Robert Carlyle
ActingAbout Robert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle OBE (born 14 April 1961) is a Scottish actor. His film work includes Trainspotting (1996), The Full Monty (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000), The Beach (2000), The 51st State (2001), Eragon (2006), 28 Weeks Later (2007) and The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015). He has been in the television shows Hamish Macbeth, Stargate Universe, Once Upon a Time and COBRA. He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Full Monty and a Gemini Award for Stargate Universe. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work in the miniseries Human Trafficking (2005).
Robert Carlyle Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Robert Carlyle reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Robert Carlyle's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Robert Carlyle'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 Marooned, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Robert Carlyle Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Carlyle's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Robert Carlyle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Performance | Fugler | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | North of Normal | Papa Dick | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Yesterday | John Lennon (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | T2 Trainspotting | Begbie / Begbie's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sean Connery: In His Own Words | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Legend of Barney Thomson | Barney | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | California Solo | Lachlan MacAldonich | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Man Who Walked Around the World | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Unloved | Lucy's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Tournament | Father MacAvoy | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Zig Zag Love | Jacko | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | I Know You Know | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Stone of Destiny | John MacCormick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Summer | Shaun | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Flood | Rob Morrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | 28 Weeks Later | Donald Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Born Equal | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Eragon | Durza | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School | Frank Keane | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Carry On Ken | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dead Fish | Danny Devine | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Class of '76 | DI Tom Monroe | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Mighty Celt | O | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Die Another Day: From Script to Screen | Self / Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Black and White | David O'Sullivan | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Once Upon a Time in the Midlands | Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The 51st State | Felix DeSouza | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | To End All Wars | Major Ian Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | There's Only One Jimmy Grimble | Eric Wirral | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | James Bond Down River | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Beach | Daffy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Angela's Ashes | Malachy McCourt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The World Is Not Enough | Renard | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Ravenous | Ives / Colqhoun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Plunkett & Macleane | Will Plunkett | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Face | Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Full Monty | Gary "Gaz" Schofield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Carla's Song | George Lennox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Lucky Suit | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Trainspotting | Begbie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Go Now | Nick Cameron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Priest | Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Marooned | Peter Camaron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Being Human | Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Safe | Nosty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Tender Blue Eyes | Richard Fascetti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Riff-Raff | Stevie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Silent Scream | Big Woodsy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Byrne About Byrne | Spanky Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
Robert Carlyle - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Carlyle?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Carlyle is "Marooned" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Robert Carlyle acted in?
Robert Carlyle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Carlyle?
Other notable films include "Trainspotting", "Tender Blue Eyes", and "Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood".