James Cosmo
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead
2026
as Dida
The Morrigan
2026
as Francis Crowley
Preschool
2026
as Joe
Voidance
2026
as Agent Polo
Can You Hear Me?
2025
as Johnny
The Last Redemption
2025
as Lord Goran
Salvable
2025
as Welly
Fear
2025
as Allan Berwick
Hostage
2025
as Max Dalton
Talamasca: The Secret Order
2025
as Director Houseman
The Beast Within
2024
as Waylon
Nightsleeper
2024
as Fraser Warren
The Three Musketeers
2023
as Cardinal Richelieu
Highland Cops
2023
as Narrator
Six Four
2023
as Jim Mackie
Breath
2022
as Nick
My Sailor, My Love
2022
as Howard
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
2022
as Mr. Fezziwig (voice)
Karen Pirie
2022
as Brodie Grant Snr
Jagame Thandhiram
2021
as Peter Sprott
The Kindred
2021
as Frank Menzies
Skylines
2020
as Grant
Off Grid
2019
as John Tanner
Tomorrow
2019
as Mr. Charles
The Hole in the Ground
2019
as Des Brady
Get Duked!
2019
as Farmer
Forget Me Not
2019
as Benedict
Shadow Boxer
2019
as Eddie Royce
The Bay
2019
as Bill Bradwell
His Dark Materials
2019
as Farder Coram
The Name of the Rose
2019
as Jorge of Burgos
Chernobyl
2019
as Miner
In Darkness
2018
as Niall
Ashes in the Snow
2018
as Mr. Stakas
Outlaw King
2018
as Robert Bruce Senior
Malevolent
2018
as Grandpa
Darkness Comes
2018
as Policeman
Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Massacre
2018
as Narrator (voice)
Hold the Sunset
2018
as Bob
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
2018
as Luka Gocharov
T2 Trainspotting
2017
as Renton's Father
London Heist
2017
as Ray
Wonder Woman
2017
as FIeld Marshall Haig
SS-GB
2017
as Harry Woods
Breakdown
2016
as Albert Chapman
Bunker: Project 12
2016
as Brian Balanowsky
Dark Signal
2016
as Alan
Whisky Galore
2016
as Macalister the Minister
Ben-Hur
2016
as Quintus Arius
Eliminators
2016
as Cooper
Monochrome
2016
as Roger Daniels
The Durrells
2016
as Captain Creech
Stag
2016
as Gamekeeper
The Legend of Barney Thomson
2015
as James Henderson
Estranged
2015
as Albert
The Pyramid Texts
2015
as Ray
Amélia & Duarte
2015
as Narrator (English)
Moonwalkers
2015
as Dawson
We Still Kill the Old Way
2014
as Arthur
The Boogeyman
2014
as Dr. Harper
New Worlds
2014
as Goffe
Justin and the Knights of Valour
2013
as Blucher (voice)
Hammer of the Gods
2013
as King Bagsecg
Get Lucky
2013
as Mr. Zigic
The Christmas Candle
2013
as Herbert Hopewell
The Golden Scallop
2013
as Judge Wellington
Shetland
2013
as Arthur McCall
Citadel
2012
as Priest
Songs for Amy
2012
as Murdo
The Glass Man
2011
as Pecco
No Saints for Sinners
2011
Game of Thrones
2011
as Jeor Mormont
Death in Paradise
2011
as Roger Seymour
Case Histories
2011
as Len Lomax
Outcast
2010
as Laird
The Runway
2010
as Shutherland
The Santa Incident
2010
as Nick
Donkeys
2010
as Alfred
One Night in Emergency
2010
The Color of Magic 2in1
2010
as Galder Weatherwax
2081
2009
as George Bergeron
The Narnia Code
2009
as Narrator
The Clan
2009
as Hector McKinley
Castle
2009
as Finn Rourke
FlashForward
2009
as Phillip
Futureshock: Comet
2008
as Brenden
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
2008
as Galder Weatherwax
The Colour of Magic
2008
as Galder Weatherwax
Sons of Anarchy
2008
as Father Kellan Ashby
Merlin
2008
as Hengist
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
2007
as Dawson
The Last Legion
2007
as Hrothgar
Lives of the Saints
2007
as Mr. Karva
Where Have I Been All Your Life?
