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Lennie James: Biography

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Birth Place: London, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/11/1965, Libra
Profession: Actor; playwright; screenwriter

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Lennie James Fast Facts:

After the death of his mother when he was 10, he and his brother chose to live in a children's home in London instead of being sent to America to reside with a relative. He stayed in foster care for eight years.
Aspired to be a professional rugby player as a teen.
Was introduced to acting after following a girl he was interested in to an audition for a play.
Was once employed by the British government's social security office.
Penned the autobiographical TV film, Storm Damage, in 2000.
Wrote the well-received play The Sons of Charlie Paora, which opened in London's Royal Court in 2004.
Landed the role of Robert Hawkins on Jericho after his first audition.

Lennie James Relationships:
Romy - Daughter
Celine - Daughter
Georgia - Daughter
Phyllis Mary James - Mother
Giselle Glasman - Significant Other
Kester James - Brother
College:
Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London, England (1988)

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Low Winter Sun, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Lennie James ALicia Gbur/AMC

Low Winter Sun, Lennie James ALicia Gbur/AMC

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Hung, Analeigh Tipton, Lennie James, Jane Adams Lacey Terrell/HBO

Human Target, Mark Valley, Lennie James Liane Hentscher/Fox

Human Target, Lennie James Liane Hentscher/Fox

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