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

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Mufasa: The Lion King

2024 ⭐ 7.3

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Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

2021 ⭐ 7.0

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The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking

2017 ⭐ 7.2

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Blade Runner 2049

2017 ⭐ 7.6

Career timeline

2024

Mufasa: The Lion King Notable

Obasi (voice) · 2024

⭐ 7.3

The End

Doctor · 2024

⭐ 5.3

2022

There There

Restaurant Owner · 2022

⭐ 5.5

2021

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Notable

Barnabas (voice) · 2021

⭐ 7.0

2020

The Talk

Self · 2020

2017

The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking Notable

Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Living · 2017

⭐ 7.2

Blade Runner 2049 Notable

Mister Cotton · 2017

⭐ 7.6

Heroes Manufactured Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2017

⭐ 9.0

2014

Get On Up

Joe Brown · 2014

⭐ 6.8

Swelter

Bishop · 2014

⭐ 5.0

2012

Lockout Notable

Harry Shaw · 2012

⭐ 5.9

2011

Colombiana Notable

Special Agent Ross · 2011

⭐ 6.6

Mob Rules

C-Note · 2011

⭐ 2.8

2010

The Next Three Days Notable

Lieutenant Nabulsi · 2010

⭐ 7.1

The Making of The Walking Dead Notable

Self · 2010

⭐ 7.9

2008

Fallout

DS Joe Stephens · 2008

⭐ 4.5

2007

Outlaw

Cedric Munroe · 2007

⭐ 5.4

2006

My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation Notable

Narrator · 2006

⭐ 10.0

2005

Born With Two Mothers Notable

Errol Bridges · 2005

⭐ 9.0

Sahara Notable

General Zateb Kazim · 2005

⭐ 5.9

2002

24 Hour Party People

Alan · 2002

⭐ 7.0

2001

The Martins

PC Alex · 2001

⭐ 5.4

Lucky Break

Rudy · 2001

⭐ 6.2

2000

Snatch Notable

Sol · 2000

⭐ 7.8

The Miracle Maker

Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice) · 2000

⭐ 6.1

Storm Damage Notable

Bonaface · 2000

⭐ 8.0

1999

Deja Vu Notable

Mark · 1999

⭐ 9.0

Elephant Juice

Graham · 1999

⭐ 4.3

1998

Among Giants

Shovel · 1998

⭐ 5.1

Les Misérables Notable

Enjolras · 1998

⭐ 7.2

Lost in Space Notable

Jeb Walker · 1998

⭐ 5.4

1990

Chilling Out

Lennie · 1990

1988

Between The Cracks

Lennie · 1988

Frequently appears with

Aaron Pierre

Mufasa (voice)

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Taka (voice)

Tiffany Boone

Sarabi (voice)

Kagiso Lediga

Young Rafiki (voice)

Preston Nyman

Zazu (voice)

James Corden

Peter Rabbit (voice)

Rose Byrne

Bea

Domhnall Gleeson

Mr. Thomas McGregor

David Oyelowo

Nigel Basil-Jones

Margot Robbie

Flopsy Rabbit / The Narra

Full filmography

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Mufasa: The Lion King

2024 ⭐ 7.3

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The End

2024 ⭐ 5.3

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There There

2022 ⭐ 5.5

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Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

2021 ⭐ 7.0

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The Talk

2020

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The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking

2017 ⭐ 7.2

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Blade Runner 2049

2017 ⭐ 7.6

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Heroes Manufactured

2017 ⭐ 9.0

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Double Play

2017 ⭐ 3.5

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Get On Up

2014 ⭐ 6.8

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Swelter

2014 ⭐ 5.0

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Lockout

2012 ⭐ 5.9

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Colombiana

2011 ⭐ 6.6

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Mob Rules

2011 ⭐ 2.8

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The Next Three Days

2010 ⭐ 7.1

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The Making of The Walking Dead

2010 ⭐ 7.9

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Fallout

2008 ⭐ 4.5

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Outlaw

2007 ⭐ 5.4

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My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation

2006 ⭐ 10.0

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Born With Two Mothers

2005 ⭐ 9.0