Lenny Abrahamson - Actor Profile

Lenny Abrahamson

Directing
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
2Total Films
4.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 30, 1966
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

About Lenny Abrahamson

Leonard Ian Abrahamson (born 30 November 1966) is an Irish film and television director. He is best known for directing independent films  Adam & Paul (2004), Garage (2007), What Richard Did (2012), Frank (2014), and Room (2015), all of which contributed to Abrahamson's six Irish Film and Television Awards. In 2015, he received widespread recognition for directing Room, based on the novel of the same name by Emma Donoghue. The film received four nominations at the 88th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Abrahamson. In 2020, he directed six episodes of and executive produced the television series Normal People, for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lenny Abrahamson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lenny Abrahamson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Lenny Abrahamson's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lenny Abrahamson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Making “Room”, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lenny Abrahamson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lenny Abrahamson's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lenny Abrahamson.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Bill Douglas: My Best Friend Self Flop Similar →
2016 Making “Room” Self Flop Similar →

Lenny Abrahamson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lenny Abrahamson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lenny Abrahamson is "Making “Room”" with a rating of 4.3/10.

How many movies has Lenny Abrahamson acted in?

Lenny Abrahamson has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.