Raymond Mearns

Acting

12Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Scotland, UK

About Raymond Mearns

Raymond Mearns is a Scottish actor and comedian who is best known for his part in Scottish comedy sitcom Legit, in which he played Happy Boab. He has also appeared in Ae Fond Kiss... and It's a Free World..., which were both directed by award-winning Ken Loach. Mearns has also acted alongside his brother Eddie when they played the Blind Twins, Troy and Roy Pettifer in the 1998 short film Home, which won Best Short Film at the 1999 BAFTA Awards. He appeared in the Rab C. Nesbitt Christmas special, in which he played a BBC security guard. It aired on 23 December 2008. He also starred in Next Time Ned.

Best Raymond Mearns Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Raymond Mearns's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Next Time Ned — Ned Randall has been trying to make it as an actor for almost thirty years. Following Ned's life for a week to see sever

Next Time Ned

2009•Comedy

★7.3

★7.3

The Illusionist — A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in

The Illusionist

2010•Animation

★6.9

★6.9

Limbo — An offbeat observation of refugees waiting to be granted asylum on a fictional remote Scottish island. It focuses on Oma

Limbo

2020•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Home — A local council worker inspects three homes.

Home

1998•Drama

★6.6

It's a Free World... (2007) movie poster

★6.6

It's a Free World... — Angie is a working class woman. After being fired, she decides to set up a recruitment agency of her own, running it fro

It's a Free World...

2007•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Raymond Mearns.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	The Organist	Uncle Tommy	Flop	Similar →
2024	Sharp Instinct: Volume II	David Wainwright	Flop	Similar →
2024	Some Laugh - Live at the Pavilion	Self (Guest)	Flop	Similar →
2020	Limbo	Mike	Hit	Similar →
2020	The Mug	The Suited Man	Flop	Similar →
2012	Doors Open	Wee Martin	Flop	Similar →
2012	Tumult	Bus Driver	Average	Similar →
2010	The Illusionist	Additional Voices (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2009	Next Time Ned	Ned Randall	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	It's a Free World...	Andy	Hit	Similar →
2004	Ae Fond Kiss...	Big Roddie	Average	Similar →
1998	Home	Troy	Hit	Similar →

Raymond Mearns - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Raymond Mearns?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Raymond Mearns is "Next Time Ned" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Raymond Mearns acted in?

Raymond Mearns has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Raymond Mearns?

Other notable films include "The Illusionist", "Limbo", and "Home".