Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle: Summary

Recent Role:: David Russell on The Last Enemy

Birthday:: 4-14-1961

Birthplace:: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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Carlyle's mother left him when he was four, leaving his father Joseph to raise him in Maryhill, Scotland. He enrolled in acting classes in 1982 and within a matter of years became one of Britain's most talented (if unappreciated) actors. After landing a small role in Silent Scream (1990), Carlyle began developing a large body of work, appearing in the TV series' Cracker (in a guest...

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Robert bought a copy of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, with a birthday gift voucher at the age of 21 and was entranced. He traces his choice of the acting profession from that moment.(edit)
To prepare for the role of a bus driver in Ken Loach's Carla's Song, Robert studied for and passed the test for a PSV license (Public Service Vehicle) in a Glasgow Leyland Atlantean bus. (edit)
Robert won the following Sant Jordi Awards, Best Foreign Actor in 1998 for The Full Monty and Best Foreign Actor in 1995 for Go Now.(edit)
Robert was nominated for the following Satellite Awards, Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television in 2004 for Hitler The Rise of Evil, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical in 1998 for The Full Monty and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Drama in 1997 for Trainspotting.(edit)
In June 2008, Robert was invited to be a patron of the Edinburgh International Film Festival by Sean Connery - and he accepted.(edit)

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