Lennie James

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Characters played by Lennie James

Morgan Jones — Fear the Walking Dead (2015)

A character from the original series who becomes the central focus starting in the fourth season, encountering the surviving original group members and new survivors in Texas.

Mister Cotton — Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

A member of the replicant resistance

Robert Hawkins — Jericho (2006)

Robert Hawkins is a secretive Jericho resident who knows far more about the attacks than he admits and possesses an unexploded nuclear bomb. He works with Jake to uncover the conspiracy, evade the ASA military, and transport the bomb and evidence to Texas, though his allegiance and past remain uncertain.

Sol — Snatch (2000)

Small-time crook and partner to Vinny.

Obasi (voice) — Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

Voice performance for a lion in the prequel's pride.

Special Agent Ross — Colombiana (2011)

FBI agent tracking a serial killer leaving orchids at crime scenes. He orders Cataleya's arrest based on a background check, but is threatened by her and forced to contact CIA agent Richard. He later interrogates Danny.

Barnabas — Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

Live-action portrayal of Bea's dog.

General Zateb Kazim — Sahara (2005)

General Zateb Kazim is the dictator fighting the Tuareg people and a principal antagonist. He uses soldiers to suppress opposition, obstruct Eva's medical investigation, and pursue Dirk, Al, and Eva across Mali. Kazim personally commands the final helicopter attack, but Dirk, Al, and their allies destroy his helicopter and kill him.

Harry Shaw — Lockout (2012)

Snow's close friend and fellow CIA agent who orchestrates Snow's mission to MS One under the guise of helping him prove his innocence. He is secretly revealed to be the mole selling space program secrets and is arrested after his deception is uncovered.

DS Joe Stephens — Fallout (2008)

A former resident of the estate, Joe is assigned to investigate the killing alongside his partner, DS Matt Ryder. He pursues Shanice, whose confession points him toward the gang member responsible. After being dismissed, he encounters that suspect and beats him severely, showing how personally the case and his treatment have affected him.

Bishop — Swelter (2014)

The current sheriff of Baker, formerly known as Pike, who survived a gunshot wound to the head and suffers from amnesia. He gradually regains his memories, defends the town against the violent gang, duels Cole to a kill, and ultimately chooses to remain as law enforcement.

Joe Brown — Get On Up (2014)

James' abusive father who eventually enlists in the Army, leaving the family behind and contributing to James' difficult childhood.

Career Overview

Lennie James has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Lion King with 1 titles. Signature works include Fear the Walking Dead, Jericho, Hung. 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
57
Birth Date
1965-10-11
Birth Place
Nottingham, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q636682), public domain (CC0).