Billy Connolly has appeared in countless films over the years and has built up relationships and bonds with fellow actors, musicians and people from show business.
He is one of Glasgow’s most favourite sons but has no shortage of famous friends that he has spent time with over the years but still remains true to his Glaswegian roots.
Here’s a look at some of the people who he has the pleasure to call his pals through his years in the entertainment business.
9. Annie Lennox
Billy Connolly, Annie Lennox and Tilda Swinton pose after receiving honorary degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in July 2006 in Glasgow. | Getty Images
10. David Tennant
Rosamund Pike, David Tennant, Billy Connolly, Harriet Turnbull, Bobby Smalldridge and Emelia Jones attend the World Premiere of “What We Did On Our Holiday” at Odeon West End in September 2014. | Getty Images
11. Maggie Smith
Pictured here at the premiere of Quartet in 2012 it is the only film which both actors have worked together on. | Getty Images
12. John Entwistle
John Entwistle (The Who) gives a friendly tug on the beard of Scottish comedian Billy Connolly at the latter’s party at the London nightclub Legends. | Getty Images