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James Cosmo

James Cosmo

Actor·Born May 24, 1948 (78)·Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

James Cosmos (born 24 May 1948) is a British actor, known for his film roles in Highlander, Braveheart, the film adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Trainspotting, The Last Legion, Troy, and 2081. He is also a staple of British television, with credits in hundreds of television shows, Cosmo made a name for himself playing Scottish "tough guy" characters.

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Known For

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe7.0·2005 · as Father Christmas
Braveheart
Braveheart7.7·1995 · as Campbell
Troy
Troy7.2·2004 · as Glaucus
Trainspotting
Trainspotting7.7·1996 · as Renton's Father
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman7.0·2017 · as FIeld Marshall Haig
T2 Trainspotting
T2 Trainspotting6.6·2017 · as Renton's Father
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones8.6·2011 · as Jeor Mormont
Highlander
Highlander6.5·1986 · as Angus MacLeod
The Hole in the Ground
The Hole in the Ground5.8·2019 · as Des Brady
Babe: Pig in the City
Babe: Pig in the City5.6·1998 · as Thelonius (voice)
Outlaw King
Outlaw King6.5·2018 · as Robert Bruce Senior
Skylines
Skylines5.8·2020 · as Grant

Highest Rated

Chernobyl
Chernobyl9.2·2019 · as Miner
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones8.6·2011 · as Jeor Mormont
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy7.7·2008 · as Father Kellan Ashby
Braveheart
Braveheart7.7·1995 · as Campbell
Trainspotting
Trainspotting7.7·1996 · as Renton's Father
Castle
Castle7.4·2009 · as Finn Rourke
His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials7.6·2019 · as Farder Coram
Merlin
Merlin7.4·2008 · as Hengist
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan7.3·2018 · as Luka Gocharov
Shetland
Shetland7.5·2013 · as Arthur McCall
The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!7.5·1971 · as Inspector Williams
The Durrells
The Durrells7.4·2016 · as Captain Creech

