Person
Lennie James
Acting · Born 1965-10-11 · Nottingham, England, UK
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
The Walking Dead
Morgan Jones
INVINCIBLE
Darkwing (voice)
Mayor of Kingstown
Frank Moses
Fear the Walking Dead
Morgan Jones
Archer
Ibadan Peters (voice)
Lie to Me
Terry 'Tel' Marsh
Blade Runner 2049
Mister Cotton
Spooks
David Newman
A Touch of Frost
DC Carl Tanner
Line of Duty
Tony Gates
Filmography
- 2026Anxious People
- 2024Mufasa: The Lion KingObasi (voice)
- 2024The EndDoctor
- 2024Mr LovermanBarrington Walker
- 2022There ThereRestaurant Owner
- 2021Mayor of KingstownFrank Moses
- 2021Peter Rabbit 2: The RunawayBarnabas (voice)
- 2021INVINCIBLEDarkwing (voice)
- 2020The TalkSelf
- 2018Save MeNelson "Nelly" Rowe
- 2018The Girl on the RoofThief
- 2017The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's WalkingMorgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
- 2017Blade Runner 2049Mister Cotton
- 2017GeniusMartin Luther King Sr.
- 2017Heroes ManufacturedSelf (archive footage)
- 2017Double PlayChamon
- 2015Fear the Walking DeadMorgan Jones
- 2015The Met: Policing LondonSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 2015CriticalMr. Glen Boyle
- 2014Get On UpJoe Brown
- 2014SwelterBishop
- 2013Low Winter SunJoe Geddes
- 2013RunRichard
- 2012Line of DutyTony Gates
- 2012LockoutHarry Shaw
- 2011Talking DeadSelf
- 2011ColombianaSpecial Agent Ross
- 2011Mob RulesC-Note
- 2010The Next Three DaysLieutenant Nabulsi
- 2010The Walking DeadMorgan Jones
- 2010The Making of The Walking DeadSelf
- 2010Human TargetBaptiste
- 2009The Prisoner147
- 2009Three Rivers
- 2009ArcherIbadan Peters (voice)
- 2009HungCharlie
- 2009Lie to MeTerry 'Tel' Marsh
- 2008FalloutDS Joe Stephens
- 2007OutlawCedric Munroe
- 2006The State Within
- 2006JerichoRobert Hawkins
- 20061976: Summer of... HeatNarrator (voice)
- 2006The Family Man
- 2006My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New GenerationNarrator
- 2005ShakespeaRe-Told
- 2005Born With Two MothersErrol Bridges
- 2005SaharaGeneral Zateb Kazim
- 2004Frances TuesdayTrent
- 2003Working Shakespeare
- 2003BuriedLee Kingley
- 2002SpooksDavid Newman
- 200224 Hour Party PeopleAlan
- 2001The MartinsPC Alex
- 2001Lucky BreakRudy
- 2000The AnnouncementRichard
- 2000SnatchSol
- 2000The Miracle MakerGaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
- 2000Storm DamageBonaface
- 1999Deja VuMark
- 1999ShockersMark
- 1999Elephant JuiceGraham
- 1998The Perfect BlueDanny
- 1998Cold FeetKris Bumstead
- 1998Undercover HeartMatt Lomas
- 1998Among GiantsShovel
- 1998Les MisérablesEnjolras
- 1998Lost in SpaceJeb Walker
- 1996Thief Takers
- 1995Out of the BlueDC Bruce Hannaford
- 1994Fathers, Sons and Unholy GhostsMartin
- 1993ComicsDelroy Smith
- 1992A Touch of FrostDC Carl Tanner
- 1992CivviesCliff Morgan
- 1990Chilling OutLennie
- 1988Between The CracksLennie
- 1986ScreenPlay
- —U.S. Attorney
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