Lennie James
Oct 11, 1965 (59 years old) in 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.
Known For

Blade Runner 2049
Mister Cotton

Mufasa: The Lion King
Obasi (voice)

The Walking Dead
Morgan Jones

INVINCIBLE
Darkwing (voice)

Fear the Walking Dead
Morgan Jones

Archer
Ibadan Peters (voice)

Spooks
David Newman

Genius
Martin Luther King Sr.

A Touch of Frost
DC Carl Tanner
Credits
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U.S. Attorney Future★ NR
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Obasi (voice)★ 7.4
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The End 2024Doctor★ 4.9
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Mr Loverman 2024Barrington Walker★ 8.2
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There There 2022★ 5.5
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Barnabas (voice)★ 7.1
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INVINCIBLE 2021Darkwing (voice)★ 8.6
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The Talk 2020Self★ NR
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Save Me 2018Nelson "Nelly" Rowe★ 6.4
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The Girl on the Roof 2018Thief★ 6
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Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)★ 7.3
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Blade Runner 2049 2017Mister Cotton★ 7.6
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Genius 2017Martin Luther King Sr.★ 7.7
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Heroes Manufactured 2017Self (archive footage)★ 10
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Double Play 2017Chamon★ 4
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Morgan Jones★ 7.7
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Self - Narrator (voice)★ 7
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Critical 2015Glen Boyle★ 6.8
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Get on Up 2014Joe Brown★ 6.8
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Swelter 2014Bishop★ 5.1
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Low Winter Sun 2013Joe Geddes★ 6.1
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Run 2013Richard★ 7.1
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Line of Duty 2012Tony Gates★ 8.3
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Lockout 2012Harry Shaw★ 5.9
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Colombiana 2011Special Agent Ross★ 6.6
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Mob Rules 2011C-Note★ 3.1
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The Next Three Days 2010Lieutenant Nabulsi★ 7.1
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The Walking Dead 2010Morgan Jones★ 8.1
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Self★ 8
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Human Target 2010Baptiste★ 7.2
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The Prisoner 2009147★ 5.7
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Three Rivers 2009★ 7.1
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Archer 2009Ibadan Peters (voice)★ 7.9
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Hung 2009Charlie★ 6.6
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Lie to Me 2009★ 7.9
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Fallout 2008DS Joe Stephens★ 4.5
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Outlaw 2007Cedric Munroe★ 5.3
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The State Within 2006★ 7.5
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Jericho 2006Robert Hawkins★ 7.4
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The Family Man 2006★ NR
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Narrator★ NR
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ShakespeaRe-Told 2005★ 7.5
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Errol Bridges★ NR
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Sahara 2005General Zateb Kazim★ 5.9
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Frances Tuesday 2004Trent★ NR
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Working Shakespeare 2003★ NR
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Buried 2003Lee Kingley★ 8
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Spooks 2002David Newman★ 7.6
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24 Hour Party People 2002Alan Erasmus★ 7
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The Martins 2001PC Alex★ 5.5
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Lucky Break 2001Rudy★ 6.2
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The Announcement 2000Richard★ NR
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Snatch 2000Sol★ 7.8
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The Miracle Maker 2000Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)★ 6
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Storm Damage 2000Bonaface★ 6
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Shockers: Deja Vu 1999Mark★ NR
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Elephant Juice 1999Graham★ 3.6
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The Perfect Blue 1998Danny★ 5.8
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Cold Feet 1998★ 7.8
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Undercover Heart 1998Matt Lomas★ 10
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Among Giants 1998Shovel★ 5
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Les Misérables 1998Enjolras★ 7.2
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Lost in Space 1998Jeb Walker★ 5.4
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Thief Takers 1996★ 7
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Out of the Blue 1995Bruce Hannaford★ NR
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Martin★ NR
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Comics 1993Delroy Smith★ 1
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A Touch of Frost 1992DC Carl Tanner★ 7.5
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Civvies 1991Cliff Morgan★ 7.7
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Chilling Out 1990Lennie★ NR
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Between The Cracks 1988Lennie★ NR