Portrait of Adam Leese

Adam Leese

Acting

Biography

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.

Born: March 6, 1976

Place of Birth: Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK

Filmography

2024
One Day

as Fishmonger guy

2018
King of Thieves

as Frankie the Fence

2016
Bridget Jones's Baby

as Photographer

2015
2015
Humans

as Dad in Playground

2012
Love Bite

as Gilkes

2012
Confine

as Brian

2011
Attack the Block

as Policeman 2

2007
Until Death

as Van Huffel

2006
The IT Crowd

as Barry

2004
EMR

as Adam Jones

2001
Waking the Dead

as Young Charles Sutton

1999
Bad Girls

as Damien Morrison

1998