Movies

Preschool
Preschool2026 · as Joe
The Morrigan
The Morrigan2026 · as Francis Crowley
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead2026 · as Dida
Voidance
Voidance2026 · as Agent Polo
Salvable
Salvable2025 · as Welly
The Last Redemption
The Last Redemption2025 · as Lord Goran
Can You Hear Me?
Can You Hear Me?2025 · as Johnny
The Beast Within
The Beast Within6.3·2024 · as Waylon
The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers2023 · as Cardinal Richelieu
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol6.6·2022 · as Mr. Fezziwig (voice)
My Sailor, My Love
My Sailor, My Love2022 · as Howard
Breath
Breath2022 · as Nick
The Kindred
The Kindred6.6·2021 · as Frank Menzies
Jagame Thandhiram
Jagame Thandhiram2021 · as Peter Sprott
Skylines
Skylines5.8·2020 · as Grant
The Hole in the Ground
The Hole in the Ground5.8·2019 · as Des Brady
Get Duked!
Get Duked!6.4·2019 · as Farmer
Off Grid
Off Grid2019 · as John Tanner
Forget Me Not
Forget Me Not2019 · as Benedict
Tomorrow
Tomorrow2019 · as Mr. Charles
Shadow Boxer
Shadow Boxer2019 · as Eddie Royce
Outlaw King
Outlaw King6.5·2018 · as Robert Bruce Senior
In Darkness
In Darkness6.1·2018 · as Niall
Malevolent
Malevolent5.6·2018 · as Grandpa
Ashes in the Snow
Ashes in the Snow6.6·2018 · as Mr. Stakas
Darkness Comes
Darkness Comes2018 · as Policeman
Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Massacre
Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Massacre2018 · as Narrator (voice)
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman7.0·2017 · as FIeld Marshall Haig
T2 Trainspotting
T2 Trainspotting6.6·2017 · as Renton's Father
London Heist
London Heist2017 · as Ray
Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur5.6·2016 · as Quintus Arius
Eliminators
Eliminators6.5·2016 · as Cooper
Dark Signal
Dark Signal2016 · as Alan
Bunker: Project 12
Bunker: Project 122016 · as Brian Balanowsky
Breakdown
Breakdown2016 · as Albert Chapman
Whisky Galore
Whisky Galore2016 · as Macalister the Minister
Monochrome
Monochrome2016 · as Roger Daniels
The Legend of Barney Thomson
The Legend of Barney Thomson6.4·2015 · as James Henderson
Estranged
Estranged2015 · as Albert
Moonwalkers
Moonwalkers6.3·2015 · as Dawson
Amélia & Duarte
Amélia & Duarte2015 · as Narrator (English)
The Pyramid Texts
The Pyramid Texts2015 · as Ray
We Still Kill the Old Way
We Still Kill the Old Way2014 · as Arthur
The Boogeyman
The Boogeyman2014 · as Dr. Harper
Hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods6.1·2013 · as King Bagsecg
Justin and the Knights of Valour
Justin and the Knights of Valour6.2·2013 · as Blucher (voice)
The Christmas Candle
The Christmas Candle2013 · as Herbert Hopewell
Get Lucky
Get Lucky2013 · as Mr. Zigic
The Golden Scallop
The Golden Scallop2013 · as Judge Wellington
Citadel
Citadel6.3·2012 · as Priest
Songs for Amy
Songs for Amy2012 · as Murdo
The Glass Man
The Glass Man2011 · as Pecco
No Saints for Sinners
No Saints for Sinners2011
The Runway
The Runway2010 · as Shutherland
The Santa Incident
The Santa Incident2010 · as Nick
Outcast
Outcast2010 · as Laird
Donkeys
Donkeys2010 · as Alfred
One Night in Emergency
One Night in Emergency2010
The Color of Magic 2in1
The Color of Magic 2in12010 · as Galder Weatherwax
2081
20812009 · as George Bergeron
The Narnia Code
The Narnia Code2009 · as Narrator
The Clan
The Clan2009 · as Hector McKinley
Futureshock: Comet
Futureshock: Comet2008 · as Brenden
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 12008 · as Galder Weatherwax
The Last Legion
The Last Legion5.7·2007 · as Hrothgar
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising5.9·2007 · as Dawson
Lives of the Saints
Lives of the Saints2007 · as Mr. Karva
Where Have I Been All Your Life?
Where Have I Been All Your Life?2007 · as John
Half Light
Half Light6.3·2006 · as Finlay Murray
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe7.0·2005 · as Father Christmas
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005 · as James Brown
Troy
Troy7.2·2004 · as Glaucus
The Reckoning
The Reckoning6.6·2004 · as Lambert
One Last Chance
One Last Chance2004 · as Big John
Sweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams2003 · as Robert
Solid Air
Solid Air2003 · as Finn
The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers6.5·2002 · as Col. Sutch
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands2002 · as Billy
To End All Wars
To End All Wars6.5·2001 · as Col. Stuart McLean
All the Queen's Men
All the Queen's Men2001 · as Archie
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells2000 · as McNab
Honest
Honest2000 · as Tommy Chase
Reflections Upon the Origin of the Pineapple
Reflections Upon the Origin of the Pineapple2000
The Match
The Match1999 · as Billy Bailey
One More Kiss
One More Kiss1999 · as Frank
Sunset Heights
Sunset Heights1999 · as MacDonald
Split Second
Split Second1999 · as Donald Paterson
Billy and Zorba
Billy and Zorba1999 · as Zorba
Babe: Pig in the City
Babe: Pig in the City5.6·1998 · as Thelonius (voice)
Trainspotting
Trainspotting7.7·1996 · as Renton's Father
Emma
Emma6.4·1996 · as Mr. Weston
Braveheart
Braveheart7.7·1995 · as Campbell
The Key
The Key1995 · as Gangster
Sin Bin
Sin Bin1994 · as Jerry
Treasure Island
Treasure Island6.6·1990 · as Redruth
The Nightwatch
The Nightwatch1989 · as James Smithson
Stormy Monday
Stormy Monday1988 · as Tony
Highlander
Highlander6.5·1986 · as Angus MacLeod
Biggles
Biggles1986 · as German Soldier
Operation Julie
Operation Julie1985 · as Longfellow
The Nightmare Man
The Nightmare Man1981 · as Sergeant Carch
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil1974 · as Loch
Young Winston
Young Winston1972 · as Officer on Train
The Stone Tape
The Stone Tape1972 · as Cliff Dow
Doomwatch
Doomwatch1972 · as Bob Gillette
Sutherland's Law
Sutherland's Law1972 · as Ian Campbell
Assault
Assault1971 · as Det. Sgt. Beale
Sovereign's Company
Sovereign's Company1970 · as Senior Under Officer Patterson
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain6.6·1969 · as Jamie
The Virgin Soldiers
The Virgin Soldiers1969 · as Waller
Follow the Dark
Follow the Darkas Gregory Kern

