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
T2 Trainspotting (2017)
as Renton's Father
Highlander (1986)
as Angus MacLeod
Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
as Thelonius (voice)
The Last Legion (2007)
as Hrothgar
Outlaw King (2018)
as Robert Bruce Senior
Justin and the Knights of Valour (2013)
as Blucher (voice)
Ben-Hur (2016)
as Quintus Arius
The Four Feathers (2002)
as Col. Sutch
Battle of Britain (1969)
as Jamie
The Hole in the Ground (2019)
as Des Brady
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
as Mr. Fezziwig (voice)
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead (2026)
as Dida
Treasure Island (1990)
as Redruth
The Beast Within (2024)
as Waylon
Preschool (2026)
as Joe
The Morrigan (2026)
as Francis Crowley
Ashes in the Snow (2018)
as Mr. Stakas
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007)
as Dawson
To End All Wars (2001)
as Col. Stuart McLean
Skylines (2020)
as Grant
Emma (1996)
as Mr. Weston
In Darkness (2018)
as Niall
Moonwalkers (2015)
as Dawson
Eliminators (2016)
as Cooper
Salvable (2025)
as Welly
Hammer of the Gods (2013)
as King Bagsecg
The Kindred (2021)
as Frank Menzies
My Sailor, My Love (2022)
as Howard
The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015)
as James Henderson
Malevolent (2018)
as Grandpa
Half Light (2006)
as Finlay Murray
Get Duked! (2019)
as Farmer
All the Queen's Men (2001)
as Archie
Estranged (2015)
as Albert
The Color of Magic 2in1 (2010)
as Galder Weatherwax
The Reckoning (2004)
as Lambert
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005)
as James Brown
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells (2000)
as McNab
Amélia & Duarte (2015)
as Narrator (English)
Breath (2022)
as Nick
We Still Kill the Old Way (2014)
as Arthur
Stormy Monday (1988)
as Tony
The Three Musketeers (2023)
as Cardinal Richelieu
Santa / Claws (1997)
Actor
Biggles (1986)
as German Soldier
Jagame Thandhiram (2021)
as Peter Sprott
London Heist (2017)
as Ray
Bunker: Project 12 (2016)
as Brian Balanowsky
Sweet Dreams (2003)
as Robert
Whisky Galore (2016)
as Macalister the Minister
One Night in Emergency (2010)
Actor
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002)
as Billy
Young Winston (1972)
as Officer on Train
The Match (1999)
as Billy Bailey
The Master of Ballantrae (1984)
as Horseman (uncredited)
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil (1974)
as Loch
Voidance (2026)
as Agent Polo
Futureshock: Comet (2008)
as Brenden
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1 (2008)
as Galder Weatherwax
The Santa Incident (2010)
as Nick
The Boogeyman (2014)
as Dr. Harper
The Last Redemption (2025)
as Lord Goran
Citadel (2012)
as Priest
The Key (1995)
as Gangster
No Saints for Sinners (2011)
Actor
Assault (1971)
as Det. Sgt. Beale
Outcast (2010)
as Laird
Can You Hear Me? (2025)
as Johnny
The Christmas Candle (2013)
as Herbert Hopewell
Where Have I Been All Your Life? (2007)
as John
Doomwatch (1972)
as Bob Gillette
The Nightwatch (1989)
as James Smithson
Golden Wedding (1998)
as Eddie
The Fool (1990)
as Mr. Bowring
The Clan (2009)
as Hector McKinley
Sovereign's Company (1970)
as Senior Under Officer Patterson
The Runway (2010)
as Shutherland
Dark Signal (2016)
as Alan
Lives of the Saints (2007)
as Mr. Karva
Off Grid (2019)
as John Tanner
Get Lucky (2013)
as Mr. Zigic
Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Massacre (2018)
as Narrator (voice)
Sutherland's Law (1972)
as Ian Campbell
Hotel Caledonia (—)
as William Pertwee
Honest (2000)
as Tommy Chase
The Pyramid Texts (2015)
as Ray
The Stone Tape (1972)
as Cliff Dow
The Virgin Soldiers (1969)
as Waller
One Last Chance (2004)
as Big John
One More Kiss (1999)
as Frank
Living Apart Together (1982)
as Priest
The Glass Man (2011)
as Pecco
Songs for Amy (2012)
as Murdo
Follow the Dark (—)
as Gregory Kern
The Professional (1973)
as Sgt. Robbins
Breakdown (2016)
as Albert Chapman
Monochrome (2016)
as Roger Daniels
2081 (2009)
as George Bergeron
Split Second (1999)
as Donald Paterson
Tomorrow (2019)
as Mr. Charles
Operation Julie (1985)
as Longfellow
Billy and Zorba (1999)
as Zorba
Sin Bin (1994)
as Jerry
Man Dancin' (2004)
as Donnie McGlone
Reflections Upon the Origin of the Pineapple (2000)
Actor
The Golden Scallop (2013)
as Judge Wellington
Donkeys (2010)
as Alfred
Sunset Heights (1999)
as MacDonald
Solid Air (2003)
as Finn
The Nightmare Man (1981)
as Sergeant Carch
The Narnia Code (2009)
as Narrator
Darkness Comes (2018)
as Policeman
Forget Me Not (2019)
as Benedict
Shadow Boxer (2019)
as Eddie Royce
The Duna Bull (1972)
Actor