Robert Carlyle - Actor
Age: 64
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actor
Robert Carlyle is a highly acclaimed Scottish actor known for his intense and versatile performances across film and television.
## 🎬 Notable Career Highlights
Carlyle has an extensive filmography, with some of his most recognized roles including:
* Francis Begbie in the film Trainspotting (1996) and its sequel T2 Trainspotting (2017).
* Gaz in the comedy film The Full Monty (1997), a role for which he won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
* Renard, the arch villain in the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough (1999).
* Don in the horror film 28 Weeks Later (2007).
Appearing in television series such as *Hamish Macbeth** (1995–1998), Stargate Universe (2009–2011), and as Mr. Gold/Rumpelstiltskin in the fantasy-drama series Once Upon a Time (2011–2018).
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## 📅 Personal Background
He was born on April 14, *1961**, in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland.
* He left secondary school at age 16 and worked with his father, a painter and decorator, before later attending night classes at Cardonald College in Glasgow and becoming involved in drama.
* Carlyle is known for his dedication to authenticity, sometimes altering his lifestyle or physical appearance to prepare for roles, a style often likened to method acting.
He was appointed an *OBE** (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1999.
* He is married to make-up artist Anastasia Shirley, and they have three children.