Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

1958-08-29 Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK 67 Credits

Biography

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

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Grand Prix of Europe

Grand Prix of Europe

2025

as Erwin (voice)

Acting

Edda, a young mouse and the daughter of fairground operator Erwin, dreams of becoming a race car driver. Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the European...

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

2024

as Mr. Convenience (voice)

7.5
Acting

Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop...

Art Matters

Art Matters

2024

as Self

10.0
Acting

Join Melvyn Bragg for an insightful journey into why “Art Matters,” With a career spanning over 60 years, Bragg passionately advocates for the importa...

Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money

Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money

2024

as Self

Acting

Red Nose Day is back, live from Media City UK, Salford. It’s the UK’s biggest night of comedy and entertainment, so make sure you don’t miss it! The ...

An Audience with Kylie

An Audience with Kylie

2023

as Self

6.8
Acting

Performing a selection of her greatest hits plus songs from her latest album ‘Tension’. There will also be some surprise collaborations and Kylie will...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

2022

as Sadoc Burrows

7.2
Acting

An edited version of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, shown exclusively to fans in cinemas around the world in Aug...

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

2022

as Self

Acting

The opening ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr.

My Name Is Leon

My Name Is Leon

2022

as Mr. Johnson

2.5
Acting

Leon, a mixed-race boy, and Jake, his white baby brother, are separated after their mother has a breakdown. Leon is determined to find him and gets un...

Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas

Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas

2021

as Self

4.7
Acting

The world’s funniest and most star-studded pantomime is back! Lily James heads the cast as famous names from theatre, film, comedy and music gather to...

Parkinson at 50

Parkinson at 50

2021

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the interview trade and remembering some of his favourit...

Zog and the Flying Doctors

Zog and the Flying Doctors

2021

as Narrator (voice)

6.5
Acting

Pearl and Gadabout are now a flying doctor trio, caring for creatures including a mermaid, a unicorn and a sneezy lion. However when bad weather force...

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...

2020

as Self

7.4
Acting

As all-time comedy-great Sir Billy Connolly steps back from his legendary stand-up shows, this star-studded special celebrates Billy’s uproarious time...

Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History

Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History

2020

as Self - Presenter

Acting

Broadcasters Lenny Henry and Suzy Klein celebrate black classical composers and musicians across the centuries whose stories and music have been forgo...

The Big Night In

The Big Night In

2020

as Self - Presenter

9.0
Acting

Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces to deliver a very special night of television, hosted by Lenny Henry and Matt Baker.

Happy Birthday OU: 50 Years of the Open University

Happy Birthday OU: 50 Years of the Open University

2019

as Himself - Presenter

Acting

2019 marks the 50th birthday of the Open University. In its five decades, the OU has educated more than two million students. Sir Lenny Henry is one ...

Zog

Zog

2018

as Himself - Narrator (voice)

6.7
Acting

Zog is a keen young dragon who wants to learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire, so he studies at the Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teach...

Comic Relief: Red Nose Day

Comic Relief: Red Nose Day

2017

as Self - Presenter

9.0
Acting

A fund-raising event organised by Comic Relief.

Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously

Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously

2016

as Self

7.0
Acting

Neil Gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a medium-jumping legend who opened a new era of comics with Sandman, scared a ...

Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood

Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood

2016

as Self

Acting

Friends and fans pay tribute to a great comic talent in this celebration of the life and work of the hugely popular Victoria Wood, who died of cancer ...

Our Queen at Ninety

Our Queen at Ninety

2016

as Self

6.0
Acting

Documentary following the Queen and members of the British Royal Family.

Danny & the Human Zoo

Danny & the Human Zoo

2015

as Samson

6.4
Acting

A dramatised account of the early life and career of impressionist, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.

Danny & the Human Zoo

Danny & the Human Zoo

2015

Writer

6.4
Writing

A dramatised account of the early life and career of impressionist, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

2014

as Self

7.5
Acting

Comedian Rik Mayall died suddenly on 9 June 2014. Mayall's blend of rocket-fuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous punk wit...

The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012

The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012

2012

as Self - Presenter

8.2
Acting

In the presence of HM the Queen and the royal family, an array of stars from the last sixty years of rock, pop and classical music perform on a specta...

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

2012

as Peg Leg Hastings (voice)

6.5
Acting

The enthusiastic Pirate Captain, along with his rag-tag crew, sets out to beat his bitter rivals. The chaotic adventure takes them from exotic shores ...

National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors

National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors

2012

as Antipholus of Syracuse

10.0
Acting

Separated at birth, two sets of twins collide in the same city for one crazy day, as multiple mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale.

Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years

Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years

2011

as Self

Acting

over the past 25 years Comic Relief has held 12 Red Nose Days. The first, way back in 1988, raised £15 million. The total in 2009 was a record £82.3...

Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years

Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years

2011

Writer

Writing

over the past 25 years Comic Relief has held 12 Red Nose Days. The first, way back in 1988, raised £15 million. The total in 2009 was a record £82.3...

The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse

The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse

2011

5.8
Acting

The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia...

Now That’s What I Call Comedy

Now That’s What I Call Comedy

2009

as Himself

Acting

This compilation, sold in aid of Comic Relief, includes over 30 TV clips, stand-up routines and sketches from Britain's favourite comedy shows and per...

Gaybo Laughs Back

Gaybo Laughs Back

2008

as Self

Acting

Gaybo Laughs Back is an hour-long special, hosted by Gay Byrne who introduces some of the comedy highlights from his thirty-seven years at the helm of...

It Started with Swap Shop

It Started with Swap Shop

2006

as Self

Acting

Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven and Maggie Philbin reunite for a one-off edition of the Saturday morning classic Swap Shop to celebrate its 3...

