8.1
TV
Acting
Lennie James
- Born
- (age 61)
- Birthplace
- Nottingham, England, UK
- Credits
- 78 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.1
TV
7.6
Movie
Blade Runner 2049
7.8
Movie
Snatch
8.6
TV
INVINCIBLE
7.6
TV
Fear the Walking Dead
7.1
Movie
The Next Three Days
6.7
Movie
Colombiana
7.3
Movie
Mufasa: The Lion King
5.9
Movie
Lockout
7.9
TV
Lie to Me
5.9
Movie
Sahara
7.9
TV
Archer
5.4
Movie
Lost in Space
7.0
Movie
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
7.2
Movie
Les Misérables
8.0
TV
Mayor of Kingstown
6.8
Movie
Get On Up
7.4
TV
Jericho
Acting credits 78
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Anxious People Film | |
| TBA | U.S. Attorney TV | (1 ep) |
| 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King Film | Obasi (voice) |
| 2024 | The End Film | Doctor |
| 2024 | Mr Loverman TV | Barrington Walker (8 ep) |
| 2022 | There There Film | Restaurant Owner |
| 2021 | Mayor of Kingstown TV | Frank Moses (18 ep) |
| 2021 | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Film | Barnabas (voice) |
| 2021 | INVINCIBLE TV | Darkwing (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2020 | The Talk Film | Self |
| 2018 | Save Me TV | Nelson "Nelly" Rowe (12 ep) |
| 2018 | The Girl on the Roof Film | Thief |
| 2017 | The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking Film | Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice) |
| 2017 | Blade Runner 2049 Film | Mister Cotton |
| 2017 | Genius TV | Martin Luther King Sr. (5 ep) |
| 2017 | Heroes Manufactured Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | Double Play Film | Chamon |
| 2015 | Fear the Walking Dead TV | Morgan Jones (76 ep) |
| 2015 | The Met: Policing London TV | Self - Narrator (voice) (17 ep) |
| 2015 | Critical TV | Mr. Glen Boyle (13 ep) |
| 2014 | Get On Up Film | Joe Brown |
| 2014 | Swelter Film | Bishop |
| 2013 | Low Winter Sun TV | Joe Geddes (10 ep) |
| 2013 | Run TV | Richard (2 ep) |
| 2012 | Line of Duty TV | Tony Gates (5 ep) |
| 2012 | Lockout Film | Harry Shaw |
| 2011 | Talking Dead TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Colombiana Film | Special Agent Ross |
| 2011 | Mob Rules Film | C-Note |
| 2010 | The Next Three Days Film | Lieutenant Nabulsi |
| 2010 | The Walking Dead TV | Morgan Jones (52 ep) |
| 2010 | The Making of The Walking Dead Film | Self |
| 2010 | Human Target TV | Baptiste (3 ep) |
| 2009 | The Prisoner TV | 147 (6 ep) |
| 2009 | Three Rivers TV | (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Archer TV | Ibadan Peters (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Hung TV | Charlie (10 ep) |
| 2009 | Lie to Me TV | Terry 'Tel' Marsh (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Fallout Film | DS Joe Stephens |
| 2007 | Outlaw Film | Cedric Munroe |
| 2006 | The State Within TV | Luke Gardner |
| 2006 | Jericho TV | Robert Hawkins (29 ep) |
| 2006 | 1976: Summer of... Heat Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 2006 | The Family Man TV | (3 ep) |
| 2006 | My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation Film | Narrator |
| 2005 | ShakespeaRe-Told TV | (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Born With Two Mothers Film | Errol Bridges |
| 2005 | Sahara Film | General Zateb Kazim |
| 2004 | Frances Tuesday TV | Trent (2 ep) |
| 2003 | Working Shakespeare TV | (5 ep) |
| 2003 | Buried TV | Lee Kingley (8 ep) |
| 2002 | Spooks TV | David Newman (1 ep) |
| 2002 | 24 Hour Party People Film | Alan |
| 2001 | The Martins Film | PC Alex |
| 2001 | Lucky Break Film | Rudy |
| 2000 | The Announcement Film | Richard |
| 2000 | Snatch Film | Sol |
| 2000 | The Miracle Maker Film | Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice) |
| 2000 | Storm Damage Film | Bonaface |
| 1999 | Deja Vu Film | Mark |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mr Loverman TV | Executive Producer (8 ep) |
| 2018 | Save Me TV | Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (5 ep) |
| 2015 | Fear the Walking Dead TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2000 | Storm Damage Film | Writer |
| 1988 | Between The Cracks Film | Writer |