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