ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Glasgow.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Glasgow, with photos when available. These renowned Glasgow actors and actresses are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in Glasgow, but everyone on this list grew up in Glasgow and considers it to be their home. This list includes Glasgow TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Glasgow then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Glasgow. Various bits of information are available for these Glasgow celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
The list you're viewing is made up of a variety of different TV actors, including James McAvoy and Deborah Kerr.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Glasgow?" and "Who are the most famous Glasgow actors?"1
Bill Paterson
Outlander, Little DorritBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland
William Tulloch Paterson (born 3 June 1945) is a Scottish actor and commentator. He has... more2
David McCallum
NCIS, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Birthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
David Keith McCallum, Jr. (born 19 September 1933) is a British-American actor and musician.... more3
Barbara Rafferty
Rab C. Nesbitt, River CityBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland
Barbara Rafferty (born 15 January 1950 in Clydebank), is a Scottish actress. She is known for... more4
Ewan Stewart
River City, Rain on the RoofBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: United Kingdom
Andrew Ewan Stewart (born 26 August 1957) is a Scottish film, television and stage actor.... more5
James McAvoy
Band of Brothers, ShamelessBirthplace: Port Glasgow, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
James McAvoy (; born 21 April 1979) is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in... more6
Peter Capaldi
The Hour, The Thick of ItBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland, United Kingdom
Peter Dougan Capaldi (born 14 April 1958) is a Scottish actor, writer and director. He... more7
Gerard Butler
Attila, The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarBirthplace: Paisley, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Gerard James Butler (born 13 November 1969) is a Scottish actor, producer, singer and... more8
Laura Fraser
Breaking Bad, Single FatherBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland
Laura Fraser (born 24 July 1976) is a Scottish actress. She is best known for portraying Door... more9
Craig Ferguson
The Drew Carey Show, Maybe This TimeBirthplace: Springburn, United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America, Scotland, United Kingdom
Craig Ferguson (born 17 May 1962) is a Scottish-American television host, comedian, author,... more
10Lorraine McIntosh
River City, Hope SpringsBirthplace: Scotland, Cumnock
Nationality: Scotland, United Kingdom
Lorraine McIntosh (born 13 May 1964) is a Scottish singer best known as a vocalist with... more11
John Barrowman
Arrow, TorchwoodBirthplace: United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America, Scotland
John Scot Barrowman (born 11 March 1967) is a Scottish-American actor, singer, presenter,... more12
Eileen McCallum
River City, Take the High RoadBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland
Eileen McCallum, MBE (born 2 December 1936) is a Scottish actress.... more- 13
William Ruane
River CityBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland
William Ruane is an actor and a Disc jockey.... more 14
Armando Iannucci
Time Trumpet, The Armando Iannucci ShowsBirthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Nationality: Scotland, United Kingdom
Armando Giovanni Iannucci (; born 28 November 1963) is a Scottish satirist, writer, ... more15
Angus Macfadyen
TURN: Washington's Spies, MiraclesBirthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Angus Macfadyen (born 21 September 1963) is a Scottish actor. His roles include Robert the... more16
Johnny Beattie
River City, Now You See ItBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland, United Kingdom
Johnny Beattie MBE, (born 9 November 1926) is a Scottish actor and stand-up comedian whose... more17
Rory McCann
Game of Thrones, The Book GroupBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland
Rory Philip McCann (born 24 April 1969) is a Scottish actor, best known for portraying Sandor... more18
Alex Norton
The Black Adder, TaggartBirthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Nationality: Scotland
Alexander Hugh Norton (born 27 January 1950) is a Scottish television, film and voice actor.... more- 19
Gordon McCorkell
Jeopardy, River CityBirthplace: Barrhead, United Kingdom
Nationality: Scotland
Gordon McCorkell (born 1983, Barrhead, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish actor who is arguably best... more 20
Tony Curran
Defiance, The Pillars of the EarthBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland, United Kingdom
Tony Curran (born December 13, 1969) is a Scottish actor who has appeared in Underworld:... more21
Phyllida Law
Agatha Christie's Poirot, KingdomBirthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland, United Kingdom
Phyllida Ann Law, (born 8 May 1932) is a Scottish actress, known for her numerous roles in... more22
Maxwell Caulfield
Ryan's Hope, EmmerdaleBirthplace: Duffield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America, United Kingdom
Maxwell Caulfield (né Newby; born 23 November 1959) is a British film, stage, and television... more23
Alec Newman
Frank Herbert's Dune, Frank Herbert's Children of DuneBirthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Alec Newman (born 27 November 1974) is a Scottish actor best known for portraying Paul... more- 24
Adrienne Corri
Sword of Freedom, You're Only Young Twice (1971)Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland
Adrienne Corri (born Adrienne Riccoboni , 13 November 1930 – 13 March 2016) was a... more 25
Gordon Jackson
Upstairs, DownstairsBirthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Gordon Cameron Jackson, (19 December 1923 – 15 January 1990) was a Scottish actor best... more
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