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.
Acting
October 11, 1965
60 years old
Nottingham, England, UK
2.2
Anxious People

The End
Doctor

Mufasa: The Lion King
Obasi (voice)

Mr Loverman
Barrington Walker

Mr Loverman
Executive Producer

There There
Restaurant Owner

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Barnabas (voice)

INVINCIBLE
Darkwing (voice)

Mayor of Kingstown
Frank Moses

The Talk
Self
The Girl on the Roof
Thief

Save Me
Nelson "Nelly" Rowe

Save Me
Writer

Save Me
Executive Producer

Save Me
Creator

Blade Runner 2049
Mister Cotton

Double Play
Chamon

The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)

Heroes Manufactured
Self (archive footage)

Genius
Martin Luther King Sr.

Critical
Mr. Glen Boyle

Fear the Walking Dead
Morgan Jones

The Met: Policing London
Self - Narrator (voice)

Fear the Walking Dead
Director

Get On Up
Joe Brown

Swelter
Bishop

Low Winter Sun
Joe Geddes

Run
Richard

Lockout
Harry Shaw

Line of Duty
Tony Gates

Colombiana
Special Agent Ross

Mob Rules
C-Note

Talking Dead
Self

The Next Three Days
Lieutenant Nabulsi

The Making of The Walking Dead
Self

The Walking Dead
Morgan Jones

Human Target
Baptiste

Lie to Me
Terry 'Tel' Marsh

Three Rivers

Hung
Charlie

The Prisoner
147

Archer
Ibadan Peters (voice)

Fallout
DS Joe Stephens

Outlaw
Cedric Munroe

My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
Narrator

1976: Summer of... Heat
Narrator (voice)

Jericho
Robert Hawkins

The State Within
The Family Man

Born With Two Mothers
Errol Bridges

Sahara
General Zateb Kazim

ShakespeaRe-Told

Frances Tuesday
Trent

Buried
Lee Kingley

Working Shakespeare

24 Hour Party People
Alan

Spooks
David Newman

Lucky Break
Rudy

The Martins
PC Alex

Snatch
Sol
The Announcement
Richard

Storm Damage
Bonaface

The Miracle Maker
Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)

Storm Damage
Writer

Elephant Juice
Graham

Deja Vu
Mark

Shockers
Mark

Lost in Space
Jeb Walker

Les Misérables
Enjolras

Among Giants
Shovel
The Perfect Blue
Danny

Cold Feet
Kris Bumstead

Undercover Heart
Matt Lomas

Thief Takers

Out of the Blue
DC Bruce Hannaford
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
Martin

Comics
Delroy Smith

Civvies
Cliff Morgan

A Touch of Frost
DC Carl Tanner

Chilling Out
Lennie

Between The Cracks
Lennie

Between The Cracks
Writer

ScreenPlay
U.S. Attorney