Lenny James: Biography, Career, Private Life

In this article, let's talk about a wonderful actor born in a foggy Albion - Lenny James, who is best known to the viewer on the roles played in the movie "The Big Jackpot" and in the series "Jericho." We will discuss his biography and career, and we will also spend time on filmography.

Biography

Lenny James was born on October 11, 1965 in Nottingham, England. Parents of the boy came from Nigeria. Before the birth of the child moved to the UK. When James was 12 years old, he experienced a great loss. His mother Mary died, and he and his older brother Kester were forced to go to the orphanage.

As soon as Lennie James turned 16, he was taken to his family by a social worker who works in an orphanage where the boy lived. Lenny was brought up in the family for a short time, but even today he continues to communicate with these parents and maintains a warm relationship.

For education Lenny chose the Guildhall School of Music and Theater, in 1988 the boy successfully graduated.

Career

The first significant role - Anjols - Lenny James played in the movie adaptation of the novel Les Miserables. Before that, the novice actor appeared in the episodic roles of such films as "Perfect Blue" and "Lost in Space". Until 2000, James played about a dozen roles, but, basically, they were all small and short-lived.

The real glory to the actor came after the release of the movie "The Big Kush", where he embodied the image of Sol. Further films with Lenny James began to appear on the screen more often, and the roles became more significant. In the period from 2006 to 2008, the actor starred in the role of Robert Hawkins in the series "Jericho."

In 2010, the famous American series "Walking Dead" appeared on the screen, Lenny James appeared in front of the audience in the role of Morgan Jones.

In the same year, the actor appeared in the television series "The Stallion", in which Charlie played for 15 episodes .

One of his last roles to date, the actor performed in the movie "Runner on the blade 2049". The film has not yet appeared at the box office.

During his entire career, Lenny played about 20 roles in films and appeared in three dozen serials. постановку которой можно было увидеть в театре Лондона Royal Court. Also in 2000 he wrote an autobiography "Storm", the script of which was nominated by the British Academy of Television for the "Best Dramatic Series" award, and the play "The Sons of Charlie Paora", which was staged at London's Royal Court Theater .

Personal life

James is married to Giselle Glasman, married couples were born three girls: Romy (1990) and two twins Celine and Georgia (1994).

In his interview, James noted that he often cooks at home, the actor gives preference to the Caribbean cuisine. Likes to watch football, is an ardent fan of the English club "Tottenham".

который встает каждое утро и идет на работу. Они являются героями моего сообщества." One day the actor said: "I do not understand people who are attracted to fame and popularity, males and men in our society should be aware of the guy who gets up every morning and goes to work." They are the heroes of my community. "

Lenny James is one of those celebrities who wrote a public letter to The Big Issue. In his message, Lenny told me how hard he was about losing his mother at an early age, and this life span deep inside his heart.

At the moment, the actor turned 51, but he continues to act in films, we wish him the same luck and success.