Glasgow is an incredibly talented city - Glaswegians often represent the very best of their craft, whether that be comedy, hospitality, or in the case of today, acting.
Glasgow actors dominate the screen regardless of the production - at times their acting is so good you can't even tell they're Glaswegian - as is the case with many of the actors listed today.
We wanted the recognise the very best Glaswegian actors of all time - from the most famous of faces to the cult heroes who went under recognised in their careers as theatre and supporting actors.

5. Sharon Rooney
Sharon Rooney is described as one of Scotland's busiest actors - she was Lawyer Barbie in the new Greta Gerwig Barbie film. | BBC/Hartswood Films/Anne Binckebanck

6. John Barrowman
The actor attended Mount Vernon primary school before moving to the US as a kid. Photo: Gareth Cattermole

7. Peter Mullan
Peter Mullan was born in Aberdeenshire but grew up in Mosspark. Before his acting career he spent some time bouncing the doors of Southside pubs. He is best known for his role in Ken Loach's My Name Is Joe | PA

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Billy Boyd was born in Glasgow and went on to become Pippin in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Photo: Other 3rd party


