Adam Leese

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

17

Gender

Male

Birthday

1976-03-06 (49 years old)

Place of Birth

Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK

Adam Leese

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.

Known For

  • Waking the Dead

    Waking the Dead

  • The IT Crowd

    The IT Crowd

  • Humans

    Humans

  • Bad Girls

    Bad Girls

  • One Day

    One Day

  • Bridget Jones's Baby

    Bridget Jones's Baby

  • The Kid Who Would Be King

    The Kid Who Would Be King

  • Love Bite

    Love Bite

  • King of Thieves

    King of Thieves

  • Until Death

    Until Death

  • Attack the Block

    Attack the Block

  • dinnerladies

    dinnerladies

  • Cradle to Grave

    Cradle to Grave

  • Journal of a Contract Killer

    Journal of a Contract Killer

  • Country of Hotels

    Country of Hotels

  • Confine

    Confine

  • EMR

    EMR