James Cosmo

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Characters played by James Cosmo

Luka Gocharov — Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018)

Russian oligarch or military figure in the nuclear plot.

Father Christmas — The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Brings gifts and hope to Pevensies during Narnia's eternal winter.

Campbell — Braveheart (1995)

Scottish clan leader who initially supports Wallace but later aligns with Bruce.

Jorge of Burgos — The Name of the Rose (2019)

Blind librarian and mastermind behind the abbey murders.

FIeld Marshall Haig — Wonder Woman (2017)

British Field Marshal

Renton's Father — Trainspotting (1996)

Renton's parent who locks him in his room for cold turkey withdrawal.

Angus MacLeod — Highlander (1986)

Clan chieftain who exiles Connor to save him.

Renton's Father — T2 Trainspotting (2017)

Renton's father who locks him in his childhood room to force cold turkey withdrawal.

Redruth — Treasure Island (1990)

One of Squire Trelawney's servants who joins the loyalists ashore. He is fatally shot during a chase across the island after the loyalists' boat is sabotaged by Israel Hands.

Quintus Arius — Ben-Hur (2016)

Roman consul in the 2016 film who adopts Judah following a sea rescue.

Mr. Fezziwig — Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)

A kind-hearted businessman who employed a young Scrooge after his father's imprisonment. He is also the father of Isabel, Scrooge's former fiancée, and represents a compassionate alternative to Scrooge's later path.

Albert — Estranged (2015)

Albert is January's father and the dominant authority in the isolated family home. He questions the circumstances of her accident, attempts to drive Callum away, and imposes rules about January's clothing, work, medication, and confinement. His threats and violence reveal that control matters more to him than her welfare.

Career Overview

James Cosmo has 146 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Trainspotting with 2 titles. Signature works include Braveheart, Estranged, Trainspotting. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
146
Birth Date
1948-05-24
Birth Place
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q733122), public domain (CC0).