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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1965-10-11 (59 years old)

Place of Birth

Nottingham, England, UK

Lennie James

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.

Known For

Acting

2024

The End as Doctor
Mufasa: The Lion King as Obasi (voice)
Mr Loverman as Barrington Walker

2022

2021

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway as Barnabas (voice)
INVINCIBLE as Darkwing (voice)

2020

The Talk as Self

2018

Save Me as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe

2017

Blade Runner 2049 as Mister Cotton
Double Play as Chamon
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
Heroes Manufactured as Self (archive footage)
Genius as Martin Luther King Sr.

2015

Critical as Glen Boyle
Fear the Walking Dead as Morgan Jones
The Met: Policing London as Self - Narrator (voice)

2014

Get on Up as Joe Brown
Swelter as Bishop

2013

Low Winter Sun as Joe Geddes
Run as Richard

2012

Lockout as Harry Shaw
Line of Duty as Tony Gates

2011

Colombiana as Special Agent Ross
Mob Rules as C-Note
Talking Dead as Self

2010

The Next Three Days as Lieutenant Nabulsi
The Walking Dead as Morgan Jones
Human Target as Baptiste
The Walking Dead as Morgan Jones (uncredited)

2009

Hung as Charlie
Archer as Ibadan Peters (voice)

2008

Fallout as DS Joe Stephens

2007

Outlaw as Cedric Munroe

2006

Jericho as Robert Hawkins
The State Within as Luke Gardner

2005

Born With Two Mothers as Errol Bridges
Sahara as General Zateb Kazim

2004

2003

Buried as Lee Kingley

2002

24 Hour Party People as Alan Erasmus
Spooks as David Newman

2001

Lucky Break as Rudy
The Martins as PC Alex

2000

Snatch as Sol
The Announcement as Richard
Storm Damage as Bonaface
The Miracle Maker as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)

1999

Elephant Juice as Graham

1998

Lost in Space as Jeb Walker
Les Misérables as Enjolras
Among Giants as Shovel
Undercover Heart as Matt Lomas

1996

1995

Out of the Blue as Bruce Hannaford

1994

1993

Comics as Delroy Smith

1992

A Touch of Frost as DC Carl Tanner

1991

Civvies as Cliff Morgan

1990

Chilling Out as Lennie

1988

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Writing

2018

Save Me as Writer

2000

Storm Damage as Writer

1988

Production

2024

Mr Loverman as Executive Producer

2018

Save Me as Executive Producer

Directing

2015

Creator

2018

Save Me as Creator