Lenny James: biography, career, personal life

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In this article we will talk about a wonderful actor from foggy Albion - Lenny James, who is best known to the viewer for his roles in the movie "Snatch" and in the TV series "Jericho". We will discuss his biography and career, and also take time to filmography.

Biography

Lennie James was born on October 11, 1965 in Nottingham, England. The boy's parents are from Nigeria. Before the birth of the child, they 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 an orphanage.

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

Lenny chose the Guildhall School of Music and Theater to get an education, in 1988 the guy successfully graduated from it.

Career

The first significant role -Anjolsa - Lenny James played in the film adaptation of the novel "Les Misérables". Prior to this, the aspiring actor appeared in cameo roles in films such 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 fame came to the actor after the release of the film "Snatch", where he embodied the image of Saul. Further, films with Lennie James began to appear on the screen more and more often, and the roles became more and more significant. In the period from 2006 to 2008, the actor starred as Robert Hawkins in the TV series Jericho.

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

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

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

Throughout his career, Lenny has played about 20 roles in films and appeared in three dozen TV shows. Also in 2000, he wrote his autobiography The Storm, which was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series, and The Sons of Charlie Paora, which was staged at London's Royal Court Theatre.

Private life

James is married to Gisele Glasman, the couple had threegirls: Romi (1990) and two twins Celine and Georgia (1994).

In his interviews, James noted that he often cooks at home, the actor prefers Caribbean cuisine. He likes to watch football, is an ardent fan of the English club "Tottenham".

The actor once said: "I don't understand people who are drawn to fame and popularity, boys 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 among those celebrities who wrote a public letter to The Big Issue magazine. In his message, Lenny told how hard he experienced the loss of his mother at an early age, and this period of life settled deep in his heart.

At the moment, the actor is 51 years old, but he continues to act in films, we wish him good luck and success.