Who is Robert Carlyle?
Robert Carlyle is a Scottish actor born on April 14, 1961, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is widely recognised for his performances in films like Trainspotting (1996) and The Full Monty (1997), the latter earning him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Carlyle has also had notable roles in TV series such as Stargate Universe and Once Upon a Time. With a career spanning more than thirty years, he has demonstrated his remarkable talent across both film and television.
Robert Carlyle’s age and birthday
Carlyle was born on April 14, 1961, in Glasgow, Scotland.
Robert Carlyle height and weight
Carlyle stands 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall. He has brown eyes and brown hair and often appears with a beard or moustache in his roles.
Robert Carlyle’s educational background
Carlyle left school at 16 and worked as a painter and decorator with his father. He later attended night classes at Cardonald College in Glasgow. At 21, his passion for acting was sparked by reading Arthur Miller’s *The Crucible*, prompting him to take drama classes at the Glasgow Arts Centre. He eventually graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD).
Robert Carlyle’s dating life, spouse and children
Carlyle has been married to Anastasia Shirley, a makeup artist, since December 28, 1997, after meeting on the set of the TV series Hamish Macbeth. They have three children: a daughter, Ava, born in 2002, and two sons, Harvey and Pearce Joseph, born in 2004 and 2006.
Robert Carlyle’s nationality, parents and siblings
Carlyle, a Scottish actor born in Maryhill, Glasgow, was raised by his father, Joseph Carlyle, a painter and decorator, after his mother, Elizabeth, who worked for a bus company, left when he was four.
Robert Carlyle’s career and movies
Carlyle has enjoyed a successful career in both film and television. He first gained widespread fame for his portrayal of Francis Begbie in Trainspotting (1996). The following year, he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Gaz in The Full Monty (1997). Carlyle has also appeared in notable films like The World Is Not Enough (1999) as the villain Renard, Angela’s Ashes (1999) as Malachy McCourt, and Eragon (2006) as Durza.
On television, he is recognized for his roles in Hamish Macbeth (1995-1997), Stargate Universe (2009-2011), and Once Upon a Time (2011-2018), where he played Rumplestiltskin. Carlyle’s wide-ranging talent has earned him several awards and nominations, including a Gemini Award for Stargate Universe and an Emmy nomination for Human Trafficking (2005).
Robert Carlyle’s net worth
He has a net worth of $5 million.
