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.

Most Known For

Humans

as Dad in Playground

The IT Crowd

as Barry

Waking the Dead

as Young Charles Sutton

Bad Girls

as Damien Morrison

One Day

as Fishmonger guy

The Kid Who Would Be King

as Policeman

Bridget Jones's Baby

as Photographer

King of Thieves

as Frankie the Fence

dinnerladies

as Hugo

Cradle to Grave

as Kenny

Attack the Block

as Policeman 2

EMR

as Adam Jones

Until Death

as Van Huffel

Country of Hotels

Love Bite

as Gilkes

Journal of a Contract Killer

as Sam

Confine

as Brian