James Cosmo
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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
Credits
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
as Father Christmas
Troy (2004)
as Glaucus
Braveheart (1995)
as Campbell
Wonder Woman (2017)
as FIeld Marshall Haig
Trainspotting (1996)
as Renton's Father
Highlander (1986)
as Angus MacLeod
T2 Trainspotting (2017)
as Renton's Father
Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
as Thelonius (voice)
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
as Mr. Fezziwig (voice)
Treasure Island (1990)
as Redruth
Ben-Hur (2016)
as Quintus Arius
Justin and the Knights of Valour (2013)
as Blucher (voice)
The Last Legion (2007)
as Hrothgar
Moonwalkers (2015)
as Dawson
Outlaw King (2018)
as Robert Bruce Senior
Emma (1996)
as Mr. Weston
The Morrigan (2026)
as Francis Crowley
Biggles (1986)
as German Soldier
Skylines (2020)
as Grant
Sweet Dreams (2003)
as Robert
Estranged (2015)
as Albert
Battle of Britain (1969)
as Jamie
The Beast Within (2024)
as Waylon
The Hole in the Ground (2019)
as Des Brady
To End All Wars (2001)
as Col. Stuart McLean
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead (2026)
as Dida
The Key (1995)
as Gangster
Outcast (2010)
as Laird
Preschool (2026)
as Joe
Malevolent (2018)
as Grandpa
The Match (1999)
as Billy Bailey
The Four Feathers (2002)
as Col. Sutch
One Night in Emergency (2010)
Actor
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005)
as James Brown
The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015)
as James Henderson
In Darkness (2018)
as Niall
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007)
as Dawson
Eliminators (2016)
as Cooper
The Three Musketeers (2023)
as Cardinal Richelieu
The Kindred (2021)
as Frank Menzies
Futureshock: Comet (2008)
as Brenden
We Still Kill the Old Way (2014)
as Arthur
Citadel (2012)
as Priest
Voidance (2026)
as Agent Polo
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells (2000)
as McNab
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1 (2008)
as Galder Weatherwax
Ashes in the Snow (2018)
as Mr. Stakas
The Santa Incident (2010)
as Nick
Hammer of the Gods (2013)
as King Bagsecg
My Sailor, My Love (2022)
as Howard
Half Light (2006)
as Finlay Murray
Jagame Thandhiram (2021)
as Peter Sprott
The Nightwatch (1989)
as James Smithson
The Reckoning (2004)
as Lambert
The Clan (2009)
as Hector McKinley
Stormy Monday (1988)
as Tony
London Heist (2017)
as Ray
Salvable (2025)
as Welly
Young Winston (1972)
as Officer on Train
Hotel Caledonia (—)
as William Pertwee
Get Duked! (2019)
as Farmer
All the Queen's Men (2001)
as Archie
Sutherland's Law (1972)
as Ian Campbell
The Professional (1973)
as Sgt. Robbins
Breath (2022)
as Nick
Can You Hear Me? (2025)
as Johnny
Santa / Claws (1997)
Actor
The Last Redemption (2025)
as Lord Goran
Where Have I Been All Your Life? (2007)
as John
Whisky Galore (2016)
as Macalister the Minister
The Christmas Candle (2013)
as Herbert Hopewell
The Runway (2010)
as Shutherland
Bunker: Project 12 (2016)
as Brian Balanowsky
No Saints for Sinners (2011)
Actor
Amélia & Duarte (2015)
as Narrator (English)
The Pyramid Texts (2015)
as Ray
Assault (1971)
as Det. Sgt. Beale
Golden Wedding (1998)
as Eddie
Doomwatch (1972)
as Bob Gillette
Monochrome (2016)
as Roger Daniels
Off Grid (2019)
as John Tanner
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002)
as Billy
Reflections Upon the Origin of the Pineapple (2000)
Actor
The Boogeyman (2014)
as Dr. Harper
Breakdown (2016)
as Albert Chapman
Split Second (1999)
as Donald Paterson
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil (1974)
as Loch
Follow the Dark (—)
as Gregory Kern
The Glass Man (2011)
as Pecco
Get Lucky (2013)
as Mr. Zigic
Lives of the Saints (2007)
as Mr. Karva
Billy and Zorba (1999)
as Zorba
One More Kiss (1999)
as Frank
Tomorrow (2019)
as Mr. Charles
The Virgin Soldiers (1969)
as Waller
2081 (2009)
as George Bergeron
The Master of Ballantrae (1984)
as Horseman (uncredited)
The Nightmare Man (1981)
as Sergeant Carch
Dark Signal (2016)
as Alan
The Fool (1990)
as Mr. Bowring
Donkeys (2010)
as Alfred
Living Apart Together (1982)
as Priest
Honest (2000)
as Tommy Chase
Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Massacre (2018)
as Narrator (voice)
Songs for Amy (2012)
as Murdo
Sin Bin (1994)
as Jerry
The Narnia Code (2009)
as Narrator
Sunset Heights (1999)
as MacDonald
Solid Air (2003)
as Finn
The Stone Tape (1972)
as Cliff Dow
Man Dancin' (2004)
as Donnie McGlone
One Last Chance (2004)
as Big John
Operation Julie (1985)
as Longfellow
Forget Me Not (2019)
as Benedict
The Golden Scallop (2013)
as Judge Wellington
Sovereign's Company (1970)
as Senior Under Officer Patterson
The Duna Bull (1972)
Actor
Darkness Comes (2018)
as Policeman
Shadow Boxer (2019)
as Eddie Royce