Born: 7 November 1950, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lindsay Duncan came from a working-class family, her father served in the British army for 21 years before becoming a civil servant. The family moved to Leeds and then Birmingham during her … Read the rest
Born: 4 December 1930, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Ronald Balfour Corbett, wasn’t your typical leading man. Diminutive in stature, Ronnie Corbett, as he was known, possessed an outsized talent for comedy that would propel him to become a household name … Read the rest
Born: 4 January 1983, Rutherglen, Scotland.
Richard Rankin, the son of a police officer and a hotel industry worker, a young Rankin envisioned a future in the sciences or Information Technology. However, a life-altering trip to Los Angeles … Read the rest
Born: 11 January 1956, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Phyllis Logan is a renowned actress who carved her path on both the big and small screens. Her journey began in the historic countryside surrounding Paisley, where a spark for the … Read the rest
Born: 2 June 1990, Chelmsford, Essex, England.
Jack Lowden is a Scottish actor who was raised in Oxton, Scotland. His early interest in acting led him to participate in various school productions, sparking a passion that would define … Read the rest
Alison O’Donnell was born in the early 1980s and grew up in Motherwell with her two elder sisters. Her early life in Scotland shaped her future in the arts, though she initially embarked on a path that seemed … Read the rest
Mini BiographyBorn: 11 August 1969, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Ashley Jensen is a Scottish actress with a rich career in film and television. Jensen’s passion for acting led her to train in drama at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. Her … Read the rest
Born: November 19, 1968, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Mark Bonnar spent his childhood in various Scottish New Towns due to his father Stan’s job as a town artist. His early years were marked by frequent moves, one of which took … Read the rest
Born: 20 August 1943, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Sylvester McCoy’s early life was marked by the tragedy of losing his father, who was killed in action during World War II just months before McCoy’s birth. Raised … Read the rest
Born: 8 May 1984, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland.
Martin Compston is a notable figure in the entertainment industry, renowned for his acting prowess and his beginnings as a professional footballer. Raised in a Catholic family, Martin is the younger … Read the rest
Born: 13 August 1993, Glasgow, Scotland.
Freya Mavor’s early life was marked by a rich cultural heritage and a passion for the arts. Freya was surrounded by creativity; her father, James Mavor, is a playwright and leads the … Read the rest
Born: 19 November 1965, Glasgow, Scotland.
Douglas Henshall’s passion for acting began during his school years at Barrhead High School, where he joined the Scottish Youth Theatre.
After completing his formal education, Henshall moved to London to immerse … Read the rest
Born: 28 November 1987, Inverness, Scotland.
Karen Gillan, born Karen Sheila Gillan, wasn’t your typical child. While others played in playgrounds, Gillan developed her acting skills in youth theatre groups and school productions at Charleston Academy. This passion … Read the rest
Born: 1 September 1981, Helensburgh, Scotland.
Morven Christie’s childhood was a blend of city and rural living, growing up between Glasgow and Aviemore. Her exposure to diverse environments and cultures fostered an appreciation for storytelling and the power … Read the rest
Born: 30 April 1980, Balmaclellan, Scotland.
Growing up in a rural area of Scotland, Sam Heughan was exposed to the beauty of nature and developed a love for the outdoors. He attended Kells Primary School and later enrolled … Read the rest
Born: 9 October 1900, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Alastair Sim was a renowned Scottish actor who made a significant impact on both the stage and screen. With his distinctive voice, impeccable comic timing and versatile acting skills, Sim became a … Read the rest
Born: 9 August 1973, Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
With talent that captivates audiences worldwide, Kevin McKidd has taken on numerous notable roles throughout his career. One of his most prominent performances came as Lucius Vorenus in the critically acclaimed … Read the rest
Born: 24 July 1975 Glasgow, Scotland.
Laura Fraser is a Scottish actress who has appeared in various films and television shows, such as A Knight’s Tale, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul. She was born to a … Read the rest
Born: 14 April 1958, Glasgow, Scotland.
Peter Capaldi is a Scottish actor, director and writer who is best known for playing the twelfth Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who and Malcolm Tucker in the political satire … Read the rest
Born: 25 August 1930, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sean Connery’s early life was a far cry from the glitz and glamour he would later embody. Raised in a working-class family, his father a factory worker and his mother a cleaning … Read the rest
Born: 25 November 1965, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland.
Dougray Scott started his artistic journey in an unexpected place – puppet shows. This early exposure to performance sparked a passion for acting that would propel him onto the national stage.… Read the rest
Born: 17 October 1990, Perth, Scotland.
Joanna Vanderham is half Scottish and half Dutch and a family background steeped in academia (her mother a professor and siblings doctors), Joanna found her own path on the stage. Her passion … Read the rest
Born: 1 June 1946, Dundee, Scotland.
Brian Cox comes from a working-class Roman Catholic family with Irish and Scottish roots. His mother, Mary Ann Guillerline, was a jute mill worker who experienced several nervous breakdowns during his … Read the rest
Born: 18 April 1971, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
David Tennant grew up in a close-knit family with his parents, Helen and Alexander “Sandy” McDonald and his siblings, Blair and Karen. His father was a minister who served … Read the rest
Born: 14 April 1961, Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland.
Robert Carlyle began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in various theater productions before transitioning to television and film.
Robert Carlyle’s breakthrough role came in 1996 when he portrayed the … Read the rest
Born: 23 February 1976, Glasgow, Scotland.
In her early life, Kelly Macdonald grew up in a working-class family in Glasgow. She attended the Eastwood High School and showed an early interest in acting. Encouraged by her teachers, she … Read the rest
Born: 31 March 1971, Perth, Scotland.
Ewan McGregor’s passion for acting blossomed early, performing for his family and friends in his hometown of Crieff. At the age of 16, he enrolled at the Kirkcaldy Theatre Workshop, marking the … Read the rest