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