Robert Carlyle is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed actors, known for bringing to life a host of unforgettable characters on both film and television.
Famed for notable roles such as Gaz Schofield in The Full Monty and the volatile Begbie in Trainspotting, Carlyle has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning decades.
Born in Maryhill in 1961, Carlyle attended North Kelvinside Secondary School before working alongside his father as a painter and decorator. His passion for acting emerged later in life when he became involved with the Glasgow Arts Centre, eventually leading him to graduate from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Join Robert Carlyle as he reflects on his life and career, sharing some of his favourite songs and the memories they hold.
5. Watching The Wheels, John Lennon
Having appeared as John Lennon in the film Yesterday, Carlyle said: “I just love this song. It’s a fantastic goodbye to Beatlemania. I never will get to the heights of John Lennon and can understand to an extent how it feels to have enough of everything.” | Getty Images
6. How Soon Is Now?, The Smiths
Speaking about this particular Smiths tune, Caryle said: “That Hatful of Hollow album in my opinion is one of the greatest albums of the eighties if not of all time. That Johnny Marr sound sounded so fresh.” | The Smiths
7. Waterfall, The Stone Roses
Speaking about this period of his life, Carlyle said: “I had left drama school and was working in the Scottish theatre.” He would go on to make his film debut the following year in 1990 in Silent Scream. | Getty Images
8. One, U2
Speaking about One, Carlyle explained: “I loved U2 for a start and that song particularly. I did a piece called Cracker and Anastasia my wife worked on that show doing Robbie Coltrane’s makeup. U2’s One were the songs that were a bit of a soundtrack to our times together.” | Getty Images