JAMES COSMO
James Cosmo
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 24, 1948
Place of Birth: Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
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.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
VoidanceAgent Polo
2026·
The MorriganFrancis Crowley
Director Houseman
2025·
HostageMax Dalton
2025·
FearAllan Berwick
2024·
NightsleeperFraser Warren
2023·
Six FourJim Mackie
2023·
Highland CopsNarrator
2022·
Karen PirieBrodie Grant Snr
Mr. Fezziwig (voice)
2019·
ChernobylMiner
2019·
The Name of the RoseJorge of Burgos
2019·
His Dark MaterialsFarder Coram
Luka Gocharov
2018·
Hold the SunsetBob
2017·
SS-GBHarry Woods
2016·
StagGamekeeper
2016·
The DurrellsCaptain Creech
2014·
New WorldsGoffe
2013·
ShetlandArthur McCall
2011·
Case HistoriesLen Lomax
2011·
Death in ParadiseRoger Seymour
2008·
MerlinHengist
2008·
Sons of AnarchyFather Kellan Ashby
2008·
The Colour of MagicGalder Weatherwax
2005·
Little HourseMr. Scott
Self
2000·
Easter TalesThe Centurion
2000·
RebusMorris Cafferty, Morris Gerald Cafferty
1999·
CleopatraAgrippa
1997·
Ain't Misbehavin'Malky Fraser
1991·
The Sharp EndCarmichael
1991·
The House of EliottJames Maxton
1989·
The Justice GameGlen
1989·
Winners and LosersFrank Kerr
1987·
Crossbow1986·
Running ScaredDetective Inspector McNeil
1986·
CasualtyTony, John Breckman
1985·
Lytton's DiaryHarry Owen
1985·
Screen TwoJerry
1985·
Super GranMr. McBigg
1981·
House on the HillBonfield
1979·
ThundercloudChief Petty Officer Hawkins
1979·
MinderJock McLeish
1978·
StrangersDS Galbraith
1977·
The ProfessionalsGlover
1974·
Churchill's PeopleRobert Bruce
1967·
ITV PlayhouseSgt. Robbins
1964·
The Wednesday PlaySenior Under Officer Patterson
TBA·
Follow the DarkGregory Kern
2026·
PreschoolJoe
2021·
The KindredFrank Menzies
2021·
Jagame ThandhiramPeter Sprott
2020·
SkylinesGrant
2019·
The BayBill Bradwell
2019·
Shadow BoxerEddie Royce
2019·
Forget Me NotBenedict
2019·
Get Duked!Farmer
Narrator
2018·
Darkness ComesPoliceman
2011·
Game of ThronesJeor Mormont
2009·
FlashForwardPhillip
2009·
CastleFinn Rourke
2009·
The ClanHector McKinley
Galder Weatherwax
John
2004·
Man Dancin'Donnie McGlone
2003·
Solid AirFinn
1999·
Badger1999·
Split SecondDonald Paterson
1998·
Golden WeddingEddie
1997·
IvanhoeCedric
1997·
Midsomer MurdersJack 'Axeman' McKinley
1995·
The KeyGangster
1994·
RoughnecksTom
1992·
HeartbeatMatthew Chapman
1988·
Codename: KyrilBonham
1984·
The BillHorseman (uncredited)
1983·
Taggart1981·
The Nightmare ManSergeant Carch, Sergeant Carch
Willis
1980·
Take the High RoadJock Anderson
1979·
KidnappedBeggar/Soldier
1975·
SurvivorsLenny Carter
1975·
The SweeneyDet. Sgt. Davy Freeth
1972·
Sutherland's LawIan Campbell
1971·
The Persuaders!Inspector Williams
1970·
UFOLt. Anderson
Private Davidson
TBA·
Hotel CaledoniaWilliam Pertwee
Dida
2025·
SalvableWelly
2025·
The Last RedemptionLord Goran
2025·
Can You Hear Me?Johnny
2024·
The Beast WithinWaylon
2023·
The Three MusketeersCardinal Richelieu
2022·
My Sailor, My LoveHoward
2022·
BreathNick
Des Brady
2019·
TomorrowMr. Charles
2019·
Off GridJohn Tanner
2018·
Outlaw KingRobert Bruce Senior
2018·
MalevolentGrandpa
2018·
Ashes in the SnowMr. Stakas
2018·
In DarknessNiall
2017·
Wonder WomanFIeld Marshall Haig
2017·
London HeistRay
2017·
T2 TrainspottingRenton's Father
2016·
MonochromeRoger Daniels
2016·
EliminatorsCooper
2016·
Ben-HurQuintus Arius
2016·
Whisky GaloreMacalister the Minister
2016·
Dark SignalAlan
2016·
Bunker: Project 12Brian Balanowsky
2016·
BreakdownAlbert Chapman
2015·
MoonwalkersDawson
2015·
Amélia & DuarteNarrator (English)
2015·
The Pyramid TextsRay
2015·
EstrangedAlbert
James Henderson
2014·
The BoogeymanDr. Harper
Arthur
2013·
The Golden ScallopJudge Wellington
2013·
The Christmas CandleHerbert Hopewell
2013·
Get LuckyMr. Zigic
2013·
Hammer of the GodsKing Bagsecg
Blucher (voice)
2012·
Songs for AmyMurdo
2012·
CitadelPriest
2011·
The Glass ManPecco
2010·
DonkeysAlfred
2010·
The Santa IncidentNick
2010·
The RunwayShutherland
2010·
OutcastLaird
2009·
The Narnia CodeNarrator
2009·
2081George Bergeron
2008·
Futureshock: CometBrenden
2007·
Lives of the SaintsMr. Karva
2007·
The Last LegionHrothgar
Dawson
2006·
Half LightFinlay Murray
James Brown
Father Christmas
2004·
The ReckoningLambert
2004·
TroyGlaucus
2004·
One Last ChanceBig John
2003·
Sweet DreamsRobert
2002·
The Four FeathersCol. Sutch
Billy
2001·
All the Queen's MenArchie
2001·
To End All WarsCol. Stuart McLean
2000·
HonestTommy Chase
McNab
1999·
Billy and ZorbaZorba
1999·
Sunset HeightsMacDonald
1999·
One More KissFrank
1999·
The MatchBilly Bailey
Thelonius (voice)
1997·
Santa / Claws1996·
EmmaMr. Weston
1996·
TrainspottingRenton's Father
1995·
BraveheartCampbell
1994·
Sin BinJerry
1990·
Treasure IslandRedruth
1990·
The FoolMr. Bowring
1989·
The NightwatchJames Smithson
1988·
Stormy MondayTony
1986·
BigglesGerman Soldier
1986·
HighlanderAngus MacLeod
1985·
Operation JulieLongfellow
Priest
1973·
The ProfessionalSgt. Robbins
1972·
Young WinstonOfficer on Train
1972·
The Stone TapeCliff Dow
1972·
The Duna Bull1972·
DoomwatchBob Gillette
1971·
AssaultDet. Sgt. Beale
1970·
Sovereign's CompanySenior Under Officer Patterson
1969·
The Virgin SoldiersWaller
1969·
Battle of BritainJamie