Actor
James Cosmo
- Born: 24 April 1948, Clydebank, Scotland, UK
- Estimated net worth: $4 million
James Cosmo is a Scottish actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Trainspotting' and 'Braveheart.' With a career spanning several decades, he is respected for his distinctive voice…
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About James Cosmo
James Cosmo is a Scottish actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Trainspotting' and 'Braveheart.' With a career spanning several decades, he is respected for his distinctive voice and strong character portrayals, particularly in dramas and historical narratives.
- Born
- 24 April 1948, Clydebank, Scotland, UK
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
- Spouses
- Annie Cosmo (2010-present)
- Children
- 4 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- James Cosmo (father), mother unknown
- Estimated net worth
- $4 million
Fun facts about James Cosmo
- James Cosmo has appeared in over 100 film and television productions throughout his career.
- He is also known for his work in the popular TV series 'Game of Thrones' where he portrayed Lord Commander Mormont.
Famous James Cosmo quotes
“You can't take the sky from me.”
“It's not just a battle, it's a war.”
“We are all in this together.”
James Cosmo filmography
Cast (193)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Voidance Movie | Agent Polo | 5.6 |
| 2026 | The Morrigan Movie | Francis Crowley | 3.7 |
| 2026 | Preschool Movie | Joe | 5.8 |
| 2026 | Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead Movie | Dida | 5.0 |
| 2025 | Can You Hear Me? Movie | Johnny | |
| 2025 | Talamasca: The Secret Order TV | Director Houseman | 6.8 |
| 2025 | Hostage TV | Max Dalton | 6.8 |
| 2025 | Salvable Movie | Welly | 6.2 |
| 2025 | Fear TV | Allan Berwick | 5.2 |
| 2025 | The Last Redemption Movie | Lord Goran | 5.1 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nightsleeper TV | Fraser Warren | 6.7 |
| 2024 | The Beast Within Movie | Waylon | 5.6 |
| 2023 | Highland Cops TV | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Six Four TV | Jim Mackie | 5.6 |
| 2023 | The Three Musketeers Movie | Cardinal Richelieu | 5.1 |
| 2022 | Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Movie | Mr. Fezziwig (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2022 | My Sailor, My Love Movie | Howard | 6.3 |
| 2022 | Karen Pirie TV | Brodie Grant Snr | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Breath Movie | Nick | 3.9 |
| 2021 | The Kindred Movie | Frank Menzies | 6.4 |
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram Movie | Peter Sprott | 5.5 |
| 2020 | Skylines Movie | Grant | 5.6 |
| 2019 | Off Grid Movie | John Tanner | 10.0 |
| 2019 | Forget Me Not Movie | Benedict | 6.0 |
| 2019 | His Dark Materials TV | Farder Coram | 7.8 |
| 2019 | Tomorrow Movie | Mr. Charles | |
| 2019 | Chernobyl TV | Miner | 8.7 |
| 2019 | The Bay TV | Bill Bradwell | 6.5 |
| 2019 | Get Duked! Movie | Farmer | 6.2 |
| 2019 | The Name of the Rose TV | Jorge of Burgos | 7.0 |
| 2019 | The Hole in the Ground Movie | Des Brady | 5.7 |
| 2019 | Shadow Boxer Movie | Eddie Royce | |
| 2018 | Malevolent Movie | Grandpa | 5.0 |
| 2018 | Ashes in the Snow Movie | Mr. Stakas | 6.4 |
| 2018 | Outlaw King Movie | Robert Bruce Senior | 6.8 |
| 2018 | Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan TV | Luka Gocharov | 7.7 |
| 2018 | In Darkness Movie | Niall | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Darkness Comes Movie | Policeman | 5.0 |
