Lennie James
Known for: Acting
Born: October 11, 1965
Place of birth: Nottingham, England, UK
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.
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Filmography
40 movies · 37 TV shows, newest first
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Anxious People
2026
7.3
Mufasa: The Lion King
2024
5.2
The End
2024
4.9
Mr Loverman
2024
5.5
There There
2022
8.0
Mayor of Kingstown
2021
7.0
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
2021
8.6
INVINCIBLE
2021
NR
The Talk
2020
6.4
Save Me
20186.0
The Girl on the Roof
2018
7.0
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
2017
7.6
Blade Runner 2049
2017
7.5
Genius
2017
6.7
Heroes Manufactured
2017
3.5
Double Play
2017
7.6
Fear the Walking Dead
2015
8.0
The Met: Policing London
2015
6.9
Critical
2015
6.8
Get On Up
2014
5.0
Swelter
2014
6.2
Low Winter Sun
2013
6.7
Run
2013
8.2
Line of Duty
2012
5.9
Lockout
2012
7.2
Talking Dead
2011
6.6
Colombiana
2011
2.8
Mob Rules
2011
7.1
The Next Three Days
2010
8.1
The Walking Dead
2010
7.8
The Making of The Walking Dead
2010
7.3
Human Target
2010
5.5
The Prisoner
2009
7.0
Three Rivers
2009
7.9
Archer
2009
6.5
Hung
2009
7.9
Lie to Me
2009
4.5
Fallout
2008
5.4
Outlaw
2007
7.4
The State Within
2006
7.4
Jericho
2006
NR
1976: Summer of... Heat
2006NR
The Family Man
2006
10.0
My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
2006
7.4
ShakespeaRe-Told
2005
9.0
Born With Two Mothers
2005
5.9
Sahara
2005
7.0
Frances Tuesday
2004
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Working Shakespeare
2003
8.0
Buried
2003
7.7
Spooks
2002
7.0
24 Hour Party People
2002
5.3
The Martins
2001
6.3
Lucky Break
20017.0
The Announcement
2000
7.8
Snatch
2000
6.2
The Miracle Maker
2000
8.0
Storm Damage
2000
9.0
Deja Vu
1999
NR
Shockers
1999
4.3
Elephant Juice
19997.1
The Perfect Blue
1998
7.7
Cold Feet
1998
9.5
Undercover Heart
1998
5.1
Among Giants
1998
7.2
Les Misérables
1998
5.4
Lost in Space
1998
7.7
Thief Takers
1996
8.0
Out of the Blue
19958.0
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
1994
3.3
Comics
1993
7.5
A Touch of Frost
1992
8.2
Civvies
1992
NR
Chilling Out
1990
NR
Between The Cracks
1988
6.0
ScreenPlay
1986NR
U.S. Attorney
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