Irvine Welsh
Biography
Irvine Welsh works in writing. Born September 27, 1958 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) as Self – Playwright and author
- Trainspotting (1996) as Mikey Forrester
- Arena (1975)
- Swung (2015) as Male Bouncer
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) as Mikey Forrester
- Trigger Happy TV (2000)
- Icons of Football (2023) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- The Acid House (1998) as Parkie
- Creation Stories (2021) as Titch
- Dick Dynamite: 1944 (2024) as Mikael Leznik
- The Magnificent Eleven (2013) as Diner
- The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World (2015) as Self
- Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood (2016) as Self
- Britain's Murder Map with Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen (2026) as Self
- Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh (2023) as Self
- Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible (2025) as Self
- Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough (2025) as Self
- Dockers: Writing the Wrongs (1999) as Himself
- I Am Weekender (2023) as Self
- Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story (2024) as Self
- Shankly: Nature’s Fire (2017) as Himself
- Offended by Irvine Welsh (2020) as Self - Presenter
- Loaded: Lads, Mags & Mayhem (2024) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Irvine Welsh best known for?
Irvine Welsh is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Question Time (1979), Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (2013), Trainspotting (1996), Arena (1975).
When and where was Irvine Welsh born?
Irvine Welsh was born on September 27, 1958 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Irvine Welsh have?
Irvine Welsh has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Irvine Welsh's background in cinema and television?
Irvine Welsh (born September 27, 1958) is a Scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer. His 1993 novel Trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.
Irvine Welsh by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Trainspotting (1996) as Mikey Forrester — aged about 37
- Arena (1975) — aged about 16
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) as Mikey Forrester — aged about 58
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist — aged about 20
- Swung (2015) as Male Bouncer — aged about 56
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) as Self – Playwright and author — aged about 63
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