| 2018 | Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Massacre Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Hold the Sunset TV | Bob | 6.4 |
| 2017 | London Heist Movie | Ray | 5.6 |
| 2017 | Wonder Woman Movie | FIeld Marshall Haig | 7.2 |
| 2017 | SS-GB TV | Harry Woods | 6.1 |
| 2017 | T2 Trainspotting Movie | Renton's Father | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Eliminators Movie | Cooper | 6.3 |
| 2016 | Monochrome Movie | Roger Daniels | 4.8 |
| 2016 | Ben-Hur Movie | Quintus Arius | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Whisky Galore Movie | Macalister the Minister | 5.9 |
| 2016 | Dark Signal Movie | Alan | 3.8 |
| 2016 | The Durrells TV | Captain Creech | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Stag TV | Gamekeeper | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Breakdown Movie | Albert Chapman | 5.0 |
| 2016 | Bunker: Project 12 Movie | Brian Balanowsky | 5.0 |
| 2015 | Estranged Movie | Albert | 5.3 |
| 2015 | The Legend of Barney Thomson Movie | James Henderson | 6.1 |
| 2015 | The Pyramid Texts Movie | Ray | 10.0 |
| 2015 | Amélia & Duarte Movie | Narrator (English) | 6.0 |
| 2015 | Moonwalkers Movie | Dawson | 6.1 |
| 2014 | We Still Kill the Old Way Movie | Arthur | 6.0 |
| 2014 | The Boogeyman Movie | Dr. Harper | 1.5 |
| 2014 | New Worlds TV | Goffe | 6.1 |
| 2013 | The Christmas Candle Movie | Herbert Hopewell | 5.9 |
| 2013 | Justin and the Knights of Valour Movie | Blucher (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2013 | Get Lucky Movie | Mr. Zigic | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Hammer of the Gods Movie | King Bagsecg | 4.4 |
| 2013 | Shetland TV | Arthur McCall | 7.5 |
| 2013 | The Golden Scallop Movie | Judge Wellington | 4.5 |
| 2012 | Songs for Amy Movie | Murdo | 2.7 |
| 2012 | Citadel Movie | Priest | 5.4 |
| 2011 | Death in Paradise TV | Roger Seymour | 7.4 |
| 2011 | The Glass Man Movie | Pecco | 5.5 |
| 2011 | Case Histories TV | Len Lomax | 7.8 |
| 2011 | Game of Thrones TV | Jeor Mormont | 8.5 |
| 2011 | No Saints for Sinners Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2010 | Outcast Movie | Laird | 5.0 |
| 2010 | The Santa Incident Movie | Nick | 4.6 |
| 2010 | Donkeys Movie | Alfred | 6.0 |
| 2010 | The Runway Movie | Shutherland | 6.1 |
| 2010 | One Night in Emergency Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2009 | FlashForward TV | Phillip | 7.0 |
| 2009 | 2081 Movie | George Bergeron | 6.5 |
| 2009 | The Narnia Code Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Castle TV | Finn Rourke | 8.0 |
| 2009 | The Clan Movie | Hector McKinley | |
| 2008 | Merlin TV | Hengist | 7.8 |
| 2008 | Sons of Anarchy TV | Father Kellan Ashby | 8.4 |
| 2008 | The Colour of Magic TV | Galder Weatherwax | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Futureshock: Comet Movie | Brenden | 5.3 |
| 2008 | The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1 Movie | Galder Weatherwax | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Where Have I Been All Your Life? Movie | John | |
| 2007 | The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising Movie | Dawson | 5.5 |
| 2007 | The Last Legion Movie | Hrothgar | 5.6 |
| 2007 | Lives of the Saints Movie | Mr. Karva | 6.6 |
| 2006 | Half Light Movie | Finlay Murray | 6.1 |
| 2005 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie | Father Christmas | 7.1 |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby Movie | James Brown | 5.7 |
| 2005 | Little House on the Prairie TV | Mr. Scott | 8.1 |
| 2004 | Troy Movie | Glaucus | 7.2 |
| 2004 | One Last Chance Movie | Big John | 5.8 |