Penelope

Penelope

2006

as Krull

6.7
Acting

Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate...

Lenny Henry Live - So Much Things To Say

Lenny Henry Live - So Much Things To Say

2005

Acting

In his first live stand-up DVD for over 10 years, Lenny Henry at his brilliant best!

The Comic Strip - A Retrospective

The Comic Strip - A Retrospective

2005

as Self

6.0
Acting

A look back at the comedy series The Comic Strip Presents

MirrorMask

MirrorMask

2005

as Cops 1-4

6.4
Acting

In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

2004

as Self

4.8
Acting

The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performer...

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004

as Shrunken Head (voice)

8.0
Acting

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts...

Lying To Michael Jackson

2003

as Michael Jackson

Acting

Comic Relief Red Nose Night 2003 sketchbook spoofing the 'Living with Michael Jackson' documentary

The Best of French & Saunders

The Best of French & Saunders

2002

as Various

Acting

A compilation of all the best sketches from Britain's favourite female comedy double-act. They are all here - the music numbers, Hollywood spoofs, the...

Rude For A Reason: Live from Brixton Academy

1999

as Himself

Acting

Highlights from Comic Relief's June 1999 live event, designed to help alleviate third world debt. Comedy performers seen here giving their services fo...

The Man

1999

as Dennis Jackson

Acting

Lenny Henry plays the boss of an ailing (so he is broke) travel agency and he alo sings in an R&B pub band.

The Story of Bean

The Story of Bean

1997

as himself

7.1
Acting

Pending release of the movie "Bean," Rowan Atkinson reflects on his comedy career and reveals how his comic creation Mr Bean evolved. This 1997 docume...

Famous Fred

Famous Fred

1996

as Fred (voice)

5.6
Acting

Based on the book by Posy Simmonds. Mischievous kitten Fred grows up to be feline singing superstar, but a case of cat flu threatens to cut short his ...

Lenny Henry: Live and Loud! Tour 1994

1994

Acting

Television comedy star Lenny Henry live on stage in 1994.

White Goods

White Goods

1994

as Charlie Collins

5.5
Acting

Ian Deegan and Charlie Collins are best friends who team up to appear on TV in a popular snooker based game show. But, when they hit their jackpot, th...

In Dreams

1992

as Lenny/Michael Jackson/Prince

7.0
Acting

Lenny has some perplexing dreams.

Black and White in Colour

1992

as Himself

Acting

A two part documentary that details the contribution of black and Asian people to television history from the birth of television in 1936 to 1992. Int...

Bernard and the Genie

Bernard and the Genie

1991

as Josephus the Genie

7.3
Acting

Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie ...

Bernard and the Genie

Bernard and the Genie

1991

Original Concept

7.3

Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie ...

Alive and Kicking

Alive and Kicking

1991

as Stevie 'Smudger' Smith

8.5
Acting

Gritty and powerful Screen One film that takes an unflinching look at drug addiction. Lenny Henry plays a dealer convinced he is untouchable, Robbie C...

True Identity

True Identity

1991

as Miles Pope

5.5
Acting

In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.

Lenny Go Home

Lenny Go Home

1991

as Self

Acting

Lenny returns to the Midlands, where he was born for a short spoof autobiography followed by a stand-up performance.

Oxford

Oxford

1990

as Steve Wild

Acting

When American comic actor Steve 'Zoo Zoo Zoo Off Come My Pants' Wild arrives in Oxford to make a comedy film, his girlfriend Caroline goes behind his ...

South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1

South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1

1990

as Warder

Acting

Two security van personnel plan to rob a bank in an attempt to raise enough cash to mount a rescue mission when a dictator invades the Falklands.

Lenny Live and Unleashed

1989

as Himself & various characters

8.0
Acting

It is very rare for a British comedian to be given a concert film all to themself but in 1989 Lenny Henry was given that honour. We start off with him...

Lenny Live and Unleashed

1989

Writer

8.0
Writing

It is very rare for a British comedian to be given a concert film all to themself but in 1989 Lenny Henry was given that honour. We start off with him...

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

1989

as Self

7.5
Acting

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend conce...

Just Like That!

Just Like That!

1989

as Self

Acting

Just Like That! is a celebration of the comic genius of Tommy Cooper] - just like that! But nobody could do it just like that apart from the unique Mr...

The Suicide Club

The Suicide Club

1988

as Cam

Acting

A woman traumatized by her brother's suicide is inducted into a world of games involving murder.

Coast to Coast

1987

as Ritchie Lee

6.0
Acting

Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of Soul music. Neither being gain...

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

1987

as Self

5.0
Acting

When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the gro...

The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

1986

as Self

6.0
Acting

In April 1986, inspired by the previous summer's bombastic Live Aid event and the success of Amnesty's first four Secret Policeman's Ball shows, the U...

Work Experience

Work Experience

N/A

as Terence

6.7
Acting

Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he h...

The Magic Faraway Tree

The Magic Faraway Tree

N/A

Acting

Soon after the Thompson family’s arrival in the countryside, the three children – Beth, Joe, and Fran – discover a magical tree and its extraordinary ...

Tommy Cooper at the BBC

Tommy Cooper at the BBC

N/A

as Presenter

Acting

To mark 100 years since the birth of comedy legend Tommy Cooper, Sir Lenny Henry - one of Tommy’s biggest fans - takes a look back through the BBC’s ...

The Lenny Henry Birthday Show

N/A

Acting

A look back at the career of Lenny Henry to celebrate his 60th birthday, presenting new iconic sketches including music legends Stevie Wonder and Stor...