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Alan McGee

Acting Born Sep 29, 1960 East Kilbride, Scotland 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1967–2023
57 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Alan McGee works in acting. Born September 29, 1960 in East Kilbride, Scotland. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
Rip It UpBryan Ferry and Roxy Music: A Musical HistoryIndie & Beyond with Shaun Ryder and Alan McGee
Teenage Superstars
Supersonic
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the WorldSlowdive: SouvlakiBig Gold Dream: Scottish Post-Punk and Infiltrating the Mainstream
Beautiful NoiseOasis vs. Blur | Duel at the Peak of Britpop
Svengali
Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10
Upside Down: The Creation Records Story
The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
There We Were, Now Here We Are... The Making of OasisOasis: Definitely Maybe
Classic AlbumsOasis: Behind the Mirror
Omnibus

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh (2023) as Self
  • Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) as Self
  • Rip It Up (2018) as Self
  • Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music: A Musical History (2018) as Self
  • Indie & Beyond with Shaun Ryder and Alan McGee (2018)
  • Teenage Superstars (2017) as Self
  • Supersonic (2016) as Self
  • The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World (2015) as Self
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  • Slowdive: Souvlaki (2015) as Himself
  • Big Gold Dream: Scottish Post-Punk and Infiltrating the Mainstream (2015) as Himself
  • Beautiful Noise (2014) as Self
  • Oasis vs. Blur | Duel at the Peak of Britpop (2014) as Self
  • Svengali (2013) as Himself
  • Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10 (2012) as Self - Co-founder, Creation Records
  • Upside Down: The Creation Records Story (2010) as Himself
  • The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen' (2005) as Himself
  • There We Were, Now Here We Are... The Making of Oasis (2004) as Himself
  • Oasis: Definitely Maybe (2004) as Himself
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self
  • Oasis: Behind the Mirror (1997)
  • Omnibus (1967) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Alan McGee best known for?

Alan McGee is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh (2023), Long Way Home (2025), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), Omnibus (1967).

When and where was Alan McGee born?

Alan McGee was born on September 29, 1960 in East Kilbride, Scotland.

How many credits does Alan McGee have?

Alan McGee has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2023.

What is Alan McGee's background in cinema and television?

Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian. He co-founded the independent Creation Records label, running it from 1983 until its closure in 1999.

Alan McGee by the numbers

21credits
17films
4TV series
1967–2023active years

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