
Robert Carlyle
British actor
- Age
- 65years old
- Born
- 14 April 1961Glasgow
- Nationality
UK
- Star sign
- Aries
- Years active
- 1994–2023
Known for
About Robert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle is a British actor. They were born on 14 April 1961 in Glasgow. Their career spans 20 titles, among them Once Upon a Time (2011), Trainspotting (1996) and The World Is Not Enough (1999).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Robert Carlyle is Priest (1994); in all, 16 films and 4 TV shows over 29 years. They have worked as actor in 19, director in 1 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Once Upon a Time (2011), with 189 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 7 titles. The person they have worked with most is Danny Boyle, on 5 films, among them Trainspotting and 28 Weeks Later.
Latest work
Full filmography (20)- 2023
The Full Monty TV
Gary 'Gaz' Schofield
- 2020–2023
Cobra TV
Robert Sutherland, 12 episodes
- 2019
The War of the Worlds TV
Ogilvy, 3 episodes
- 2019
- 2016
- 2015
- 2011–2018
Once Upon a Time TV
Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold, 156 episodes
- 2008
Where to watch Robert Carlyle
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1999
- 2007
- 2019
- 2000
- 2006
- 1997
- 1999
- 2015
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Robert Carlyle films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Angela's Ashes 1999
- The Full Monty 1997
- Trainspotting 1996
- 28 Weeks Later 2007
- The World Is Not Enough 1999
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Emmy Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Danny Boyle 5 films together Trainspotting, 28 Weeks Later and 3 more
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Paul Barber 3 films together The Full Monty, The 51st State and 1 more
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James Cosmo 3 films together Trainspotting, T2: Trainspotting and 1 more
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John Hodge 3 films together Trainspotting, T2: Trainspotting and 1 more
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Ewan McGregor 2 films together Trainspotting and T2: Trainspotting
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Kelly Macdonald 2 films together Trainspotting and T2: Trainspotting
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Tom Wilkinson 2 films together The Full Monty and Priest
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Ewen Bremner 2 films together Trainspotting and T2: Trainspotting
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Kevin McKidd 2 films together Trainspotting and T2: Trainspotting
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Shirley Henderson 2 films together Trainspotting and T2: Trainspotting
Questions about Robert Carlyle
How old is Robert Carlyle?
Robert Carlyle is 65 years old: born on 14 April 1961 in Glasgow.
What are the best Robert Carlyle films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Robert Carlyle films are Angela's Ashes (1999, 8.6), The Full Monty (1997, 7.5) and Trainspotting (1996, 7.5).
How many films and TV shows has Robert Carlyle been in?
MovieNCo lists 16 films and 4 TV shows for Robert Carlyle, from Priest (1994) to The Full Monty (2023).
How many awards has Robert Carlyle won?
Robert Carlyle has 1 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Emmy Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Robert Carlyle's star sign?
Robert Carlyle is a Aries: born on 14 April.















