Adam Leese

Acting

Adam Leese

Born
(age 50)
Birthplace
Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK
Credits
21 titles

Biography

Adam is an English born character actor who's worked extensively in Film and TV in both comedy and dramas. Adam gained his first job in Victoria Woods 'Dinnerladies' whilst in his last term at Arts Ed Drama School in London and since then has worked on movies such as 'Bridget Jones Baby' (Dir Sharon McGuire), 'King of Thieves' (dir James Marsh) and has worked with Joe Cornish on both of his movies; 'Attack The Block' and 'The Kid Who Would be King'.

Adam's first lead film role was also his first feature film 'EMR' which also starred an up and coming Tom Hardy. 'EMR' won several awards worldwide including the 'Best UK Feature Award' at London's prestigious 'Raindance Fesitval', seeing off tough competition such as Shane Meadows 'Dead Mans Shoes'.

TV credits include many of the UK's favourite TV shows including playing Olivia Coleman's 'fling' in Broadchurch, Eastenders, Humans and Guerrilla.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 21

YearTitleRole
2024 One Day TV Fishmonger guy (1 ep)
2021 Grace TV Gary Carter (1 ep)
2019 Country of Hotels Film
2019 The Kid Who Would Be King Film Policeman
2018 King of Thieves Film Frankie the Fence
2016 Bridget Jones's Baby Film Photographer
2015 Cradle to Grave TV Kenny (1 ep)
2015 Humans TV Dad in Playground (1 ep)
2012 Love Bite Film Gilkes
2012 Confine Film Brian
2011 Creature Feature Film
2011 Attack the Block Film Policeman 2
2008 Sisterhood Film P-Party Barman
2008 Journal of a Contract Killer Film Sam
2007 Until Death Film Van Huffel
2006 The IT Crowd TV Barry (1 ep)
2004 EMR Film Adam Jones
2002 Rose and Maloney TV Colin Davies (1 ep)
2001 Waking the Dead TV Young Charles Sutton (2 ep)
1999 Bad Girls TV Damien Morrison (3 ep)
1998 dinnerladies TV Hugo (1 ep)
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