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Born on October 11, 1965 in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Lennie James is a screenwriter, playwright and film actor. Lennie James is 60 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Ernest Bevin College. Notable works include The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.
My Take
Lennie James has the rare ability to sharpen a scene simply by appearing in it, and his Morgan across The Walking Dead and its spin-off proved he could carry a story as well as anchor one. What fascinates me, though, is that he writes as well as acts, working as both screenwriter and playwright. That dual perspective, understanding a story from the inside and the outside at once, surely explains the unusual conviction in his performances. He's never been a flashy, marketed presence; he's built trust slowly, role by role. I have deep respect for actors of that quiet, principled consistency.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lennie James
- Name (Japanese)
- レニー・ジェームズ
- Reading
- れにー・じぇーむず
- Born
- October 11, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / playwright / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Ernest Bevin College
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Walking Dead | — | |
| Notable work | Fear the Walking Dead | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lennie James born?
Born October 11, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Lennie James from?
Lennie James is from Nottingham, United Kingdom.
What does Lennie James do?
Lennie James works as actor, screenwriter, playwright, film actor, stage actor.
What is Lennie James known for?
Notable works include The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead.
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