Lenny Henry
Acting

Lenny Henry

Born 1958-08-29 · Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK

Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, known as Lenny Henry, is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer and television presenter

ActorWriterExecutive ProducerCastOriginal Concept

Known for

The Witcher: Blood Origin★ 7Viewing moment
The Witcher: Blood Origin
2022 · Series
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban★ 8Viewing moment
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2004
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power★ 7.4Viewing moment
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2022 · Series
Zog and the Flying Doctors★ 7Viewing moment
Zog and the Flying Doctors
2021
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening★ 7.1Viewing moment
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
2022
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!★ 6.4Viewing moment
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012
Broadchurch★ 7.9Viewing moment
Broadchurch
2013 · Series
Penelope★ 6.7Viewing moment
Penelope
2006
The BAFTA Awards★ 10Viewing moment
The BAFTA Awards
1949 · Series
Tiswas★ 7.8Viewing moment
Tiswas
1974 · Series
MirrorMask★ 6.4Viewing moment
MirrorMask
2005
Missing You★ 6.1Viewing moment
Missing You
2025 · Series
Zog★ 6.7Viewing moment
Zog
2018
True Identity★ 5.6Viewing moment
True Identity
1991
My Name Is LeonViewing moment
My Name Is Leon
2022
Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas★ 7Viewing moment
Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas
2021
Little Robots★ 6.5Viewing moment
Little Robots
2003 · Series
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day★ 9Viewing moment
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
2017
Big & Small★ 7.7Viewing moment
Big & Small
2008 · Series
Our Queen at Ninety★ 6Viewing moment
Our Queen at Ninety
2016
The Syndicate★ 7.5Viewing moment
The Syndicate
2012 · Series
The Fosters★ 5.8Viewing moment
The Fosters
1976 · Series
Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga★ 7Viewing moment
Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga
2010 · Series
The Suicide ClubViewing moment
The Suicide Club
1988
Danny & the Human Zoo★ 6.5Viewing moment
Danny & the Human Zoo
2015
The Lenny Henry Show★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Lenny Henry Show
1987 · Series
The Long Song★ 6.7Viewing moment
The Long Song
2018 · Series
John Bishop: In Conversation with...★ 7Viewing moment
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016 · Series
Parkinson at 50Viewing moment
Parkinson at 50
2021
White Goods★ 6Viewing moment
White Goods
1994
Tinga Tinga Tales★ 8Viewing moment
Tinga Tinga Tales
2010 · Series
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule★ 7.5Viewing moment
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
2014
Harry & Paul★ 6.6Viewing moment
Harry & Paul
2005 · Series
The Story of Bean★ 7.6Viewing moment
The Story of Bean
1997
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously★ 7Viewing moment
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
2016
Chef★ 7.6Viewing moment
Chef
1993 · Series
Bernard and the Genie★ 7.3Viewing moment
Bernard and the Genie
1991
The Best of French & SaundersViewing moment
The Best of French & Saunders
2002
Coast to Coast★ 6Viewing moment
Coast to Coast
1987
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening CeremonyViewing moment
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
2022

Frequent collaborators

Hugh LaurieHugh LaurieStephen FryStephen FryJennifer SaundersJennifer SaundersDavina McCallDavina McCallJoanna LumleyJoanna LumleyVictoria WoodVictoria WoodRik MayallRik MayallBilly ConnollyBilly Connolly