Robert Carlyle - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 14, 1961
Age	64
Birthplace	Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Robert Carlyle's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Notable performances in films like Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and his role as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold in the series Once Upon a Time.

Intro

Robert Carlyle is a Scottish actor known for his versatile roles in both film and television. He earned international acclaim for his work in Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and the TV series Once Upon a Time.

Early Life & Background

Robert Carlyle was born and raised in Maryhill, Glasgow. His mother left the family when he was four. Raised by his father, Carlyle left school at 16 and worked several jobs before discovering acting at Glasgow Arts Centre. He later trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Career Highlights

• Breakout role as Begbie in Trainspotting (1996)
• Starred in The Full Monty (1997), earning a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
• Critically acclaimed performance in Carla's Song (1996)
• Played the antagonist Renard in the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough (1999)
• Portrayed Dr. Nicholas Rush in the TV series Stargate Universe (2009–2011)
• Long-running role as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold in Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)

Trivia

• Became interested in acting after reading Arthur Miller's play The Crucible.
• Awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1999 for services to drama.
• Founded the Raindog Theatre Company in Glasgow in 1991.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Carlyle
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001015/