Biography
Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, known as Lenny Henry, is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer and television presenter.
Acted in 65
2020s
- 2026
The Split Up
Alex Edwards · 1 episode
- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
Sadoc Burrows
Lenny Henry's Caribbean Britain
Presenter · 2 episodes
My Name Is Leon
Mr. Johnson
2010s
- 2019
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy
Presenter · 3 episodes
- 2018
The Long Song
Godfrey · 3 episodes
- 2015
Danny & the Human Zoo
Samson
- 2013
- 2012
The Syndicate
Godfrey Watson · 6 episodes
National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
Antipholus of Syracuse
- 2011
Perspectives
TV
The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse
Movie
- 2010
Tinga Tinga Tales
Elephant (voice) · 52 episodes
Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga
TV
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
A Bucket O' French and Saunders
TV
- 2006
- 2005
Lenny Henry Live - So Much Things To Say
Movie
Harry & Paul
TV
- 2004
- 2003
Lying To Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
- 2002
The Best of French & Saunders
Various
- 2000
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
TV
1990s
- 1999
Hope and Glory
Ian George · 10 episodes
- 1996
Famous Fred
Fred (voice)
- 1994
Lenny Henry: Live and Loud! Tour 1994
Movie
White Goods
Charlie Collins
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Alive and Kicking
Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
- 1990
Oxford
Steve Wild
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
Warder
1980s
- 1989
Work Experience
Terence
- 1988
The Suicide Club
Cam
Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show
Various Roles
- 1987
The Lenny Henry Show
Delbert Wilkins · 13 episodes
Coast to Coast
Ritchie Lee
- 1986
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
TV
- 1985
- 1982
The Funny Side of Christmas
Various Characters
O.T.T.
TV
1970s
- 1978
- 1976
The Fosters
Sonny Foster · 27 episodes
- 1974
No release date
Tommy Cooper at the BBC
Presenter
Wrote 6
2020s
- 2023
2010s
- 2015
Danny & the Human Zoo
Writer
- 2011
Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years
Writer
2000s
- 2005
Lenny Henry Live - So Much Things To Say
Writer
1990s
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Lenny Live and Unleashed
Writer
Created 3
Produced 1
2020s
- 2023
Appearances73
2020s
- 2026
Live from the Lycett Arms
Self / Pub Manager · 1 episode
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
Self (archive footage)
- 2025
Alison Hammond's Big Weekend
Self - Interviewed Guest · 1 episode
The Assembly
Self · 1 episode
- 2024
Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry
Self - Host · 4 episodes
Art Matters
Self
Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money
Self
Perfect Pub Walks
Self · 1 episode
- 2023
- 2022
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
Self
- 2021
Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas
Self
Parkinson at 50
Self (archive footage)
Zog and the Flying Doctors
Narrator (voice)
- 2020
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
Self
Back to the…
Self · 1 episode
Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History
Self - Presenter
The Big Night In
Self - Presenter
2010s
- 2019
Trust Morecambe & Wise
Self - Presenter · 4 episodes
Happy Birthday OU: 50 Years of the Open University
Self - Presenter
- 2018
- 2017
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
Self - Presenter
- 2016
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self · 1 episode
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
Self
Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Self
Our Queen at Ninety
Self
- 2014
A Life on Screen
Self · 1 episode
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Self
W1A
Self · 1 episode
- 2013
- 2012
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
Self - Presenter
- 2011
Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years
Self
The Magicians
Self · 5 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Himself
- 2008
Gaybo Laughs Back
Self
The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space
Himself
- 2007
Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy
Self · 3 episodes
- 2006
It Started with Swap Shop
Self
- 2005
The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
Self
- 2004
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Self
- 2002
1990s
- 1999
Rude For A Reason: Live from Brixton Academy
Himself
- 1998
Windrush
Self · 4 episodes
- 1997
The Story of Bean
Self
- 1993
- 1992
Black and White in Colour
Self
- 1991
Lenny Go Home
Self
1980s
- 1989
Lenny Live and Unleashed
Himself & various characters
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Self
Just Like That!
Self
- 1988
This Morning
Self · 1 episode
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
Comic Relief
Self - Presenter · 16 episodes
- 1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Self
- 1986
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
Self
- 1984
The Lenny Henry Show
Self / Various · 12 episodes
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
Three of a Kind
Self / Various Characters · 16 episodes
Olivier Awards
Self - Host
1970s
- 1976
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
1960s
- 1964
1940s
- 1949
