James Cosmo

Acting

James Cosmo

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

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

Highlights

Game of Thrones2011 · Series · Jeor Mormont
Chernobyl2019 · Series · Miner
Trainspotting1996 · Film · Renton's Father
Braveheart1995 · Film · Campbell
Wonder Woman2017 · Film · FIeld Marshall Haig
Sons of Anarchy2008 · Series · Father Kellan Ashby

Filmography

Movies

107 films

Voidance2026 · Film · Agent Polo
The Morrigan2026 · Film · Francis Crowley
Preschool2026 · Film · Joe
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead2026 · Film · Dida
Can You Hear Me?2025 · Film · Johnny
Salvable2025 · Film · Welly
The Last Redemption2025 · Film · Lord Goran
The Beast Within2024 · Film · Waylon
The Three Musketeers2023 · Film · Cardinal Richelieu
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol2022 · Film · Mr. Fezziwig (voice)
My Sailor, My Love2022 · Film · Howard
Breath2022 · Film · Nick
The Kindred2021 · Film · Frank Menzies
Jagame Thandhiram2021 · Film · Peter Sprott
Skylines2020 · Film · Grant
Off Grid2019 · Film · John Tanner
Forget Me Not2019 · Film · Benedict
Tomorrow2019 · Film · Mr. Charles
Get Duked!2019 · Film · Farmer
The Hole in the Ground2019 · Film · Des Brady
Shadow Boxer2019 · Film · Eddie Royce
Malevolent2018 · Film · Grandpa
Ashes in the Snow2018 · Film · Mr. Stakas
Outlaw King2018 · Film · Robert Bruce Senior
In Darkness2018 · Film · Niall
Darkness Comes2018 · Film · Policeman
London Heist2017 · Film · Ray
Wonder Woman2017 · Film · FIeld Marshall Haig
T2 Trainspotting2017 · Film · Renton's Father
Eliminators2016 · Film · Cooper
Monochrome2016 · Film · Roger Daniels
Ben-Hur2016 · Film · Quintus Arius
Whisky Galore2016 · Film · Macalister the Minister
Dark Signal2016 · Film · Alan
Breakdown2016 · Film · Albert Chapman
Bunker: Project 122016 · Film · Brian Balanowsky
Estranged2015 · Film · Albert
The Legend of Barney Thomson2015 · Film · James Henderson
The Pyramid Texts2015 · Film · Ray
Moonwalkers2015 · Film · Dawson
We Still Kill the Old Way2014 · Film · Arthur
The Boogeyman2014 · Film · Dr. Harper
The Christmas Candle2013 · Film · Herbert Hopewell
Justin and the Knights of Valour2013 · Film · Blucher (voice)
Get Lucky2013 · Film · Mr. Zigic
Hammer of the Gods2013 · Film · King Bagsecg
The Golden Scallop2013 · Film · Judge Wellington
Songs for Amy2012 · Film · Murdo
Citadel2012 · Film · Priest
The Glass Man2011 · Film · Pecco
No Saints for Sinners2011 · Film
Outcast2010 · Film · Laird
The Santa Incident2010 · Film · Nick
Donkeys2010 · Film · Alfred
The Runway2010 · Film · Shutherland
One Night in Emergency2010 · Film
20812009 · Film · George Bergeron
The Clan2009 · Film · Hector McKinley
Futureshock: Comet2008 · Film · Brenden
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 12008 · Film · Galder Weatherwax
Where Have I Been All Your Life?2007 · Film · John
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising2007 · Film · Dawson
The Last Legion2007 · Film · Hrothgar
Lives of the Saints2007 · Film · Mr. Karva
Half Light2006 · Film · Finlay Murray
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe2005 · Film · Father Christmas
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005 · Film · James Brown
Troy2004 · Film · Glaucus
One Last Chance2004 · Film · Big John
The Reckoning2004 · Film · Lambert
Solid Air2003 · Film · Finn
Sweet Dreams2003 · Film · Robert
The Four Feathers2002 · Film · Col. Sutch
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands2002 · Film · Billy
All the Queen's Men2001 · Film · Archie
To End All Wars2001 · Film · Col. Stuart McLean
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells2000 · Film · McNab
Reflections Upon the Origin of the Pineapple2000 · Film
Honest2000 · Film · Tommy Chase
One More Kiss1999 · Film · Frank
Split Second1999 · Film · Donald Paterson
Billy and Zorba1999 · Film · Zorba
The Match1999 · Film · Billy Bailey
Sunset Heights1999 · Film · MacDonald
Babe: Pig in the City1998 · Film · Thelonius (voice)
Emma1996 · Film · Mr. Weston
Trainspotting1996 · Film · Renton's Father
The Key1995 · Film · Gangster
Braveheart1995 · Film · Campbell
Sin Bin1994 · Film · Jerry
Treasure Island1990 · Film · Redruth
The Nightwatch1989 · Film · James Smithson
Stormy Monday1988 · Film · Tony
Biggles1986 · Film · German Soldier
Highlander1986 · Film · Angus MacLeod
Operation Julie1985 · Film · Longfellow
The Master of Ballantrae1984 · Film · Horseman (uncredited)
The Nightmare Man1981 · Film · Sergeant Carch
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil1974 · Film · Loch
The Stone Tape1972 · Film · Cliff Dow
Sutherland's Law1972 · Film · Ian Campbell
Young Winston1972 · Film · Officer on Train
Doomwatch1972 · Film · Bob Gillette
Assault1971 · Film · Det. Sgt. Beale
Sovereign's Company1970 · Film · Senior Under Officer Patterson
The Virgin Soldiers1969 · Film · Waller
Battle of Britain1969 · Film · Jamie

