About
Acclaimed Scottish actor and filmmaker celebrated for commanding performances in Trainspotting, Braveheart, Children of Men, War Horse, and starring roles in Ozark, Westworld, and King Durin III in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Before Fame
Studied economic history and drama at the University of Glasgow, becoming involved in left-wing community theater troupes before making his feature film debut.
Trivia
Won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998 for My Name Is Joe and directed the Venice Film Festival Golden Lion-winning drama The Magdalene Sisters (2002).
Family Life
Born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, the fifth of eight children born to Patricia and Peter Mullan. Father of four children.
Associated With
Directed by Steven Spielberg in War Horse and worked opposite Jason Bateman and Laura Linney in Netflixs crime drama Ozark.