| 2004 | The Reckoning Movie | Lambert | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Man Dancin' Movie | Donnie McGlone | 4.3 |
| 2003 | Solid Air Movie | Finn | 9.0 |
| 2003 | Sweet Dreams Movie | Robert | 6.4 |
| 2002 | The Four Feathers Movie | Col. Sutch | 6.7 |
| 2002 | Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Movie | Billy | 6.1 |
| 2001 | All the Queen's Men Movie | Archie | 5.0 |
| 2001 | To End All Wars Movie | Col. Stuart McLean | 6.4 |
| 2001 | Celebrity Big Brother TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2000 | The Last of the Blonde Bombshells Movie | McNab | 6.9 |
| 2000 | Reflections Upon the Origin of the Pineapple Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2000 | Honest Movie | Tommy Chase | 3.0 |
| 2000 | Rebus TV | Morris Gerald Cafferty | 6.9 |
| 2000 | Rebus TV | Morris Cafferty | 6.9 |
| 2000 | Easter Tales TV | The Centurion | |
| 1999 | One More Kiss Movie | Frank | 5.5 |
| 1999 | Split Second Movie | Donald Paterson | 4.8 |
| 1999 | Billy and Zorba Movie | Zorba | |
| 1999 | The Match Movie | Billy Bailey | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Badger TV | Unknown character | |
| 1999 | Sunset Heights Movie | MacDonald | 7.0 |
| 1999 | Cleopatra TV | Agrippa | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Babe: Pig in the City Movie | Thelonius (voice) | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Golden Wedding Movie | Eddie | |
| 1997 | Santa / Claws Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1997 | Ain't Misbehavin' TV | Malky Fraser | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders TV | Jack 'Axeman' McKinley | 7.5 |
| 1997 | Ivanhoe TV | Cedric | 7.1 |
| 1996 | Emma Movie | Mr. Weston | 6.6 |
| 1996 | Trainspotting Movie | Renton's Father | 8.0 |
| 1995 | The Key Movie | Gangster | |
| 1995 | Braveheart Movie | Campbell | 7.9 |
| 1994 | Roughnecks TV | Tom | 7.3 |
| 1994 | Sin Bin Movie | Jerry | 9.0 |
| 1992 | Heartbeat TV | Matthew Chapman | 7.1 |
| 1991 | The House of Eliott TV | James Maxton | 6.6 |
| 1991 | The Sharp End TV | Carmichael | 7.5 |
| 1990 | The Fool Movie | Mr. Bowring | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Treasure Island Movie | Redruth | 6.7 |
| 1989 | The Nightwatch Movie | James Smithson | 5.2 |
| 1989 | The Justice Game TV | Glen | 10.0 |
| 1989 | Winners and Losers TV | Frank Kerr | 9.0 |
| 1988 | Stormy Monday Movie | Tony | 5.7 |
| 1987 | Crossbow TV | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 1987 | Brond TV | Primo | 9.0 |
| 1986 | Casualty TV | John Breckman | 6.2 |
| 1986 | Casualty TV | Tony | 6.2 |
| 1986 | Biggles Movie | German Soldier | 5.3 |
| 1986 | Highlander Movie | Angus MacLeod | 6.9 |
| 1986 | Running Scared TV | Detective Inspector McNeil | 6.7 |
| 1985 | Super Gran TV | Mr. McBigg | 6.4 |
| 1985 | Lytton's Diary TV | Harry Owen | 7.3 |
| 1985 | Screen Two TV | Jerry | 7.1 |
| 1985 | Operation Julie Movie | Longfellow | 3.5 |
| 1984 | Fairly Secret Army TV | Crazy Colin Carstairs | 5.8 |
| 1984 | The Bill TV | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1984 | The Master of Ballantrae Movie | Horseman (uncredited) | 6.2 |
| 1983 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King TV | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1983 | Taggart TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 1982 | Living Apart Together Movie | Priest | 8.0 |
| 1981 | House on the Hill TV | Bonfield | 8.0 |
| 1981 | The Nightmare Man TV | Sergeant Carch | 6.7 |
| 1981 | The Nightmare Man Movie | Sergeant Carch | 6.7 |
| 1980 | Hammer House of Horror TV | Willis | 7.0 |
