Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh

66 · Born: Sep 27, 1958

Personal Details

BornSep 27, 1958 Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Spouse
  • Emma Currie

    ( Aug 10, 2022 to Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Beth Quinn

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Anne Antsy

    ( Jul 7, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Iain Welsh, a renowned author, has garnered a devoted following within the literary world since the 1990s. His books have consistently achieved bestseller status, expertly blending comedy, drama, and poignant social commentary.

One of his most iconic works, Trainspotting, published in 1996, catapulted Welsh to international recognition when it was adapted into a globally successful film in the same year. This critically acclaimed novel has become a cultural phenomenon, synonymous with Welsh's unique writing style.

Another notable work, The Acid House, a trilogy of interconnected stories, was adapted into a film in 1998. Although it did not enjoy the same level of commercial success as Trainspotting, it has developed a cult following in Scotland and the UK.

At present, Welsh is engaged in writing the sequel to Trainspotting, tentatively titled 'Porn'. Given the phenomenal success of the original film, this forthcoming sequel is likely to further solidify Welsh's status as a literary icon, cementing his place in the annals of contemporary literature.

Career

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2024
Dick Dynamite 1944
Dick Dynamite 1944 as Mikael Leznik
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2021
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2017
T2 Trainspotting
T2 Trainspotting as Mikey Forrester
{"id":99255,"title":"Swung","year":"2015","character":"Male Bouncer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swung","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_99255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_99255.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Swung
Swung as Male Bouncer
{"id":15047,"title":"The Magnificent Eleven","year":"2013","character":"Diner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-magnificent-eleven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15047.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15047.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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1998
{"id":2272,"title":"Trainspotting","year":"1996","character":"Mikey Forrester","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trainspotting","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/708tb8ncps80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/708tb8ncps80.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Trainspotting
Trainspotting as Mikey Forrester
{"id":274564,"title":"Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story","year":"2024","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/underdog-the-andy-swallow-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_274564.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_274564.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
{"id":235269,"title":"Choose Irvine","year":"2023","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/choose-irvine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_235269.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_235269.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":273156,"title":"I Am Weekender","year":"2023","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-am-weekender","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_273156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_273156.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":127142,"title":"Shankly: Nature's Fire","year":"2017","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shankly-natures-fire-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_127142.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_127142.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":113643,"title":"Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/antonia-bird-from-eastenders-to-hollywood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_113643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_113643.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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2015
{"id":103830870,"title":"Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men","year":2008,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/danny-dyers-deadliest-men","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/77cd5118v8c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/77cd5118v8c0.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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2021
Creation Stories
Creation Stories as Screenplay
{"id":104752,"title":"T2 Trainspotting","year":"2017","job":"Novel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/t2-trainspotting","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jb53om1n5980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jb53om1n5980.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":1213,"title":"Filth","year":"2013","job":"Novel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/filth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/794laovivf80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/794laovivf80.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Filth
Filth as Novel
{"id":48500,"title":"Wedding Belles","year":"2007","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wedding-belles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48500.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":267600,"title":"Bad Blood","year":"2005","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-blood-2005","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_267600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_267600.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Bad Blood
Bad Blood as Writer
{"id":155435,"title":"Dockers","year":"1999","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dockers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155435.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155435.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Dockers
Dockers as Writer
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1998
The Acid House
The Acid House as Novel, Screenplay
{"id":2272,"title":"Trainspotting","year":"1996","job":"Novel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trainspotting","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/708tb8ncps80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/708tb8ncps80.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
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2009
Good Arrows
Good Arrows as Director, Writer
{"id":267069,"title":"Nuts","year":"2007","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nuts-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_267069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_267069.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Nuts
Nuts as Director, Writer
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2021
Crime
Crime as Creator