Known for
Acting
Credits
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Gender
Man
Birthday
Oct 11, 1965 (58)
Place of birth
Nottingham, England
Also known as
Λένι Τζέιμς
Ленни Джеймс
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 roles
Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
---|---|---|
— | Mr Loverman | Barrington Jedidiah Walker |
— | U.S. Attorney | |
2025 | The End | |
2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King | Obasi (voice) |
2022 | There There | |
2021 | INVINCIBLE | Darkwing (voice) |
2021 | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway | Barnabas (voice) |
2020 | The Talk | Self |
2018 | Save Me | Nelson "Nelly" Rowe |
2018 | The Girl on the Roof | Thief |
2017 | Blade Runner 2049 | Mister Cotton |
2017 | Genius | Martin Luther King Sr. |
2017 | The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking | Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice) |
2017 | Double Play | Chamon |
2017 | Heroes Manufactured | Self (archive footage) |
2015 | Fear the Walking Dead | Morgan Jones |
2015 | Critical | Glen Boyle |
2015 | The Met: Policing London | Self - Narrator (voice) |
2014 | Get on Up | Joe Brown |
2014 | Swelter | Bishop |
2013 | Low Winter Sun | Joe Geddes |
2013 | Run | Richard |
2012 | Lockout | Harry Shaw |
2012 | Line of Duty | Tony Gates |
2011 | Colombiana | Special Agent Ross |
2011 | Talking Dead | Himself |
2011 | Mob Rules | C-Note |
2010 | The Walking Dead | Morgan Jones |
2010 | The Walking Dead | Morgan Jones (uncredited) |
2010 | The Next Three Days | Lieutenant Nabulsi |
2010 | Human Target | Baptiste |
2010 | The Making of The Walking Dead | Self |
2009 | Lie to Me | |
2009 | Archer | Ibadan Peters (voice) |
2009 | Hung | Charlie |
2009 | The Prisoner | 147 |
2009 | Three Rivers | |
2008 | Fallout | DS Joe Stephens |
2007 | Outlaw | Cedric Munroe |
2006 | Jericho | Robert Hawkins |
2006 | The State Within | |
2006 | The State Within | Luke Gardner |
2006 | My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation | Narrator |
2006 | The Family Man | |
2005 | Sahara | General Zateb Kazim |
2005 | ShakespeaRe-Told | |
2005 | Born With Two Mothers | Errol Bridges |
2004 | Frances Tuesday | Trent |
2003 | Buried | Lee Kingley |
2002 | 24 Hour Party People | Alan Erasmus |
2002 | Spooks | David Newman |
2001 | Lucky Break | Rudy |
2001 | The Martins | PC Alex |
2000 | Snatch | Sol |
2000 | The Miracle Maker | Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice) |
2000 | Storm Damage | Bonaface |
2000 | The Announcement | Richard |
1999 | Elephant Juice | Graham |
1999 | Shockers: Deja Vu | Mark |
1998 | Lost in Space | Jeb Walker |
1998 | Les Misérables | Enjolras |
1998 | Cold Feet | |
1998 | Among Giants | Shovel |
1998 | The Perfect Blue | |
1998 | Undercover Heart | Matt Lomas |
1996 | Thief Takers | |
1995 | Out of the Blue | |
1994 | Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts | Martin |
1993 | Comics | Delroy Smith |
1992 | A Touch of Frost | DC Carl Tanner |
1991 | Civvies | Cliff Morgan |
1990 | Chilling Out | Lennie |
1988 | Between The Cracks | Lennie |
Credits
Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
---|---|---|
— | Mr Loverman | Executive Producer |
2018 | Save Me | Writer |
2018 | Save Me | Executive Producer |
2018 | Save Me | Creator |
2015 | Fear the Walking Dead | Director |
2000 | Storm Damage | Writer |
1988 | Between The Cracks | Writer |