Simon Weir
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Simon Weir answers to the description of a British supporting actor, the sort of presence that makes a cast feel lived in. His name appears in 'The Acid House' as well. 1997 is the year the record starts. Drama has taken up more of the workload than anything else. With 22 titles behind him, this is a working record rather than a highlight reel. The visible peak of the filmography is 'T2 Trainspotting' and the part of Jailhouse.
Simon Weir
15 Movies
7 Series
Simon Weir answers to the description of a British supporting actor, the sort of presence that makes a cast feel lived in. His name appears in 'The Acid House' as well. 1997 is the year the record starts. Drama has taken up more of the workload than anything else. With 22 titles behind him, this is a working record rather than a highlight reel. The visible peak of the filmography is 'T2 Trainspotting' and the part of Jailhouse.
Movies
Plays Jailhouse
T2 Trainspotting
2017
Plays Shop Owner
Lélek
Plays Chris
Buried
2025
Plays Father Arthur Wilson
Up/Down
2025
Plays King George VI
Sardar Udham
2021
Plays Tambo
The Acid House
1998
Plays Beverly’s Boyfriend
Postmortem
1998
Plays Damien
Psycho Sex Dolls
2025
Plays Rab
A Spanking in Paradise
2010
Plays Sexy Canadian Intelligence
The Leaf Blower
2020
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Minister · 2 episodes
2025
TV
Up/Down
Father Arthur Wilson
2025
Film
Buried
Chris
2025
Film
Psycho Sex Dolls
Damien
2025
Film
1815
Iain Macleod
2022
Film
Bad Beans
Tammy Ness
2022
Film
Crime
Miles Combe · 2 episodes
2021
TV
Guilt
Davie · 2 episodes
2021
TV
Sardar Udham
King George VI
2021
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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 15 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 Original Night, which premiered on June 18, 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.