James Cosmo
Acting
Born: May 24, 1948
From: Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead | Dida | 2026 | 6.6 |
| Breath | Nick | 2022 | 3.7 |
| My Sailor, My Love | Howard | 2022 | 6.2 |
| Off Grid | John Tanner | 2019 | 10.0 |
| Citadel | Priest | 2012 | 5.365 |
| Songs for Amy | Murdo | 2012 | 2.7 |
| The Glass Man | Pecco | 2011 | 5.5 |
| Outcast | Laird | 2010 | 5.1 |
| The Runway | Shutherland | 2010 | 6.0 |
| 2081 | George Bergeron | 2009 | 6.5 |
| Futureshock: Comet | Brenden | 2008 | 5.2 |
| The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising | Dawson | 2007 | 5.448 |
| The Last Legion | Hrothgar | 2007 | 5.619 |
| Lives of the Saints | Mr. Karva | 2007 | 6.625 |
| Half Light | Finlay Murray | 2006 | 5.985 |
| The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Father Christmas | 2005 | 7.135 |
| The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby | James Brown | 2005 | 5.647 |
| Sweet Dreams | Robert | 2003 | 6.444 |
| To End All Wars | Col. Stuart McLean | 2001 | 6.434 |
| All the Queen's Men | Archie | 2001 | 4.982 |
| The Match | Billy Bailey | 1999 | 5.967 |
| One More Kiss | Frank | 1999 | 5.455 |
| Babe: Pig in the City | Thelonius (voice) | 1998 | 5.67 |
| Trainspotting | Renton's Father | 1996 | 7.959 |
| Emma | Mr. Weston | 1996 | 6.614 |
| Braveheart | Campbell | 1995 | 7.944 |
| Highlander | Angus MacLeod | 1986 | 6.862 |
| Operation Julie | Longfellow | 1985 | 3.5 |
| Doomwatch | Bob Gillette | 1972 | 6.14 |
| Hotel Caledonia | William Pertwee | — | |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1948 |
| From | Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, … |