TV Shows

Hostage
Hostage7.2·2025 · as Max Dalton
Fear
Fear2025 · as Allan Berwick
Talamasca: The Secret Order
Talamasca: The Secret Order7.2·2025 · as Director Houseman
Nightsleeper
Nightsleeper2024 · as Fraser Warren
Six Four
Six Four2023 · as Jim Mackie
Karen Pirie
Karen Pirie7.3·2022 · as Brodie Grant Snr
His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials7.6·2019 · as Farder Coram
The Name of the Rose
The Name of the Rose7.3·2019 · as Jorge of Burgos
The Bay
The Bay7.2·2019 · as Bill Bradwell
Chernobyl
Chernobyl9.2·2019 · as Miner
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan7.3·2018 · as Luka Gocharov
Hold the Sunset
Hold the Sunset2018 · as Bob
SS-GB
SS-GB2017 · as Harry Woods
The Durrells
The Durrells7.4·2016 · as Captain Creech
Stag
Stag2016 · as Gamekeeper
New Worlds
New Worlds2014 · as Goffe
Shetland
Shetland7.5·2013 · as Arthur McCall
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones8.6·2011 · as Jeor Mormont
Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise7.4·2011 · as Roger Seymour
Case Histories
Case Histories2011 · as Len Lomax
Castle
Castle7.4·2009 · as Finn Rourke
FlashForward
FlashForward7.0·2009 · as Phillip
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy7.7·2008 · as Father Kellan Ashby
Merlin
Merlin7.4·2008 · as Hengist
The Colour of Magic
The Colour of Magic7.1·2008 · as Galder Weatherwax
Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie2005 · as Mr. Scott
Rebus
Rebus2000 · as Morris Cafferty
Easter Tales
Easter Tales2000 · as The Centurion
Cleopatra
Cleopatra7.0·1999 · as Agrippa
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe1997 · as Cedric
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders7.4·1997 · as Jack 'Axeman' McKinley
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'1997 · as Malky Fraser
Roughnecks
Roughnecks1994 · as Tom
Heartbeat
Heartbeat1992 · as Matthew Chapman
The House of Eliott
The House of Eliott1991 · as James Maxton
The Justice Game
The Justice Game1989 · as Glen
Crossbow
Crossbow1987
Running Scared
Running Scared1986 · as Detective Inspector McNeil
Casualty
Casualty7.1·1986 · as John Breckman
Screen Two
Screen Two1985 · as Jerry
Super Gran
Super Gran1985 · as Mr. McBigg
Lytton's Diary
Lytton's Diary1985 · as Harry Owen
The Bill
The Bill1984
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983
Taggart
Taggart1983
The Nightmare Man
The Nightmare Man1981 · as Sergeant Carch
House on the Hill
House on the Hill1981 · as Bonfield
Take the High Road
Take the High Road1980
Hammer House of Horror
Hammer House of Horror1980 · as Willis
Thundercloud
Thundercloud1979 · as Chief Petty Officer Hawkins
Minder
Minder1979 · as Jock McLeish
Kidnapped
Kidnapped1979 · as Beggar/Soldier
Dick Barton: Special Agent
Dick Barton: Special Agent1979 · as Jock Anderson
Strangers
Strangers1978 · as DS Galbraith
The Professionals
The Professionals1977 · as Glover
The Sweeney
The Sweeney1975 · as Det. Sgt. Davy Freeth
Survivors
Survivors1975 · as Lenny Carter
Churchill's People
Churchill's People1974 · as Robert Bruce
The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!7.5·1971 · as Inspector Williams
Play for Today
Play for Today1970 · as Loch
UFO
UFO1970 · as Lt. Anderson
ITV Playhouse
ITV Playhouse1967 · as Sgt. Robbins
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play1964 · as Senior Under Officer Patterson
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Dr. Finlay's Casebook1962 · as Private Davidson

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