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
TV
The Walking Dead
Morgan Jones
2010
TV
Invincible
Darkwing (voice)
2021
TV
Fear the Walking Dead
Morgan Jones
2015
TV
Mayor of Kingstown
Frank Moses
2021
TV
Archer
Ibadan Peters (voice)
2009
TV
Spooks
David Newman
2002
TV
Talking Dead
Self
2011
TV
A Touch of Frost
DC Carl Tanner
1992
TV
Lie to Me
2009
TV
Genius
Martin Luther King Sr.
2017
TV
Jericho
Robert Hawkins
2006
Film
Blade Runner 2049
Mister Cotton
2017
TV
Line of Duty
Tony Gates
2012
TV
Human Target
Baptiste
2010
Film
Mufasa: The Lion King
Obasi (voice)
2024
TV
Hung
Charlie
2009
TV
Cold Feet
1998
Film
Snatch
Sol
2000
TV
Critical
Mr. Glen Boyle
2015
Film
Colombiana
Special Agent Ross
2011
Filmography
2024FilmMufasa: The Lion Kingas Obasi (voice)2024FilmThe Endas Doctor2024TVMr Lovermanas Barrington Walker2022FilmThere There2021TVMayor of Kingstownas Frank Moses2021FilmPeter Rabbit 2: The Runawayas Barnabas (voice)2021TVInvincibleas Darkwing (voice)2020FilmThe Talkas Self2018TVSave Meas Nelson "Nelly" Rowe2018FilmThe Girl on the Roofas Thief2017FilmThe Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walkingas Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)2017FilmBlade Runner 2049as Mister Cotton2017TVGeniusas Martin Luther King Sr.2017FilmHeroes Manufacturedas Self (archive footage)2017FilmDouble Playas Chamon2015TVFear the Walking Deadas Morgan Jones2015TVThe Met: Policing Londonas Self - Narrator (voice)2015TVCriticalas Mr. Glen Boyle2014FilmGet On Upas Joe Brown2014FilmSwelteras Bishop2013TVLow Winter Sunas Joe Geddes2013TVRunas Richard2012TVLine of Dutyas Tony Gates2012FilmLockoutas Harry Shaw2011TVTalking Deadas Self2011FilmColombianaas Special Agent Ross2011FilmMob Rulesas C-Note2010FilmThe Next Three Daysas Lieutenant Nabulsi2010TVThe Walking Deadas Morgan Jones2010FilmThe Making of The Walking Deadas Self2010TVHuman Targetas Baptiste2009TVThe Prisoneras 1472009TVThree Rivers2009TVArcheras Ibadan Peters (voice)2009TVHungas Charlie2009TVLie to Me2008FilmFalloutas DS Joe Stephens2007FilmOutlawas Cedric Munroe2006TVThe State Within2006TVJerichoas Robert Hawkins2006TVThe Family Man2006FilmMy Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generationas Narrator2005TVShakespeaRe-Told2005FilmBorn With Two Mothersas Errol Bridges2005FilmSaharaas General Zateb Kazim2004TVFrances Tuesdayas Trent2003TVWorking Shakespeare2003TVBuriedas Lee Kingley2002TVSpooksas David Newman2002Film24 Hour Party Peopleas Alan2001FilmThe Martinsas PC Alex2001FilmLucky Breakas Rudy2000FilmThe Announcementas Richard2000FilmSnatchas Sol2000FilmThe Miracle Makeras Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)2000FilmStorm Damageas Bonaface1999FilmDeja Vuas Mark1999TVShockersas Mark1999FilmElephant Juiceas Graham1998FilmThe Perfect Blueas Danny1998TVCold Feet1998TVUndercover Heartas Matt Lomas1998FilmAmong Giantsas Shovel1998FilmLes Misérablesas Enjolras1998FilmLost in Spaceas Jeb Walker1996TVThief Takers1995TVOut of the Blueas Bruce Hannaford1994FilmFathers, Sons and Unholy Ghostsas Martin1993TVComicsas Delroy Smith1992TVA Touch of Frostas DC Carl Tanner1991TVCivviesas Cliff Morgan1990FilmChilling Outas Lennie1988FilmBetween The Cracksas Lennie—FilmAnxious People—TVU.S. Attorney