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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1976-03-06 (49 years old)

Place of Birth

Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK

Adam Leese

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.

Known For

Acting

2024

One Day as Fishmonger guy

2019

2018

King of Thieves as Frankie the Fence

2016

Bridget Jones's Baby as Photographer

2015

Humans as Dad in Playground

2012

Confine as Brian

2011

Attack the Block as Policeman 2

2008

2007

Until Death as Van Huffel

2006

The IT Crowd as Barry

2004

EMR as Adam Jones

2001

Waking the Dead as Young Charles Sutton

1999

Bad Girls as Damien Morrison

1998

dinnerladies as Hugo