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Lenny Henry

Acting

Born August 29, 1958 · Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK

Also known as Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE · Lenworth George Henry

Biography

Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, known as Lenny Henry, is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer and television presenter.

Awards & recognition

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Knight Bachelor

Filmography29 titles

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004as Shrunken Head (voice)

The Sandman

2022as Martin Tenbones (voice)

Broadchurch

2013as Ed Burnett

The Young Ones

1982as Postman

W1A

2014as Self

Doctor Who

2005as Daniel Barton

Chef!

1993as Gareth Blackstock

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

2024as Mr. Convenience (voice)

The Syndicate

2012as Godfrey Watson

Natural World

1983as Narrator

Bernard and the Genie

1991as Josephus the Genie

Grand Prix of Europe

2025as Erwin (voice)

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

2022as Sadoc Burrows

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously

2016as Self

Zog

2018as Himself - Narrator (voice)

An Audience with Kylie

2023as Self

The Long Song

2018as Godfrey

Penelope

2006as Krull

The Witcher: Blood Origin

2022as Chief Sage Balor

Zog and the Flying Doctors

2021as Narrator (voice)

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

2012as Peg Leg Hastings (voice)

Great British Menu

2006as Self - Guest Judge

Mirrormask

2005as Cops 1-4

Jay Kelly

2025as Larry

Missing You

2025as Clint Donovan

Three Little Birds

2023Executive Producer, Writer

True Identity

1991as Miles Pope

The One Show

as Self - Guest