2007
as John
Half Light
2006
as Finlay Murray
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2005
as Father Christmas
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
2005
as James Brown
Little House on the Prairie
2005
as Mr. Scott
One Last Chance
2004
as Big John
Troy
2004
as Glaucus
The Reckoning
2004
as Lambert
Man Dancin'
2004
as Donnie McGlone
Sweet Dreams
2003
as Robert
Solid Air
2003
as Finn
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
2002
as Billy
The Four Feathers
2002
as Col. Sutch
To End All Wars
2001
as Col. Stuart McLean
All the Queen's Men
2001
as Archie
Celebrity Big Brother
2001
as Self
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
2000
as McNab
Honest
2000
as Tommy Chase
Reflections Upon the Origin of the Pineapple
2000
Rebus
2000
as Morris Cafferty
Rebus
2000
as Morris Gerald Cafferty
Easter Tales
2000
as The Centurion
The Match
1999
as Billy Bailey
One More Kiss
1999
as Frank
Sunset Heights
1999
as MacDonald
Billy and Zorba
1999
as Zorba
Split Second
1999
as Donald Paterson
Badger
1999
Cleopatra
1999
as Agrippa
Babe: Pig in the City
1998
as Thelonius (voice)
Golden Wedding
1998
as Eddie
Santa / Claws
1997
Midsomer Murders
1997
as Jack 'Axeman' McKinley
Ivanhoe
1997
as Cedric
Ain't Misbehavin'
1997
as Malky Fraser
Trainspotting
1996
as Renton's Father
Emma
1996
as Mr. Weston
Braveheart
1995
as Campbell
The Key
1995
as Gangster
Sin Bin
1994
as Jerry
Roughnecks
1994
as Tom
Heartbeat
1992
as Matthew Chapman
The House of Eliott
1991
as James Maxton
The Sharp End
1991
as Carmichael
The Fool
1990
as Mr. Bowring
Treasure Island
1990
as Redruth
The Nightwatch
1989
as James Smithson
Winners and Losers
1989
as Frank Kerr
The Justice Game
1989
as Glen
Stormy Monday
1988
as Tony
Crossbow
1987
Brond
1987
as Primo
Highlander
1986
as Angus MacLeod
Biggles
1986
as German Soldier
Casualty
1986
as John Breckman
Casualty
1986
as Tony
Running Scared
1986
as Detective Inspector McNeil
Operation Julie
1985
as Longfellow
Super Gran
1985
as Mr. McBigg
Screen Two
1985
as Jerry
Lytton's Diary
1985
as Harry Owen
The Master of Ballantrae
1984
as Horseman (uncredited)
The Bill
1984
Taggart
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Living Apart Together
1982
as Priest
The Nightmare Man
1981
as Sergeant Carch
The Nightmare Man
1981
as Sergeant Carch
House on the Hill
1981
as Bonfield
Take the High Road
1980
Hammer House of Horror
1980
as Willis
Kidnapped
1979
as Beggar/Soldier
Dick Barton: Special Agent
1979
as Jock Anderson
Minder
1979
as Jock McLeish
Thundercloud
1979
as Chief Petty Officer Hawkins
Strangers
1978
as DS Galbraith
The Professionals
1977
as Glover
The Sweeney
1975
as Det. Sgt. Davy Freeth
Survivors
1975
as Lenny Carter
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
1974
as Loch
Churchill's People
1974
as Robert Bruce
The Professional
1973
as Sgt. Robbins
Doomwatch
1972
as Bob Gillette
The Duna Bull
1972
The Stone Tape
1972
as Cliff Dow
Young Winston
1972
as Officer on Train
Sutherland's Law
1972
as Ian Campbell
Assault
1971
as Det. Sgt. Beale
The Persuaders!
1971
as Inspector Williams
Sovereign's Company
1970
as Senior Under Officer Patterson
UFO
1970
as Lt. Anderson
Play for Today
1970
as Loch
Battle of Britain
1969
as Jamie
The Virgin Soldiers
1969
as Waller
ITV Playhouse
1967
as Sgt. Robbins
Ransom for a Pretty Girl
1966
as Charlie Milne
The Wednesday Play
1964
as Senior Under Officer Patterson
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
1962
as Private Davidson