Finlay Welsh - Actor Profile

Finlay Welsh

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
15Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated

Finlay Welsh Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Finlay Welsh reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Finlay Welsh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of Finlay Welsh's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Double Scotch & Wry, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Finlay Welsh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Finlay Welsh's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Double Scotch & Wry (1987) movie poster
★8.5

Double Scotch & Wry: Rikki Fulton and friends return with another selection of sketches and comedy characters, including the Reverend I.M. Jo

Double Scotch & Wry

1987•Comedy
★8.0
Trainspotting (1996) movie poster
★8.0

Trainspotting: Heroin addict Mark Renton stumbles through bad ideas and sobriety attempts with his unreliable friends --Sick Boy, Begbi

Trainspotting

1996•Drama
★7.5
Breaking the Waves (1996) movie poster
★7.5

Breaking the Waves: In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, f

Breaking the Waves

1996•Drama
★6.6
The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle (2005) movie poster
★6.6

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle: What led Arthur Conan Doyle to create, and then destroy the world famous detective, Sherlock Holmes? This compelling dra

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle

2005•Mystery
★6.4
Made of Honor (2008) movie poster
★6.4

Made of Honor: Tom and Hannah have been platonic friends for 10 years. He's a serial dater, while she wants marriage but hasn't found M

Made of Honor

2008•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Finlay Welsh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 The Flu That Killed 50 Million Arthur Newsholme Average Similar →
2015 The Legend of Barney Thomson Jenkins Average Similar →
2008 Made of Honor Ferry Porter Average Similar →
2005 Lassie Scottish Policeman Average Similar →
2005 The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle Crighton Doctor Hit Similar →
1996 Breaking the Waves Coroner Super Hit Similar →
1996 Trainspotting Sheriff Super Hit Similar →
1994 Being Human Pedlar Flop Similar →
1990 Silent Scream Alan Average Similar →
1989 Govan Ghost Story Alec Flop Similar →
1987 Double Scotch & Wry Various Super Hit Similar →
1986 Blood Red Roses Rev. Murdo Flop Similar →
1984 End of the Line McKay Flop Similar →
1982 Aliens Braun Flop Similar →
1978 Jackie McCafferty's Romance Passenger Flop Similar →

Finlay Welsh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Finlay Welsh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Finlay Welsh is "Double Scotch & Wry" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Finlay Welsh acted in?

Finlay Welsh has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Finlay Welsh?

Other notable films include "Trainspotting", "Breaking the Waves", and "The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle".

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