Irvine Welsh
Known for department: Writing
Birthday: 1958-09-27
Place of birth: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Biography
Irvine Welsh (born September 27, 1958) is a Scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer. His 1993 novel Trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.
Known for
Trainspotting
1996Mikey Forrester
I Am Weekender
2023Self
Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh
2023Self
The Magnificent Eleven
2013Diner
Dick Dynamite: 1944
2024Mikael Leznik
Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough
2025SelfAntonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood
2016Self
Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story
2024Self
T2 Trainspotting
2017Mikey Forrester
Swung
2015Male Bouncer
The Acid House
1998Parkie
Dockers: Writing the Wrongs
1999Himself
Shankly: Nature’s Fire
2017Himself
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
2015Self
Creation Stories
2021Titch
Loaded: Lads, Mags & Mayhem
2024Self
Offended by Irvine Welsh
2020Self - Presenter