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Acting
James Cosmo
James Cosmo is best known for Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, Sons of Anarchy and Castle. James Cosmo was born on May 24, 1948. James Cosmo is 78 years old (born May 24, 1948).
- Born
- May 24, 1948 (78 years old)
- Place of birth
- Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
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.
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
Filmography
- 2025FearAllan Berwick
- 2025HostageMax Dalton
- 2025Talamasca: The Secret OrderDirector Houseman
- 2024NightsleeperFraser Warren
- 2023Highland CopsNarrator
- 2023Six FourJim Mackie
- 2022Karen PirieBrodie Grant Snr
- 2019The BayBill Bradwell
- 2019His Dark MaterialsFarder Coram
- 2019The Name of the RoseJorge of Burgos
- 2019ChernobylMiner
- 2018Hold the SunsetBob
- 2018Tom Clancy's Jack RyanLuka Gocharov
- 2017SS-GBHarry Woods
- 2016The DurrellsCaptain Creech
- 2016StagGamekeeper
- 2014New WorldsGoffe
- 2013ShetlandArthur McCall
- 2011Game of ThronesJeor Mormont
- 2011Death in ParadiseRoger Seymour
- 2011Case HistoriesLen Lomax
- 2009CastleFinn Rourke
- 2009FlashForwardPhillip
- 2008The Colour of MagicGalder Weatherwax
- 2008Sons of AnarchyFather Kellan Ashby
- 2008MerlinHengist
- 2005Little House on the PrairieMr. Scott
- 2001Celebrity Big BrotherSelf
- 2000RebusMorris Cafferty
- 2000Easter TalesThe Centurion
- 1999Badger
- 1999CleopatraAgrippa
- 1997Midsomer MurdersJack 'Axeman' McKinley
- 1997IvanhoeCedric
- 1997Ain't Misbehavin'Malky Fraser
- 1994RoughnecksTom
- 1992HeartbeatMatthew Chapman
- 1991The House of EliottJames Maxton
- 1991The Sharp EndCarmichael
- 1989Winners and LosersFrank Kerr
- 1989The Justice GameGlen
- 1987Crossbow
- 1987BrondPrimo
- 1986CasualtyJohn Breckman
- 1986Running ScaredDetective Inspector McNeil
- 1985Super GranMr. McBigg
- 1985Screen TwoJerry
- 1985Lytton's DiaryHarry Owen
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Fairly Secret ArmyCrazy Colin Carstairs
- 1983Taggart
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
- 1981The Nightmare ManSergeant Carch
- 1981House on the HillBonfield
- 1980Take the High Road
- 1980Hammer House of HorrorWillis
- 1979KidnappedBeggar/Soldier
- 1979Dick Barton: Special AgentJock Anderson
- 1979MinderJock McLeish
- 1979ThundercloudChief Petty Officer Hawkins
- 1978StrangersDS Galbraith
- 1977The ProfessionalsGlover
- 1975The SweeneyDet. Sgt. Davy Freeth
- 1975SurvivorsLenny Carter
- 1974Churchill's PeopleRobert Bruce
- 1971The Persuaders!Inspector Williams
- 1970UFOLt. Anderson
- 1970Play for TodayLoch
- 1967ITV PlayhouseSgt. Robbins
- 1966Ransom for a Pretty GirlCharlie Milne
- 1964The Wednesday PlaySenior Under Officer Patterson
- 1962Dr. Finlay's CasebookPrivate Davidson
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has James Cosmo been in?
James Cosmo is best known for Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, Sons of Anarchy and Castle.
When was James Cosmo born?
James Cosmo was born on May 24, 1948. (Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK)
How old is James Cosmo?
James Cosmo is 78 years old (born May 24, 1948).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·