| 1980 | Take the High Road TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1979 | Minder TV | Jock McLeish | 7.2 |
| 1979 | Thundercloud TV | Chief Petty Officer Hawkins | 7.0 |
| 1979 | Kidnapped TV | Beggar/Soldier | 7.1 |
| 1979 | Dick Barton: Special Agent TV | Jock Anderson | |
| 1978 | Strangers TV | DS Galbraith | 7.2 |
| 1977 | The Professionals TV | Glover | 7.6 |
| 1975 | Survivors TV | Lenny Carter | 7.9 |
| 1975 | The Sweeney TV | Det. Sgt. Davy Freeth | 8.1 |
| 1974 | Churchill's People TV | Robert Bruce | 5.0 |
| 1974 | The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil Movie | Loch | 8.0 |
| 1973 | The Professional Movie | Sgt. Robbins | |
| 1972 | The Stone Tape Movie | Cliff Dow | 6.1 |
| 1972 | Sutherland's Law Movie | Ian Campbell | 9.0 |
| 1972 | Young Winston Movie | Officer on Train | 6.2 |
| 1972 | Doomwatch Movie | Bob Gillette | 6.1 |
| 1972 | The Duna Bull Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1971 | The Persuaders! TV | Inspector Williams | 7.7 |
| 1971 | Assault Movie | Det. Sgt. Beale | 5.5 |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Loch | 6.6 |
| 1970 | UFO TV | Lt. Anderson | 7.7 |
| 1970 | Sovereign's Company Movie | Senior Under Officer Patterson | 7.5 |
| 1969 | The Virgin Soldiers Movie | Waller | 6.8 |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain Movie | Jamie | 6.8 |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse TV | Sgt. Robbins | 7.0 |
| 1966 | Ransom for a Pretty Girl TV | Charlie Milne | |
| 1964 | The Wednesday Play TV | Senior Under Officer Patterson | 5.2 |
| 1962 | Dr. Finlay's Casebook TV | Private Davidson | 6.7 |
| TBA | Hotel Caledonia Movie | William Pertwee | |
| TBA | Follow the Dark Movie | Gregory Kern |
Latest releases
- Voidance2026 / TMDB 5.6
- The Morrigan2026 / TMDB 3.7
- Preschool2026 / TMDB 5.8
- Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead2026 / TMDB 5.0
- Can You Hear Me?2025
- Salvable2025 / TMDB 6.2
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Questions about James Cosmo
What are James Cosmo's most famous roles?
James Cosmo is best known for his roles in 'Trainspotting,' 'Braveheart,' and 'Game of Thrones.' His performances in these productions have made him a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry.
Has James Cosmo won any awards?
James Cosmo has received several nominations throughout his career, but he has not won major awards such as an Oscar. He is, however, highly regarded for his contributions to film and television.
What was James Cosmo's first film?
James Cosmo's first film appearance was in 'The Last of the Vikings' in 1965. This marked the beginning of his long and successful acting career.
How many children does James Cosmo have?
James Cosmo has four children, although their names are not publicly known. He keeps his family life relatively private.
What is James Cosmo's estimated net worth?
James Cosmo's estimated net worth is around $4 million. This figure reflects his extensive career in film and television.
In which TV series did James Cosmo gain international fame?
James Cosmo gained international fame for his role as Lord Commander Mormont in the hit HBO series 'Game of Thrones.' His character was pivotal in several story arcs.
What genres does James Cosmo typically work in?
James Cosmo typically works in drama, historical films, and fantasy genres. His strong presence and voice make him suitable for a variety of roles.
What is a notable characteristic of James Cosmo's acting style?
A notable characteristic of James Cosmo's acting style is his commanding presence and deep voice, which adds gravitas to his performances, especially in dramatic roles.