Ewen Bremner

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Ewen Bremner (born 23 January 1972) is a Scottish actor.

Bremner was born in Edinburgh, a son of two art teachers. His father's name is Aidan. He attended Davidsons Mains Primary School and Portobello High School. He originally wanted to be a circus clown, but was offered a chance in show-business by television director, Richard D. Brooks.

Bremner is probably best known to British audiences for his portrayal of "Spud" in Danny Boyle's film adaptation of Irvine Welsh's "Trainspotting", and "Mullet", the wimpish street thug in Guy Ritchie's "Snatch". In "Trainspotting", Bremner played the childlike, likeable, gullible and seemingly doomed Spud to excellent reviews, and in "Snatch" is probably best remembered for his memorable interrogation scene with Vinnie Jones.

In the 1995 stage version of "Trainspotting", Bremner played the lead role of "Renton", the role played by Ewan McGregor in the film. In America, he is probably best known for playing supporting roles in blockbusters such as "Pearl Harbor" and "Black Hawk Down", in which he appeared alongside fellow "Trainspotting" star, Ewan McGregor. In 2005, he had a small role in the mini-series "Elizabeth I" as James VI, King of Scots. In December 2006, he played "Harold Stritzke" in the Sci Fi Channel miniseries, "The Lost Room".

Filmography

*"Fool's Gold" (2008)
*"Death at a Funeral" (2007)
*"The Lost Room" (Sci Fi Channel miniseries) (2006)
*"Hallam Foe" (2006)
*"Elizabeth I" (2005)
*"Match Point" (2005)
*"Alien vs. Predator" (2004)
*"Around the World in 80 Days" (2004)
*"The Rundown" (2003)
*"16 Years of Alcohol" (2003)
*"Black Hawk Down" (2001)
*"Pearl Harbor" (2001)
*"Snatch" (2000)
*"The Secret World of Michael Fry" (2005)
*"Julien Donkey-Boy" (1999)
*"The Acid House" (1998)
*"Deacon Brodie" (TV) (1997)
*"Trainspotting" (1996)
*"Skin" (1995)
*"Judge Dredd" (1995)
*"Naked" (1993)

External links

*imdb name|id=0001971|name=Ewen Bremner