James Cosmo
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Braveheart
as Campbell
1995
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
as Father Christmas
2005
Trainspotting
as Renton's Father
1996
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
as Dawson
2007
Breath
as Nick
2022
To End All Wars
as Col. Stuart McLean
2001
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead
as Dida
2026
Emma
as Mr. Weston
1996
My Sailor, My Love
as Howard
2022
Futureshock: Comet
as Brenden
2008
Highlander
as Angus MacLeod
1986
All the Queen's Men
as Archie
2001
Babe: Pig in the City
as Thelonius (voice)
1998
Doomwatch
as Bob Gillette
1972
Half Light
as Finlay Murray
2006
Operation Julie
as Longfellow
1985
The Last Legion
as Hrothgar
2007
2081
as George Bergeron
2009
The Match
as Billy Bailey
1999
Outcast
as Laird
2010
TV Appearances
Midsomer Murders
as Jack 'Axeman' McKinley
1997
Game of Thrones
as Jeor Mormont
2011
Castle
as Finn Rourke
2009
The Bill
1984
The Nightmare Man
as Sergeant Carch
1981
Taggart
1983
The Bay
as Bill Bradwell
2019
The Persuaders!
as Inspector Williams
1971
UFO
as Lt. Anderson
1970
Heartbeat
as Matthew Chapman
1992
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Kidnapped
as Beggar/Soldier
1979