Adam Leese

Acting

Adam Leese

Born March 6, 1976Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK17 credits

Adam is an English born character actor who's worked extensively in Film and TV in both comedy and dramas. Adam gained his first job in Victoria Woods 'Dinnerladies' whilst in his last term at Arts Ed Drama School in London and since then has worked on movies such as 'Bridget Jones Baby' (Dir Sharon McGuire), 'King of Thieves' (dir James Marsh) and has worked with Joe Cornish on both of his movies; 'Attack The Block' and 'The Kid Who Would be King'. Adam's first lead film role was also his first feature film 'EMR' which also starred an up and coming Tom Hardy. 'EMR' won several awards worldwide including the 'Best UK Feature Award' at London's prestigious 'Raindance Fesitval', seeing off tough competition such as Shane Meadows 'Dead Mans Shoes'. TV credits include many of the UK's favourite TV shows including playing Olivia Coleman's 'fling' in Broadchurch, Eastenders, Humans and Guerrilla.

Known For

Filmography

One Day
2024One Day
as Fishmonger guyTV
King of Thieves
2018King of Thieves
as Frankie the FenceMovie
Bridget Jones's Baby
2016Bridget Jones's Baby
as PhotographerMovie
Humans
2015Humans
as Dad in PlaygroundTV
Love Bite
2012Love Bite
as GilkesMovie
Confine
2012Confine
as BrianMovie
Attack the Block
2011Attack the Block
as Policeman 2Movie
Until Death
2007Until Death
as Van HuffelMovie
EMR
2004EMR
as Adam JonesMovie
Waking the Dead
2001Waking the Dead
as Young Charles SuttonTV
Bad Girls
1999Bad Girls
as Damien MorrisonTV