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James Cosmo Biography

Birth Name:James Cosmo

Birth Place:Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Best known for his roles as Angus MacLeod in "Highlander" and Campbell in "Braveheart․"
  • Son of actor James Copeland
  • First appeared on-screen in 1969 film "Battle of Britain․"
  • Quote: "I really, really enjoy working with new film-makers and people who are a bit more innovative than the mainstream․"
  • Provided the voice for Maker Elder Eideard in the 2012 video game "Darksiders II․"
  • Recognized by "Game of Thrones" fans for his role as Jeor Mormont, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch
  • Often portrays Scottish "tough guys․"

Awards

  • 2011BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor/Actress - Film: winner
  • 2015Best Performance in a British Feature Film-: winner
  • 2016Jury Prize-Best Actor: winner
  • 2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
  • 2022Cineddiction Spotlight Film Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2023BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor - Film: nominated