On Up
2014
as Joe Brown
MovieSwelter
2014
as Bishop
TVLow Winter Sun
2013
as Joe Geddes
TVRun
2013
as Richard
TVLine of Duty
2012
as Tony Gates
MovieLockout
2012
as Harry Shaw
TVTalking Dead
2011
as Self
MovieColombiana
2011
as Special Agent Ross
MovieMob Rules
2011
as C-Note
MovieThe Next Three Days
2010
as Lieutenant Nabulsi
TVThe Walking Dead
2010
as Morgan Jones
MovieThe Making of The Walking Dead
2010
as Self
TVHuman Target
2010
as Baptiste
TVThe Prisoner
2009
as 147
TVThree Rivers
2009
TVArcher
2009
as Ibadan Peters (voice)
TVHung
2009
as Charlie
TVLie to Me
2009
as Terry 'Tel' Marsh
MovieFallout
2008
as DS Joe Stephens
MovieOutlaw
2007
as Cedric Munroe
TVThe State Within
2006
TVJericho
2006
as Robert Hawkins
The Family Man
2006
MovieMy Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
2006
as Narrator
TVShakespeaRe-Told
2005
MovieBorn With Two Mothers
2005
as Errol Bridges
MovieSahara
2005
as General Zateb Kazim
TVFrances Tuesday
2004
as Trent
TVWorking Shakespeare
2003
TVBuried
2003
as Lee Kingley
TVSpooks
2002
as David Newman
Movie24 Hour Party People
2002
as Alan
MovieThe Martins
2001
as PC Alex
MovieLucky Break
2001
as Rudy
The Announcement
2000
as Richard
MovieSnatch
2000
as Sol
MovieThe Miracle Maker
2000
as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
MovieStorm Damage
2000
as Bonaface
MovieDeja Vu
1999
as Mark
TVShockers
1999
as Mark
MovieElephant Juice
1999
as Graham
The Perfect Blue
1998
as Danny
TVCold Feet
1998
as Kris Bumstead
TVUndercover Heart
1998
as Matt Lomas
MovieAmong Giants
1998
as Shovel
MovieLes Misérables
1998
as Enjolras
MovieLost in Space
1998
as Jeb Walker
TVThief Takers
1996
TVOut of the Blue
1995
as DC Bruce Hannaford
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
1994
as Martin
TVComics
1993
as Delroy Smith
TVA Touch of Frost
1992
as DC Carl Tanner
TVCivvies
1992
as Cliff Morgan
MovieChilling Out
1990
as Lennie
MovieBetween The Cracks
1988
as Lennie
TVScreenPlay
1986
U.S. Attorney
