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.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Obasi (voice)
2024
The End
Doctor
2024
Mr Loverman
Barrington Walker · (8 episodes)
2024
There There
2022
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Barnabas (voice)
2021
INVINCIBLE
Darkwing (voice) · (1 episode)
2021
The Talk
Self
2020
Save Me
Nelson "Nelly" Rowe · (12 episodes)
2018
The Girl on the Roof
Thief
2018
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
2017
Blade Runner 2049
Mister Cotton
2017
Genius
Martin Luther King Sr. · (5 episodes)
2017
Heroes Manufactured
Self (archive footage)
2017
Double Play
Chamon
2017
Fear the Walking Dead
Morgan Jones · (76 episodes)
2015
The Met: Policing London
Self - Narrator (voice) · (17 episodes)
2015
Critical
Glen Boyle · (13 episodes)
2015
Get on Up
Joe Brown
2014
Swelter
Bishop
2014
Low Winter Sun
Joe Geddes · (10 episodes)
2013
Run
Richard · (4 episodes)
2013
Line of Duty
Tony Gates · (5 episodes)
2012
Lockout
Harry Shaw
2012
Talking Dead
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Colombiana
Special Agent Ross
2011
Mob Rules
C-Note
2011
The Next Three Days
Lieutenant Nabulsi
2010
The Walking Dead
Morgan Jones · (51 episodes)
2010
The Walking Dead
Morgan Jones (uncredited) · (1 episode)
2010
The Making of The Walking Dead
Self
2010
Human Target
Baptiste · (3 episodes)
2010
The Prisoner
147 · (6 episodes)
2009
Three Rivers
(1 episode)
2009
Archer
Ibadan Peters (voice) · (1 episode)
2009
Hung
Charlie · (10 episodes)
2009
Lie to Me
(1 episode)
2009
Fallout
DS Joe Stephens
2008
Outlaw
Cedric Munroe
2007
The State Within
(0 episode)
2006
The State Within
Luke Gardner · (6 episodes)
2006
Jericho
Robert Hawkins · (29 episodes)
2006
The Family Man
(3 episodes)
2006
My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
Narrator
2006
ShakespeaRe-Told
(1 episode)
2005
Born With Two Mothers
Errol Bridges
2005
Sahara
General Zateb Kazim
2005
Frances Tuesday
Trent · (2 episodes)
2004
Working Shakespeare
(5 episodes)
2003
Buried
Lee Kingley · (8 episodes)
2003
Spooks
David Newman · (1 episode)
2002
24 Hour Party People
Alan Erasmus
2002
The Martins
PC Alex
2001
Lucky Break
Rudy
2001
The Announcement
Richard
2000
Snatch
Sol
2000
The Miracle Maker
Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
2000
Storm Damage
Bonaface
2000
Shockers: Deja Vu
Mark
1999
Elephant Juice
Graham
1999
The Perfect Blue
Danny
1998
Cold Feet
(2 episodes)
1998
Among Giants
Shovel
1998
Les Misérables
Enjolras
1998
Lost in Space
Jeb Walker
1998
Thief Takers
(9 episodes)
1996
Out of the Blue
Bruce Hannaford · (12 episodes)
1995
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
Martin
1994
Chilling Out
Lennie
1990
U.S. Attorney
(1 episode)
Undercover Heart
Matt Lomas · (6 episodes)
1998
Comics
Delroy Smith · (2 episodes)
1993
A Touch of Frost
DC Carl Tanner · (1 episode)
1992
Civvies
Cliff Morgan · (6 episodes)
1991
Between The Cracks
Lennie
1988