Simon Weir
Biography
Simon Weir works in acting. Born May 5, 1973 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Taggart (1983)
- Monarch of the Glen (2000) as Stuart Macintosh
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood (2025) as Minister
- Patrick Melrose (2018) as Angus
- Case Histories (2011) as Paul Bradley
- Crime (2021) as Miles Combe
- Guilt (2019) as Davie
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) as Jailhouse
- How Not to Live Your Life (2008) as Waiter
- Original Night (2026) as The Animal Trainer
- Sardar Udham (2021) as King George VI
- The Acid House (1998) as Tambo
- Lélek as Shop Owner
- Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh (2023) as Self
- Blood of the Clans (2020) as Archibald Campbell
- Wuthering Heights: The House of the Damned as Mr. Earnshaw
- Postmortem (1998) as Beverly’s Boyfriend
- The Draw (2025) as Bryan
- Super November (2018) as Soldier
- A Spanking in Paradise (2010) as Rab
- 33-1 Before the Off (1997)
- Trace as Daniel
- Instant Credit (2004)
- Remnants as Adrian
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Simon Weir best known for?
Simon Weir is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), Monarch of the Glen (2000), Outlander: Blood of My Blood (2025), Patrick Melrose (2018).
When and where was Simon Weir born?
Simon Weir was born on May 5, 1973 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Simon Weir have?
Simon Weir has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Simon Weir's background in cinema and television?
Simon is best known for playing bad boy mechanic Paul Lafferty in STV's HIGH ROAD from 1995 until 2003. He has also appeared in 6 episodes of BBC Scotland's RIVER CITY as gangster Graham MacLaverty, including the Christmas Special in 2008. He has appeared in 2 Irvine Welsh Feature Films, THE ACID HOUSE and T2 TRAINSPOT...
Simon Weir by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood (2025) as Minister — aged about 52
- Patrick Melrose (2018) as Angus — aged about 45
- Monarch of the Glen (2000) as Stuart Macintosh — aged about 27
- Sardar Udham (2021) as King George VI — aged about 48
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) as Jailhouse — aged about 44
- Taggart (1983) — aged about 10
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