
Irvine Welsh
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.
Movie Appearances

Trainspotting
as Mikey Forrester
1996

I Am Weekender
as Self
2023

Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh
as Self
2023

The Magnificent Eleven
as Diner
2013

Dick Dynamite: 1944
as Mikael Leznik
2024

Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough
as Self
2025
Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood
as Self
2016

Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story
as Self
2024

T2 Trainspotting
as Mikey Forrester
2017

Swung
as Male Bouncer
2015

The Acid House
as Parkie
1998

Dockers: Writing the Wrongs
as Himself
1999

Shankly: Nature’s Fire
as Himself
2017

The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
as Self
2015

Creation Stories
as Titch
2021

Loaded: Lads, Mags & Mayhem
as Self
2024

Offended by Irvine Welsh
as Self - Presenter
2020

Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible
as Self
2025




