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Prolific theatre director who has directed many theatre productions in London including A Clockwork Orange, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and Trainspotting.

Got his break appearing onstage in Richard III in London. His director was Brian Cox.

Has The Gaelic words 'Alba Gu Brath' (Scotland Forever) tattooed on his right arm.

Won A Scholarship To train At Mountview Theatre School In London.

Played Begbie opposite Gerard Butler's Renton in the stage adaptation of Trainspotting in the mid 90's.

Was cast in Tom Hooper's Les Miserables, but was unable to film his convict role due to a prior theatre commitment. He did however get to work on the soundtrack after filming was completed.

Nominated for an 'Offie' (Off West end award) in 2013, for play 'The Life Of Stuff' at Theatre 503 in May 2013.

Has many Scottish themed tattoo's. Current total up to 20.

Wanted to be an actor after seeing Gary Oldman's performance in 'The Firm'. Got to work with his hero in 'the Dark Knight Rises'.

Became a father for the 1st time at age 47 when his fiancée Maisey Bawden gave birth to their daughter Alba Rae Jack on March 20, 2019.

Worked with Guy Ritchie for the first time in 2020 on 'Wrath Of Man' playing Brendan. Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Josh Hartnett, Niamh Algar, Scott Eastwood and Jeffrey Donovan also appear.

Early 2021 filming Casualty and Grantchester.

Appeared in 2025 in numerous episodes of BBC Scotland Drama 'River City' as Gangster Des Stuart.

In 2023, was cast as Sammael in multiple episodes in Season 3 of hit Amazon Prime fantasy drama 'The Wheel Of Time'.

Known for playing multiple 'hard men' characters in Television and Movies.