Simon Weir
Actor · Since 1998
Seen across enough titles, Simon Weir turns into a familiar face who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 'The Acid House' is another title that gets mentioned. 24 was the age at the first credit. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The count stands at 26 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'T2 Trainspotting' is the title most people reach for first, with Jailhouse at the center of it.
Simon Weir
Actor · Since 1998
19 Movies · 7 Series
Seen across enough titles, Simon Weir turns into a familiar face who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 'The Acid House' is another title that gets mentioned. 24 was the age at the first credit. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The count stands at 26 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'T2 Trainspotting' is the title most people reach for first, with Jailhouse at the center of it.
Movies
Plays Jailhouse
T2 Trainspotting
2017
Plays Daniel
Trace
Plays Shop Owner
Lélek
Plays King George VI
Sardar Udham
2021
Plays Father Arthur Wilson
Up/Down
2025
Plays Mr. Earnshaw
Wuthering Heights: The House of the Damned
2026
Plays Mark
Wigilia
2014
Plays Tambo
The Acid House
1998
Plays Beverly’s Boyfriend
Postmortem
1998
Plays Adrian
Remnants
Plays Rab
A Spanking in Paradise
2010
Plays Damien
Psycho Sex Dolls
2025
Latest Trailers
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Wuthering Heights: The House of the Damned
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Simon Weir and where are they from?
Simon Weir is 53 years old, born on May 5, 1973 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Simon Weir?
Simon Weir is best known for roles in T2 Trainspotting, The Acid House, Sardar Udham.
How many movies has Simon Weir been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Simon Weir has appeared in 19 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Simon Weir's first movie?
The career of Simon Weir began with 33-1 Before the Off (1997).
What is Simon Weir's most recent movie or series?
Simon Weir's most recent release is A Lost Art, which premiered on October 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Simon Weir appeared in?
On television, Simon Weir has appeared in Patrick Melrose, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, How Not to Live Your Life, Guilt.
Simon Weir
1973-05-05 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Simon is best known for playing bad boy mechanic Paul Lafferty in STV's HIGH ROAD from 1995 until 2003. He has also appeared in 6 episodes of BBC Scotland's RIVER CITY as gangster Graham MacLaverty, including the Christmas Special in 2008. He has appeared in 2 Irvine Welsh Feature Films, THE ACID HOUSE and T2 TRAINSPOTTING. Trained at the Dorothy Paul Studio from 1986 and Motherwell College, his stage work includes UK tours of KIDNAPPED as Alan Breck and SINGIN IM NO A BILLY HES A TIM as Tim. He won 'Best Acting' at the 48 Hour Film Festival in 2014.