Lennie James

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Lennie James

Lennie James, February 2008
Born Lennie James
11 October 1965 (1965-10-11) (age 42)
Flag of the United Kingdom London, England

Lennie James (born October 11, 1965 in London, England) is an English actor and playwright.

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[edit] Career

He has appeared in over twenty films, including the Guy Ritchie crime caper Snatch (2000), 24 Hour Party People (2002), and Sahara (2005) and wrote the play The Sons of Charlie Paora which was performed at London's Royal Court Theatre.

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

He recently played Luke Gardner in the BBC terrorism drama The State Within, Bishop David Newman on the BBC spy drama Spooks and Robert Hawkins in the CBS post-apocalyptic television drama series Jericho.

His most recent part was Cedric Munroe in the 2007 film Outlaw.

[edit] Personal life

James' heritage is African-Caribbean. James is the main cook for his family, and has professed a fondness for Caribbean cuisine. His favorite football team is Tottenham Hotspur.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Keckler. "The Lennie James Interview", Television Without Pity, 2008-02-18, p. 10. 

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