Filmography

Series

66 shows

Talamasca: The Secret Order2025 · Series · Director Houseman
Hostage2025 · Series · Max Dalton
Fear2025 · Series · Allan Berwick
Nightsleeper2024 · Series · Fraser Warren
Six Four2023 · Series · Jim Mackie
Karen Pirie2022 · Series · Brodie Grant Snr
His Dark Materials2019 · Series · Farder Coram
Chernobyl2019 · Series · Miner
The Bay2019 · Series · Bill Bradwell
The Name of the Rose2019 · Series · Jorge of Burgos
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan2018 · Series · Luka Gocharov
Hold the Sunset2018 · Series · Bob
SS-GB2017 · Series · Harry Woods
The Durrells2016 · Series · Captain Creech
Stag2016 · Series · Gamekeeper
New Worlds2014 · Series · Goffe
Shetland2013 · Series · Arthur McCall
Death in Paradise2011 · Series · Roger Seymour
Case Histories2011 · Series · Len Lomax
Game of Thrones2011 · Series · Jeor Mormont
FlashForward2009 · Series · Phillip
Castle2009 · Series · Finn Rourke
Merlin2008 · Series · Hengist
Sons of Anarchy2008 · Series · Father Kellan Ashby
The Colour of Magic2008 · Series · Galder Weatherwax
Little House on the Prairie2005 · Series · Mr. Scott
Rebus2000 · Series · Morris Gerald Cafferty
Easter Tales2000 · Series · The Centurion
Cleopatra1999 · Series · Agrippa
Ain't Misbehavin'1997 · Series · Malky Fraser
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Jack 'Axeman' McKinley
Ivanhoe1997 · Series · Cedric
Roughnecks1994 · Series · Tom
Heartbeat1992 · Series · Matthew Chapman
The House of Eliott1991 · Series · James Maxton
The Justice Game1989 · Series · Glen
Crossbow1987 · Series
Brond1987 · Series · Primo
Casualty1986 · Series · John Breckman
Running Scared1986 · Series · Detective Inspector McNeil
Super Gran1985 · Series · Mr. McBigg
Lytton's Diary1985 · Series · Harry Owen
Screen Two1985 · Series · Jerry
The Bill1984 · Series
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983 · Series
Taggart1983 · Series
House on the Hill1981 · Series · Bonfield
The Nightmare Man1981 · Series · Sergeant Carch
Hammer House of Horror1980 · Series · Willis
Take the High Road1980 · Series
Minder1979 · Series · Jock McLeish
Thundercloud1979 · Series · Chief Petty Officer Hawkins
Kidnapped1979 · Series · Beggar/Soldier
Dick Barton: Special Agent1979 · Series · Jock Anderson
Strangers1978 · Series · DS Galbraith
The Professionals1977 · Series · Glover
George and Mildred1976 · Series · Keith
Survivors1975 · Series · Lenny Carter
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Det. Sgt. Davy Freeth
Churchill's People1974 · Series · Robert Bruce
The Persuaders!1971 · Series · Inspector Williams
Play for Today1970 · Series · Loch
UFO1970 · Series · Lt. Anderson
ITV Playhouse1967 · Series · Sgt. Robbins
The Wednesday Play1964 · Series · Senior Under Officer Patterson
Dr. Finlay's Casebook1962 · Series · Private Davidson