These are 25 Glaswegian actors that represent Glasgow on-screen
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.
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.
21. Angus Lennie
Angus Lennie was born and raised in Glasgow, receiving formal education there at Eastbank Academy. He is often playing plucky wee Scotsman parts in war films such as The Great Escape (1963), 633 Squadron (1964), and Oh! What a Lovely War (1969).
22. Duncan Macrae
Duncan Macrae was born in Maryhill and was one of the leading actors of his generation. Macrae became a mainstay of television Hogmanay celebrations in the 1950s and 1960s with a rendition of his song "The Wee Cock Sparra"
23. Alex Norton
Alex Norton was brought up in the Southside and is best known for his role as DCI Matt Burke in Taggart.
24. David O'Hara
David O'Hara was born in Glasgow and grew up in Pollok - he is best known to audiences for his numerous supporting roles in high-profile films; including Irishman Stephen in Braveheart, dimwitted mobster Fitzy in The Departed, hitman Mr. X in Wanted, and Albert Runcorn in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
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