James Cosmo
Known for
A veteran Scottish character actor with an imposing, weathered presence, a fixture of British and Hollywood epics. Born in Clydebank, he appeared as Angus in 'Braveheart' (1995), the sinister Tommy MacKenzie's world in 'Trainspotting' (1996), and Father Christmas in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' (2005). He later reached a huge audience as Jeor Mormont on 'Game of Thrones'. A commanding, craggy-faced actor who lends gravity and grit to soldiers, patriarchs and hard men.
James Cosmo
93 Movies
56 Series
A veteran Scottish character actor with an imposing, weathered presence, a fixture of British and Hollywood epics. Born in Clydebank, he appeared as Angus in 'Braveheart' (1995), the sinister Tommy MacKenzie's world in 'Trainspotting' (1996), and Father Christmas in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' (2005). He later reached a huge audience as Jeor Mormont on 'Game of Thrones'. A commanding, craggy-faced actor who lends gravity and grit to soldiers, patriarchs and hard men.
Movies
Plays Glaucus
Troy
2004
Plays Father Christmas
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2005
Plays FIeld Marshall Haig
Wonder Woman
2017
Plays Campbell
Braveheart
1995
Plays Renton's Father
Trainspotting
1996
Plays Angus MacLeod
Highlander
1986
Plays Joe
Preschool
2026
Plays Robert Bruce Senior
Outlaw King
2018
Plays Quintus Arius
Ben-Hur
2016
Plays Hrothgar
The Last Legion
2007
Plays Renton's Father
T2 Trainspotting
2017
Plays Thelonius (voice)
Babe: Pig in the City
1998
Plays Mr. Weston
Emma
1996
Plays Col. Sutch
The Four Feathers
2002
Plays Grant
Skylines
2020
Plays Blucher (voice)
Justin and the Knights of Valour
2013
Plays Mr. Fezziwig (voice)
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
2022
Plays Niall
In Darkness
2018
Plays Jamie
Battle of Britain
1969
Plays Des Brady
The Hole in the Ground
2019
Plays Arthur
We Still Kill the Old Way
2014
Plays Dawson
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
2007
Plays Agent Polo
Voidance
2026
Plays Dida
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead
2026
Plays Col. Stuart McLean
To End All Wars
2001
Plays Finlay Murray
Half Light
2006
Plays Cooper
Eliminators
2016
Plays Francis Crowley
The Morrigan
2026
Plays Grandpa
Malevolent
2018
Plays Lambert
The Reckoning
2004
Plays Frank Menzies
The Kindred
2021
Plays German Soldier
Biggles
1986
Plays Waylon
The Beast Within
2024
Plays Nick
Breath
2022
Plays Dawson
Moonwalkers
2015
Plays Mr. Stakas
Ashes in the Snow
2018
Plays James Henderson
The Legend of Barney Thomson
2015
Plays James Brown
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
2005
Plays Brenden
Futureshock: Comet
2008
Plays Officer on Train
Young Winston
1972
Plays Cardinal Richelieu
The Three Musketeers
2023
Plays Ray
London Heist
2017
Plays King Bagsecg
Hammer of the Gods
2013
Plays Billy
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
2002
Plays Welly
Salvable
2025
Plays Farmer
Get Duked!
2019
Plays Robert
Sweet Dreams
2003
Plays Howard
My Sailor, My Love
2022
Plays Billy Bailey
The Match
1999
Plays Priest
Citadel
2012
TV Shows
Plays Jeor Mormont
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Tom
Roughnecks
1994
Plays Chief Petty Officer Hawkins
Thundercloud
1979
Plays Father Kellan Ashby
Sons of Anarchy
2008
Plays Jorge of Burgos
The Name of the Rose
2019
Plays Luka Gocharov
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
2018
Plays Bill Bradwell
The Bay
2019
Plays Cedric
Ivanhoe
1997
Plays Fraser Warren
Nightsleeper
2024
Plays Mr. Scott
Little House on the Prairie
2005
Plays Detective Inspector McNeil
Running Scared
1986
Plays Farder Coram
His Dark Materials
2019
Plays Harry Woods
SS-GB
2017
Plays Sergeant Carch
The Nightmare Man
1981
Plays Jim Mackie
Six Four
2023
Plays Arthur McCall
Shetland
2013
Plays Captain Creech
The Durrells
2016
Plays Glen
The Justice Game
1989
Plays Bob
Hold the Sunset
2018
Plays Malky Fraser
Ain't Misbehavin'
1997
Plays Allan Berwick
Fear
2025
Plays Max Dalton
Hostage
2025
Plays Brodie Grant Snr
Karen Pirie
2022
Plays Agrippa
Cleopatra
1999
Plays Gamekeeper
Stag
2016
Plays Jack 'Axeman' McKinley
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Finn Rourke
Castle
2009
Plays Inspector Williams
The Persuaders!
1971
Plays Lt. Anderson
UFO
1970
Plays Matthew Chapman
Heartbeat
1992
Latest Trailers
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Voidance
Full Filmography
Voidance
Agent Polo
2026
Film
The Morrigan
Francis Crowley
2026
Film
Preschool
Joe
2026
Film
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead
Dida
2026
Film
Can You Hear Me?
Johnny
2025
Film
Talamasca: The Secret Order
Director Houseman · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Hostage
Max Dalton · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
Salvable
Welly
2025
Film
Fear
Allan Berwick · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Cosmo and where are they from?
James Cosmo is 78 years old, born on May 24, 1948 in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of James Cosmo?
James Cosmo is best known for roles in Wonder Woman, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Troy.
How many movies has James Cosmo been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1969), James Cosmo has appeared in 92 movies and 56 TV shows.
What was James Cosmo's first movie?
The career of James Cosmo began with Battle of Britain (1969).
What is James Cosmo's most recent movie or series?
James Cosmo's most recent release is Voidance, which premiered on May 17, 2026.
What TV shows has James Cosmo appeared in?
On television, James Cosmo has appeared in Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, Sons of Anarchy, Castle.
James Cosmo
1948-05-24 · 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.