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.

Filmography

• 2026Anxious People
• Mr Loverman — Barrington Walker, Executive Producer
• 2024Mufasa: The Lion King — Obasi (voice)
• 2024The End — Doctor
• 2022There There — Restaurant Owner
• INVINCIBLE — Darkwing (voice)
• Mayor of Kingstown — Frank Moses
• 2021Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway — Barnabas (voice)
• Save Me — Nelson "Nelly" Rowe, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
• 2018The Girl on the Roof — Thief
• 2017Blade Runner 2049 — Mister Cotton
• 2017Double Play — Chamon
• Genius — Martin Luther King Sr.
• 2017The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking — Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
• Critical — Mr. Glen Boyle
• Fear the Walking Dead — Morgan Jones, Director
• 2014Get On Up — Joe Brown
• 2014Swelter — Bishop
• Low Winter Sun — Joe Geddes
• Run — Richard
• Line of Duty — Tony Gates
• 2012Lockout — Harry Shaw
• 2011Colombiana — Special Agent Ross
• 2011Mob Rules — C-Note
• Human Target — Baptiste
• 2010The Next Three Days — Lieutenant Nabulsi
• The Walking Dead — Morgan Jones
• Archer — Ibadan Peters (voice)
• Hung — Charlie
• Lie to Me — Terry 'Tel' Marsh
• The Prisoner — 147
• Three Rivers
• 2008Fallout — DS Joe Stephens
• 2007Outlaw — Cedric Munroe
• 20061976: Summer of... Heat — Narrator (voice)
• Jericho — Robert Hawkins
• 2006My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation — Narrator
• The Family Man
• The State Within — Luke Gardner
• 2005Born With Two Mothers — Errol Bridges
• 2005Sahara — General Zateb Kazim
• ShakespeaRe-Told
• Frances Tuesday — Trent
• Buried — Lee Kingley
• Working Shakespeare
• 200224 Hour Party People — Alan
• Spooks — David Newman
• 2001Lucky Break — Rudy
• 2001The Martins — PC Alex
• 2000Snatch — Sol
• 2000Storm Damage — Bonaface, Writer
• 2000The Announcement — Richard
• 2000The Miracle Maker — Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
• 1999Deja Vu — Mark
• 1999Elephant Juice — Graham
• Shockers — Mark
• 1998Among Giants — Shovel
• Cold Feet — Kris Bumstead
• 1998Les Misérables — Enjolras
• 1998Lost in Space — Jeb Walker
• 1998The Perfect Blue — Danny
• Undercover Heart — Matt Lomas
• Thief Takers
• Out of the Blue — DC Bruce Hannaford
• 1994Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts — Martin
• Comics — Delroy Smith
• A Touch of Frost — DC Carl Tanner
• Civvies — Cliff Morgan
• 1990Chilling Out — Lennie
• 1988Between The Cracks — Lennie, Writer
• ScreenPlay
• U.S. Attorney

Appearances as themselves (5)

• 2020The Talk — Self
• 2017Heroes Manufactured — Self (archive footage)
• The Met: Policing London — Self - Narrator (voice)
• Talking Dead — Self
• 2010The Making of The Walking Dead — Self