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Robert Carlyle (born 14 April 1961) is a Scottish actor. His film work includes: Trainspotting (1996), The Full Monty (1997), Ravenous and The World Is Not Enough (both 1999), There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000), The Beach (2000), The 51st State (2001), Eragon (2006), 28 Weeks Later (2007) and The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015). He has starred in television series such as Hamish Macbeth (1995–1998), Stargate Universe (2009–2011), Once Upon a Time (2011–2018) and COBRA (2020–2023). He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Full Monty and a Gemini Award for Stargate Universe, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work in the miniseries Human Trafficking (2005). Carlyle also earned plaudits for playing King James I in the BBC miniseries Gunpowder, Treason & Plot (2004).

Quick facts about Robert Carlyle

  • Full name: Robert Carlyle
  • Born: 1961-04-14
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q207307

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Who is Robert Carlyle?

Robert Carlyle (born 14 April 1961) is a Scottish actor.

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Robert Carlyle is United Kingdom.

When was Robert Carlyle born?

Robert Carlyle was born on 1961-04-14.

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