Billy Connolly celebrates his 81st birthday today (November 24) with the legendary actor and comedian remaining one of Glasgow's favourite sons.
He has appeared in a number of different roles over the years, with Connolly appearing in everything from Garfield to The Muppets. The Big Yin has also had many serious roles with his portrayal as John Brown in the 1997 film Mrs Brown alongside Judi Dench being one of his finest performances on screen.
We've picked out some of Connolly's best appearances in film and put them in to a list ranked on our personal favourite choices.
5. Brave
"Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida who is the daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson) defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse." | IMDb
6. What We Did on Our Holiday
"A family of five heads to Granddad's (Billy Connolly) big 75th-birthday party at an uncle's estate in rural Scotland. The parents are separated and hope their three kids won't mention it. The kids love, can talk with, and would do anything for Granddad." | IMDb
7. Water
"The story is based around a British diplomat to a West Indian island nation who finds his idyllic existance thrown into chaos when a large American drilling company finds a huge source of natural mineral water there." Connolly stars alongside the likes of Michael Caine and Valerie Perrine. | IMDB
8. Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
"Garfield is back and this time he and his canine sidekick, Odie, follow their owner, Jon Arbuckle, to London, which may never recover, as Garfield is mistaken for a look-alike, regal cat who has inherited a castle. Garfield savors the royal treatment afforded by his loyal four-legged subjects, but his reign is in jeopardy. The evil nefarious stubborn Lord Dargis (Billy Connolly) is determined to do away with him, so he can turn the castle into a resort." | IMDb