Cast & creator
Lennie James
Best known for The Walking Dead, Archer, INVINCIBLE
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.
Also known as: لنی جیمز
42
film credits
43
television credits
78
1986–2026 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (85)
Showing 85 of 85 credits
The Walking Dead
Morgan Jones
2010
Archer
Ibadan Peters (voice)
2009
INVINCIBLE
Darkwing (voice)
2021
Fear the Walking Dead
Morgan Jones
2015Fear the Walking Dead
Director
2015
Blade Runner 2049
Mister Cotton
2017
Lie to Me
Terry 'Tel' Marsh
2009
Mayor of Kingstown
Frank Moses
2021
Spooks
David Newman
2002
A Touch of Frost
DC Carl Tanner
1992
Line of Duty
Tony Gates
2012
Genius
Martin Luther King Sr.
2017
Talking Dead
Self
2011
Mufasa: The Lion King
Obasi (voice)
2024
ScreenPlay
1986
Jericho
Robert Hawkins
2006
Human Target
Baptiste
2010
Snatch
Sol
2000
Hung
Charlie
2009
Comics
Delroy Smith
1993
Cold Feet
Kris Bumstead
1998
Colombiana
Special Agent Ross
2011
Lost in Space
Jeb Walker
1998
The Next Three Days
Lieutenant Nabulsi
2010
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Barnabas (voice)
2021
Three Rivers
2009
Critical
Mr. Glen Boyle
2015
Lockout
Harry Shaw
2012
Out of the Blue
DC Bruce Hannaford
1995
Save Me
Nelson "Nelly" Rowe
2018Save Me
Writer
2018Save Me
Executive Producer
2018Save Me
Creator
2018
The Prisoner
147
2009
ShakespeaRe-Told
2005
Sahara
General Zateb Kazim
2005
The State Within
2006The State Within
Luke Gardner
2006
Buried
Lee Kingley
2003
Low Winter Sun
Joe Geddes
2013
Les Misérables
Enjolras
1998
Shockers
Mark
1999
Run
Richard
2013
Working Shakespeare
2003
The End
Doctor
2024
Get On Up
Joe Brown
2014
24 Hour Party People
Alan
2002
Mr Loverman
Barrington Walker
2024Mr Loverman
Executive Producer
2024
Outlaw
Cedric Munroe
2007
Thief Takers
1996
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
Morgan Jones / Sir Fred Livingston III (voice)
2017
The Miracle Maker
Gaius Velius Quintilus (voice)
2000
Swelter
Bishop
2014
The Met: Policing London
Self - Narrator (voice)
2015
Civvies
Cliff Morgan
1992
Undercover Heart
Matt Lomas
1998
Storm Damage
Bonaface
2000Storm Damage
Writer
2000
Frances Tuesday
Trent
2004The Family Man
2006
The Making of The Walking Dead
Self
2010
Elephant Juice
Graham
1999
Heroes Manufactured
Self (archive footage)
2017
Lucky Break
Rudy
2001
1976: Summer of... Heat
Narrator (voice)
2006Anxious People
2026
Fallout
DS Joe Stephens
2008U.S. Attorney
Among Giants
Shovel
1998
Born With Two Mothers
Errol Bridges
2005
Deja Vu
Mark
1999The Perfect Blue
Danny
1998
Double Play
Chamon
2017The Girl on the Roof
Thief
2018
There There
Restaurant Owner
2022
Mob Rules
C-Note
2011
Chilling Out
Lennie
1990
My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation
Narrator
2006
The Martins
PC Alex
2001Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
Martin
1994The Announcement
Richard
2000
The Talk
Self
2020
Between The Cracks
Lennie
1988Between The Cracks
Writer
1988