Lenny Henry
Actor · Writer
Known for
Lenny Henry is the sort of actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Ask a viewer to place Lenny Henry and the answer usually comes back 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. He appears in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' too. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.
Lenny Henry
Actor · Writer
Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK
Aug 29, 1958
Age68years
Movies22
Series29
Lenny Henry is the sort of actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Ask a viewer to place Lenny Henry and the answer usually comes back 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. He appears in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' too. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.
Movies
Plays Shrunken Head (voice)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2004
Plays Peg Leg Hastings (voice)
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012
Plays Mr. Convenience (voice)
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
2024
Plays Krull
Penelope
2006
Plays Larry
Jay Kelly
2025
Plays Cops 1-4
MirrorMask
2005
Writer
Plays Samson
Danny & the Human Zoo
2015
Plays Various Roles
Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show
1988
Plays Antipholus of Syracuse
National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
2012
Plays Miles Pope
True Identity
1991
Plays Mr. Johnson
My Name Is Leon
2022
Plays Sadoc Burrows
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
2022
Plays Terence
Work Experience
1989
Plays Fred (voice)
Famous Fred
1996
TV Shows
Plays Big / Small (voice)
Big & Small
2008
Plays Elephant (voice)
Tinga Tinga Tales
2010
Plays Sonny Foster
The Fosters
1976
Plays Gareth Blackstock
Chef
1993
Plays Self / Various Characters
Three of a Kind
1981
Plays Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
Plays Delbert Wilkins
The Lenny Henry Show
1987
Plays Sporty (voice)
Little Robots
2003
Plays Self / Various
The Lenny Henry Show
1984
Plays Ian George
Hope and Glory
1999
Plays Ed Burnett
Broadchurch
2013
Plays Sadoc Burrows
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2022
Plays Godfrey Watson
The Syndicate
2012
Plays Clint Donovan
Missing You
2025
Plays Himself - Presenter
Lenny's Britain
2007
Plays Self - Presenter
Trust Morecambe & Wise
2019
Plays Self - Host
Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry
2024
Plays Chief Sage Balor
The Witcher: Blood Origin
2022
Plays Presenter
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy
2019
Plays Godfrey
The Long Song
2018
Plays Martin Tenbones (voice)
The Sandman
2022
Plays Richard
French & Saunders
1987
Plays Steve Wild
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
Plays Daniel Barton
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Alex Edwards
The Split Up
2026
Plays Hollywood Hobo
Happy Families
1985
Plays Postman
The Young Ones
1982
Plays Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Screen One
1989
Plays Ritchie Lee
Screen Two
1985
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Magic Faraway Tree
Full Filmography 51
The Split Up
Alex Edwards
2026Season 1
Jay Kelly
Larry
2025
The Sandman
Martin Tenbones (voice)
2025Season 2
Missing You
Clint Donovan · 5 episodes
2025–
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Mr. Convenience (voice)
2024
Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry
Self - Host · 4 episodes
2024–
The Witcher: Blood Origin
Chief Sage Balor · 4 episodes
2022–
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Sadoc Burrows · 8 episodes
2022–
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
Sadoc Burrows
2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lenny Henry and where are they from?
Lenny Henry is 68 years old, born on August 29, 1958 in Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Lenny Henry?
Lenny Henry is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Penelope, The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!.
How many movies has Lenny Henry been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Lenny Henry has appeared in 19 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Lenny Henry's first movie?
The career of Lenny Henry began with The Funny Side of Christmas (1982).
What is Lenny Henry's most recent movie or series?
Lenny Henry's most recent release is The Split Up, which premiered on September 20, 2026.
What TV shows has Lenny Henry appeared in?
On television, Lenny Henry has appeared in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Doctor Who, The Sandman, Broadchurch.
Lenny Henry
1958-08-29 · Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK
Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, known as Lenny Henry, is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer and television presenter.