Adam Leese

Adam Leese

49 · Born: Mar 6, 1976

Personal Details

BornMar 6, 1976 Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK

Biography

Adam is a renowned English-born character actor who has made a significant impact in the film and television industry, effortlessly transitioning between comedy and drama roles. His professional journey began while he was still a student at Arts Ed Drama School in London, securing his first job in Victoria Wood's critically acclaimed TV series "Dinnerladies" during his final term.

Since then, Adam has worked on a diverse range of projects, including the hit movies "Bridget Jones's Baby" under the direction of Sharon McGuire, and "King of Thieves" directed by James Marsh. He has also had the opportunity to collaborate with acclaimed director Joe Cornish on both "Attack the Block" and "The Kid Who Would Be King".

One of Adam's most notable achievements was his first lead film role in "EMR", which also starred the talented Tom Hardy. The film went on to win several awards worldwide, including the prestigious "Best UK Feature Award" at the Raindance Film Festival, where it competed against notable films such as Shane Meadows' "Dead Man's Shoes".

In addition to his film work, Adam has also made a significant impact on television, appearing in some of the UK's most popular shows, including "Broadchurch", where he played the role of Olivia Colman's love interest. His other notable TV credits include "EastEnders", "Humans", and "Guerrilla".

Career

2018
King of Thieves
King of Thieves as Frankie the Fence
2016
Bridget Jones's Baby
Bridget Jones's Baby as Photographer
2012
Confine
Confine as Brian
Love Bite
Love Bite as Gilkes
2011
Attack the Block
Attack the Block as Policeman 2
2007
Until Death
Until Death as Van Huffel
2004
EMR
EMR as Adam Jones