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