Born on April 14, 1961, in Glasgow, Scotland, he is a versatile actor known for his intense performances and ability to transform into diverse roles. He gained international fame with his role in "Trainspotting" and the lead in "The Full Monty," showcasing his range from gritty drama to comedy. He has also appeared in films like "28 Weeks Later" and "The World Is Not Enough," and starred in TV series such as "Once Upon a Time." His career is marked by a commitment to complex, often challenging characters.
THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
The World Is Not Enough is a 1999 spy film in which James Bond must protect an oil heiress from a terrorist who wants to control the world's oil...
THE FULL MONTY
The Full Monty is a British comedy-drama that follows a group of unemployed steelworkers in Sheffield, England, who decide to form a male striptease...
28 WEEKS LATER
28 Weeks Later is a 2007 horror film directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has wiped...
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Human Trafficking is a gripping television miniseries that delves into the dark and disturbing world of modern-day slavery. The story follows several...
RIFF-RAFF
Riff-Raff is a British drama film directed by Ken Loach. It tells the story of a group of homeless people living in a derelict building in London,...
TRAINSPOTTING
Trainspotting is a 1996 British film that follows a group of heroin addicts in an economically depressed area of Edinburgh and their passage through...
CARLA'S SONG
Carla's Song is a 1996 drama film directed by Ken Loach. It tells the story of a Scottish bus driver who falls in love with a Nicaraguan refugee. The...
RAVENOUS
Ravenous is a 1999 black comedy horror film about a military officer who finds himself in a remote outpost in the Sierra Nevada mountains. As he...
ANGELA'S ASHES
Angela's Ashes is a 1999 drama film based on the memoir of the same name by Frank McCourt. It follows the story of a young boy growing up in poverty...
ERAGON
Eragon is a 2006 fantasy film based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Paolini. The story follows a young farm boy named Eragon who...