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Robert Carlyle
Known for
One of the great contemporary British actors. International recognition with Trainspotting (1996) by Danny Boyle as Begbie, one of the most remembered characters in British cinema, a role he reprised in T2 Trainspotting (2017). Breakthrough with the series Hamish Macbeth (1995-1997). Starred in The Full Monty (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) as a Bond villain, and the series Once Upon a Time (2011-2018) as Rumplestiltskin. A Scottish actor of wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for his intensity and versatility in portraying powerful complex characters.
Robert Carlyle
40 Movies
19 Series
One of the great contemporary British actors. International recognition with Trainspotting (1996) by Danny Boyle as Begbie, one of the most remembered characters in British cinema, a role he reprised in T2 Trainspotting (2017). Breakthrough with the series Hamish Macbeth (1995-1997). Starred in The Full Monty (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) as a Bond villain, and the series Once Upon a Time (2011-2018) as Rumplestiltskin. A Scottish actor of wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for his intensity and versatility in portraying powerful complex characters.
Movies
Plays Daffy
The Beach
2000
Plays Begbie
Trainspotting
1996
Plays Donald Harris
28 Weeks Later
2007
Plays Will Plunkett
Plunkett & Macleane
1999
Plays Renard
The World Is Not Enough
1999
Plays Begbie / Begbie's Father
T2 Trainspotting
2017
Plays Durza
Eragon
2006
Plays Gary "Gaz" Schofield
The Full Monty
1997
Plays Ives / Colqhoun
Ravenous
1999
Plays Jack Ruby
November 1963
2026
Plays Father MacAvoy
The Tournament
2009
Plays Rob Morrison
Flood
2007
Plays Major Ian Campbell
To End All Wars
2001
Plays Malachy McCourt
Angela's Ashes
1999
Plays Felix DeSouza
The 51st State
2001
Plays Graham
Priest
1995
Director
Plays Barney
The Legend of Barney Thomson
2015
Plays Stevie
Riff-Raff
1991
Plays Frank Keane
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
2006
Plays Eric Wirral
There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
2000
Plays Priest
Being Human
1994
Plays Charlie
I Know You Know
2009
Plays Papa Dick
North of Normal
2023
Plays Ray
Face
1997
Plays David O'Sullivan
Black and White
2002
Plays John MacCormick
Stone of Destiny
2008
Plays George Lennox
Carla's Song
1996
Plays Danny Devine
Dead Fish
2005
Plays Big Woodsy
Silent Scream
1990
Plays Jimmy
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
2002
Plays Lachlan MacAldonich
California Solo
2012
Plays Fugler
The Performance
2024
Plays Shaun
Summer
2008
Plays O
The Mighty Celt
2005
Plays DI Tom Monroe
Class of '76
2005
TV Shows
Plays Mr. Gold / Rumplestiltskin / Weaver
Once Upon a Time
2011
Plays Nicholas Rush
Stargate Universe
2009
Plays Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
1995
Plays Robert Sutherland
COBRA
2020
Plays Sherlock Holmes
Watson
2025
Plays Gary 'Gaz' Schofield
The Full Monty
2023
Plays DCS Dave Cook
The Hack
2025
Plays David Russell
The Last Enemy
2008
Plays John Joe 'Jo Jo' McCann
Looking After Jo Jo
1998
Plays Sam Hagen
Toxic Town
2025
Plays Ogilvy
The War of the Worlds
2019
Plays Albie
Cracker
1993
Plays DI Tom Monroe
Class of '76
2005
Plays King James I
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
2004
Plays Sergei Karpovich
Human Trafficking
2005
Plays Adolf Hitler
Hitler: The Rise of Evil
2003
Plays DC Robert Preston
99-1
1994
Plays Nosty
ScreenPlay
1986
Plays Graham
Screen Two
1985
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November 1963
Full Filmography
November 1963
Jack Ruby
2026
Film
The Hack
DCS Dave Cook · 7 episodes
2025–
TV
Toxic Town
Sam Hagen · 4 episodes
2025–
TV
Watson
Sherlock Holmes · 9 episodes
2025–
TV
The Performance
Fugler
2024
Film
North of Normal
Papa Dick
2023
Film
The Full Monty
Gary 'Gaz' Schofield · 8 episodes
2023–
TV
COBRA
Robert Sutherland · 18 episodes
2020–
TV
The War of the Worlds
Ogilvy · 3 episodes
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Robert Carlyle and where are they from?
Robert Carlyle is 65 years old, born on April 14, 1961 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Robert Carlyle?
Robert Carlyle is best known for roles in Trainspotting, 28 Weeks Later, The Beach.
How many movies has Robert Carlyle been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Robert Carlyle has appeared in 39 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Robert Carlyle's first movie?
The career of Robert Carlyle began with Byrne About Byrne (1988).
What is Robert Carlyle's most recent movie or series?
Robert Carlyle's most recent release is The Hack, which premiered on September 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Robert Carlyle appeared in?
On television, Robert Carlyle has appeared in Once Upon a Time, Stargate Universe, Hitler: The Rise of Evil, The War of the Worlds.
Does Robert Carlyle have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Robert Carlyle's upcoming work includes: November 1963 (2026).
Robert Carlyle
1961-04-14 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Robert Carlyle OBE (born 14 April 1961) is a Scottish actor. His film work includes Trainspotting (1996), The Full Monty (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000), The Beach (2000), The 51st State (2001), Eragon (2006), 28 Weeks Later (2007) and The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015). He has been in the television shows Hamish Macbeth, Stargate Universe, Once Upon a Time and COBRA.
He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Full Monty and a Gemini Award for Stargate Universe. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work in the miniseries Human Trafficking (2005).