Irvine Welsh

Writing • 49 Credits

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.

🎬 Directed Titles (2)

Directorial Filmography
The New Ten Commandments

The New Ten Commandments

2008 ⭐ 4.3
Nuts

Nuts

2007

✍️ Written & Story Credits (13)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Trainspotting

Trainspotting

1996 ⭐ 4.0
Novel
T2 Trainspotting

T2 Trainspotting

2017 ⭐ 3.5
Novel
Filth

Filth

2013 ⭐ 3.4
Novel
The Acid House

The Acid House

1998 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Crime

Crime

2021 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Creation Stories

Creation Stories

2021 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Dockers

Dockers

1999 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Wedding Belles

Wedding Belles

2007 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
The Magnificent Eleven

The Magnificent Eleven

2013 ⭐ 1.3
Writer
Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

2025 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Bad Blood

Bad Blood

2005 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Nuts

Nuts

2007
Writer
Strolling Through the Meadows

Strolling Through the Meadows

2020
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (23)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Trainspotting

Trainspotting

1996 ⭐ 4.0
as Mikey Forrester
T2 Trainspotting

T2 Trainspotting

2017 ⭐ 3.5
as Mikey Forrester
The Acid House

The Acid House

1998 ⭐ 3.1
as Parkie
Swung

Swung

2015 ⭐ 2.7
as Male Bouncer
Creation Stories

Creation Stories

2021 ⭐ 3.0
as Titch
Trigger Happy TV

Trigger Happy TV

2000 ⭐ 3.6
Question Time

Question Time

1979 ⭐ 3.0
as Self - Panellist
Dick Dynamite: 1944

Dick Dynamite: 1944

2024 ⭐ 3.0
as Mikael Leznik
Arena

Arena

1975 ⭐ 3.6
The Magnificent Eleven

The Magnificent Eleven

2013 ⭐ 1.3
as Diner
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

2022 ⭐ 1.4
as Self – Playwright and author
Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

2025 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story

Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story

2024 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

2015 ⭐ 4.3
as Self
Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible

Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible

2025 ⭐ 4.2
as Self
I Am Weekender

I Am Weekender

2023 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Shankly: Nature’s Fire

Shankly: Nature’s Fire

2017 ⭐ 4.3
as Himself
Offended by Irvine Welsh

Offended by Irvine Welsh

2020 ⭐ 3.3
as Self - Presenter
Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh

Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh

2023
as Self
Dockers: Writing the Wrongs

Dockers: Writing the Wrongs

1999
as Himself
Loaded: Lads, Mags & Mayhem

Loaded: Lads, Mags & Mayhem

2024
as Self
Icons of Football

Icons of Football

2023
as Self - Interviewed Guest
Britain's Murder Map with Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen

Britain's Murder Map with Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen

2026
as Self