Lennie James
Lennie James is a British actor and playwright celebrated for his compelling performances in both film and television, including notable roles in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Line of Duty.' In 'The End,' he plays an irascible doctor who helps the wealthy couple navigate their psychological struggles in a survival bunker, contributing to the film's exploration of human emotions in a dystopian setting.
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Lennie James plays the iconic protagonist Barrington in the miniseries adaptation of Mr. Loverman.
‘Mr. Loverman’, una historia de amor que pasó 50 años encerrada en el armario protagoniza la serie revelación en Reino Unido | Televisión
Spain· 2025-07-14
Lennie James recently won a BAFTA TV award for his blazing portrait of Barry in Mr. Loverman.
What to watch this weekend: Embrace the heat with Mr Loverman on BritBox and Smoke on Apple TV+
Canada· 2025-06-26
Lennie James won the best actor category at the British Academy Television Awards for his role in Mr Loverman.
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Australia· 2025-06-19
Lennie James won the leading actor award for his role in the TV adaptation of Evaristo's novel Mr Loverman.
‘I’m here to open doors’: Bernardine Evaristo on success, controversy and why she plans to donate her £100k award | Bernardine Evaristo
United Kingdom· 2025-06-08
Lennie James won a Bafta for best actor for his role in BBC drama Mr Loverman, adapted from Evaristo's novel.
Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off Women's Prize for outstanding contributionUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Lennie James stars in a drama about a man seeking freedom in his later years.
El final de ‘El juego del calamar’, ‘The Bear’ y otras series recomendadas para junio | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-05-31
James described it as 'the part of a lifetime' and pointed out that it was rare to have a drama about a 'queer, black, old couple'.
A wedding dress, party plans... and Alan Cumming's four suitsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Lennie James was awarded for his leading role in the drama 'Mr Loverman'.
'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' y 'Blue Lights' reinan en los Bafta de la televisión
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-12
Lennie James was named best actor for Mr Loverman.
Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta TV AwardsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Lennie James plays Barrington, a closeted Caribbean man in Mr Loverman, which features Sharon D Clarke.
‘We have so many talented black British actors who had to leave in order to work’: Sharon D Clarke on typecasting, industry tensions, and the truthfulness of Mr Loverman | BaftasUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Lennie James is one of the best actor nominees at the Bafta Television Awards.
‘At times, the pressure was intolerable’: Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd on paranoia, portraying abuse and the madness of sudden fame | BaftasUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Lennie James is nominated for acting in Mr Loverman.
Baby Reindeer and Mr Bates vs the Post Office to go head to headUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Lennie James is also nominated for best actor at the Bafta Television Awards.
Billie Piper on toxic masculinity, raising teens, and playing complex characters: ‘I’ve been a woman on the edge – I’m not afraid of it!’ | BaftasUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Lennie James is one of the best actor nominees at the Bafta Television Awards alongside David Tennant.
David Tennant on sex scenes, Doctor Who and his run-in with Kemi Badenoch: ‘The trans debate has become unnecessarily cruel’ | BaftasUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Lennie James is known for his role as Morgan Jones in The Walking Dead and has recently received a Bafta TV nomination for his performance in Mr Loverman.
‘There’s a battle going on for the soul of America’: actor Lennie James on political turmoil, zombie terrors and being a black Brit in the US | BaftasUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Lennie James is one of the best actor nominees at the Bafta Television Awards.
Marisa Abela on consent, cancelled shows and playing Industry’s troubled heroine: ‘Thank God I’m not as cold-hearted as Yasmin’ | BaftasUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-09
Lennie James plays an abrasive doctor in The End.
The End review – post-apocalyptic musical with Tilda Swinton is catastrophically self-indulgent | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Lennie James is nominated for best acting for his role in Mr Loverman.
Baby Reindeer leads TV Bafta nominationsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Lennie James is nominated for his role as Barry Walker in Mr Loverman.
Lola Petticrew, Graham Norton, Nicola Coughlan among Irish nominated – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-27
Lennie James is also part of the cast in the film.
Don’t be put off. This powerful, beautiful film could become a cult classic – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27
Lennie James plays an irascible doctor who helps with their depression.
The End review – end of the world singalong drama commands attention | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26