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

The Walking Dead

INVINCIBLE

Mayor of Kingstown

Fear the Walking Dead

Lie to Me

Archer

Spooks

Blade Runner 2049

All Movies (39)

• Mufasa: The Lion King2024 · as Obasi (voice)
• The End2024 · as Doctor
• There There2022 · as Restaurant Owner
• Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway2021 · as Barnabas (voice)
• The Talk2020 · as Self
• The Girl on the Roof2018 · as Thief
• The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking2017 · as Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
• Blade Runner 20492017 · as Mister Cotton
• Heroes Manufactured2017 · as Self (archive footage)
• Double Play2017 · as Chamon
• Get On Up2014 · as Joe Brown
• Swelter2014 · as Bishop
• Lockout2012 · as Harry Shaw
• Colombiana2011 · as Special Agent Ross
• Mob Rules2011 · as C-Note
• The Next Three Days2010 · as Lieutenant Nabulsi
• The Making of The Walking Dead2010 · as Self
• Fallout2008 · as DS Joe Stephens
• Outlaw2007 · as Cedric Munroe
• My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation2006 · as Narrator
• Born With Two Mothers2005 · as Errol Bridges
• Sahara2005 · as General Zateb Kazim
• 24 Hour Party People2002 · as Alan
• The Martins2001 · as PC Alex
• Lucky Break2001 · as Rudy
• The Announcement2000 · as Richard
• Snatch2000 · as Sol
• The Miracle Maker2000 · as Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
• Storm Damage2000 · as Bonaface
• Deja Vu1999 · as Mark
• Elephant Juice1999 · as Graham
• The Perfect Blue1998 · as Danny
• Among Giants1998 · as Shovel
• Les Misérables1998 · as Enjolras
• Lost in Space1998 · as Jeb Walker
• Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts1994 · as Martin
• Chilling Out1990 · as Lennie
• Between The Cracks1988 · as Lennie
• Anxious People—

All TV Shows (38)

• Mr Loverman2024 · as Barrington Walker
• Mayor of Kingstown2021 · as Frank Moses
• INVINCIBLE2021 · as Darkwing (voice)
• Save Me2018 · as Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
• Genius2017 · as Martin Luther King Sr.
• Fear the Walking Dead2015 · as Morgan Jones
• The Met: Policing London2015 · as Self - Narrator (voice)
• Critical2015 · as Mr. Glen Boyle
• Low Winter Sun2013 · as Joe Geddes
• Run2013 · as Richard
• Line of Duty2012 · as Tony Gates
• Talking Dead2011 · as Self
• The Walking Dead2010 · as Morgan Jones
• Human Target2010 · as Baptiste
• The Prisoner2009 · as 147
• Three Rivers2009
• Archer2009 · as Ibadan Peters (voice)
• Hung2009 · as Charlie
• Lie to Me2009 · as Terry 'Tel' Marsh
• The State Within2006
• The State Within2006 · as Luke Gardner
• Jericho2006 · as Robert Hawkins
• The Family Man2006
• ShakespeaRe-Told2005
• Frances Tuesday2004 · as Trent
• Working Shakespeare2003
• Buried2003 · as Lee Kingley
• Spooks2002 · as David Newman
• Shockers1999 · as Mark
• Cold Feet1998 · as Kris Bumstead
• Undercover Heart1998 · as Matt Lomas
• Thief Takers1996
• Out of the Blue1995 · as DC Bruce Hannaford
• Comics1993 · as Delroy Smith
• A Touch of Frost1992 · as DC Carl Tanner
• Civvies1992 · as Cliff Morgan
• ScreenPlay1986
• U.S. Attorney—