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Lennie James (Lennie Michael James) was born on 11 October, 1965 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, is a British actor, screenwriter, and playwright (born 1965). Discover Lennie James's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?

Popular As Lennie Michael James
Occupation Actor, screenwriter, playwright
Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 11 October, 1965
Birthday 11 October
Birthplace Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Lennie James Height, Weight & Measurements

At 58 years old, Lennie James height is 5′ 9″ .

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Height 5′ 9″
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Who Is Lennie James's Wife?

His wife is Giselle Glasman

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Wife Giselle Glasman
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Children 3

Lennie James Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lennie James worth at the age of 58 years old? Lennie James’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Lennie James's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1965

Lennie Michael James (born 11 October 1965) is a British actor, screenwriter, and playwright.

His work includes playing Morgan Jones in the AMC television series The Walking Dead and in its spin-off, Fear the Walking Dead, and starring as DCI Tony Gates in Line of Duty series one.

Among James' more notable roles in television is Glen Boyle in the medical drama Critical on Sky 1.

On American television, he portrayed the mysterious Robert Hawkins in the CBS series Jericho and Detective Joe Geddes in the AMC television series Low Winter Sun.

1980

James said his favourite television show of all time is the 1980s police drama Hill Street Blues, telling the Daily Express, "It’s the one that spawned every other show. It’s the Muhammad Ali or Pelé of television shows."

1988

James attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1988.

While there, he helped run a campaign against the school's plan to expel another student, which he has said is the bravest thing he's ever done.

1994

On television, one of James’ earliest appearances was as DC Carl Tanner in series 2, episode 1 of A Touch Of Frost (1994).

1998

James has appeared in more than 20 films, including Les Misérables (1998), Snatch (2000), 24 Hour Party People (2002), Sahara (2005), and Outlaw (2007).

2000

James wrote the autobiographical TV film, Storm Damage in 2000, which was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series.

Storm Damage depicts a teacher who tries to go back to the foster home he left and help the teenagers there, as James did.

2003

James subsequently appeared in the short-lived Channel 4 prison drama Buried (2003), the BBC terrorism drama The State Within (2006), the BBC spy drama Spooks (2002–2011), and he starred as Robert Hawkins in the CBS post-apocalyptic drama series Jericho (2006).

2008

James appeared in a Channel 4 television drama Fallout (2008), playing the role of a detective alongside another detective solving a teen-related murder.

2009

He also appeared in an episode of Lie to Me, as well as the 2009 AMC/ITV miniseries The Prisoner, of which he said: "It wasn't necessarily the easiest gig I’ve ever been on, but it was always acting."

He appeared in HBO's comedy series Hung as a pimp.

2010

He starred in the 2010 film Tic and appeared in the action film Colombiana (2011) and the sci-fi film Lockout (2012).

James appeared in episodes of the 2010 TV series Human Target as the assassin Baptiste.

In 2010, he guest-starred as Morgan Jones in the pilot episode of the AMC series The Walking Dead, titled "Days Gone Bye".

2012

In 2012, he received critical acclaim for his appearance as DCI Tony Gates in BBC Two's Line of Duty, created by Jed Mercurio.

2013

In 2013, he reprised his role as Morgan Jones in an episode of the third season of The Walking Dead titled "Clear".

2014

On 12 October 2014, James made his return to the show in a post-credit scene at the end of the fifth-season premiere and appeared again in a single scene at the end of the mid-season finale on 30 November 2014.

He returned for the fifth-season finale and played a significant role in the episode.

Despite his few appearances on the show, James has received significant recognition for his portrayal of Morgan from critics and fans, including being stopped by a policeman who wanted to talk to him about the show.

He returned as a main cast member in the show's sixth season until the eighth season.

2015

"That involved being taken in front of the head and threatening to boycott a big event for the Lord Mayor, even though the head said it would mean they would throw me out," James said in 2015.

He was once employed by the British government's social security office.

On 29 March 2015, James' character was featured throughout the fifth-season finale.

The actor's post-show appearance on the Talking Dead—in which he did not speak with an American accent—caused the hashtag #morganisbritish to trend on Twitter.

James stars as Dr. Boyle on the medical drama Critical, also created by Mercurio, which debuted on Sky 1 in February 2015.

He spent nearly a year away from his home in Los Angeles to film the series.

Each episode takes place in "real time," with the medical staff having to save a life in an hour.

James spent a week shadowing doctors at a London hospital to prepare for the role.

2018

James created and starred in Sky Atlantic drama series Save Me which was released in 2018 to critical acclaim.

Its second season, titled Save Me Too, won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Drama Series 2021.

James was born in Nottingham, in the East Midlands of England, the son of Afro-Trinidadian parents.

He lived in South London and attended school at Ernest Bevin College.

His mother, Phyllis Mary James, died when he was 10, after which he and his elder brother, Kester, chose to live in a children's home instead of being sent to the United States to reside with a relative.

James remained in foster care for eight years.

James aspired to be a professional rugby player as a teen, and was introduced to acting after following a girl he was interested in to an audition for a play.

As of 15 April 2018, James appears as Morgan in the fourth season of Fear the Walking Dead as a series regular.