Background
Iain Glen was born on June 24, 1961, in Edinburgh, Scotland. His brother, Hamish, is an artistic director at the 'Belgrade Theatre' in Coventry, England.
2015
Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia
Scottish Actor Iain Glen is seen wearing a Sydney Swans scarf after the round seven AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Geelong Cats at ANZ Stadium on May 16, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (May 16, 2015 - Source: Ryan Pierse)
2018
665 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
(L-R) Actors Conleth Hill, Iain Glen, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Aidan Gillen and James Faulkner attend the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (January 20, 2018 - Source: Frederick M. Brown)
2019
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
Ruth Wilson (L) and Ian Glen of the television show "Mrs Wilson" speak during the PBS segment of the 2019 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on February 01, 2019 in Pasadena, California.
2009
Potsdamer Straße 4, 10785 Berlin, Germany
Celebrities attend the 'Pope Joan' World Premiere at the Sony Center CineStar in Berlin, Germany. (October 20, 2009 - Source: FlynetPictures.com)
2011
London, England
Iain Glen arrives at the London Evening Standard British Film Awards 2011 at the Marriot Hotel on February 7, 2011 in London, England. (February 6, 2011 - Source: Chris Jackson)
2011
Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, UK
Iain Glen (r) and guest attend the Chain of Hope Charity Event at the National History Museum on November 10, 2011 in London, England. (November 9, 2011 - Source: Samir Hussein/Getty Images Europe)
2012
The Cut, Lambeth, London SE1 8NB, UK
Iain Glen and Emelia Clarke attend the DVD launch of the complete first season of 'Game Of Thrones' at Old Vic Tunnels on February 29, 2012 in London, England. (February 28, 2012 - Source: Tim Whitby)
2014
8 Argyll St, Soho, London W1F 7LA, UK
Iain Glen (L) attends the 60th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards at London Palladium on November 30, 2014 in London, England. (November 29, 2014 - Source: Tim P. Whitby)
2014
Shaftesbury Ave, Soho, London W1D 6AR, UK
Iain Glen attends the press night for "The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time" at Gielgud Theatre on July 8, 2014 in London, England. (July 7, 2014 - Source: Tristan Fewings)
2015
Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia
Scottish Actor Iain Glen is seen wearing a Sydney Swans scarf after the round seven AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Geelong Cats at ANZ Stadium on May 16, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (May 16, 2015 - Source: Ryan Pierse)
2017
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Actor Iain Glen and Jerome Flynn attend the premiere of HBO's "Game Of Thrones" season 7 at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (July 11, 2017 - Source: Neilson Barnard)
2017
Corner of Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly Circus, London W1D 7DH, United Kingdom
British actor Iain Glen poses upon arrival for the world premiere of the film My cousin Rachel at PictureHouse Central in central London on June 7, 2017. (June 6, 2017 - Source: AFP)
2018
665 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
(L-R) Actors Conleth Hill, Iain Glen, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Aidan Gillen and James Faulkner attend the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (January 20, 2018 - Source: Frederick M. Brown)
2018
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP, UK
Iain Glen and guest attend the Cirque du Soleil OVO premiere at Royal Albert Hall on January 10, 2018 in London, England. (January 9, 2018 - Source: John Phillips)
2019
New York City, USA
Iain Glen attends the "Game Of Thrones" Season 8 Premiere on April 03, 2019 in New York City. (April 2, 2019)
2019
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
Ruth Wilson and Iain Glen attend the Masterpiece Photo Call on February 01, 2019 in Pasadena, California.
2019
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
Ruth Wilson (L) and Ian Glen of the television show "Mrs Wilson" speak during the PBS segment of the 2019 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on February 01, 2019 in Pasadena, California.
Young Iain Glen
Young Iain Glen
Young Iain Glen
Young Iain Glen
Young Iain Glen
Young Iain Glen
(Based on the true story of anthropologist Dian Fossey, wh...)
Based on the true story of anthropologist Dian Fossey, whose travels to the African wilderness began as a study of the rare mountain gorillas.
https://www.amazon.com/Gorillas-Mist-Sigourney-Weaver/dp/B00AVRO1Q6/?tag=2022091-20
1988
(In the 1850's two British officers, Capt. Richard Burton ...)
In the 1850's two British officers, Capt. Richard Burton (Patrick Bergin) and Lt. John Speke (Iain Glen) set out on a spectacular adventure to discover the source of the Nile. They are warned that great dangers await them, but against all odds, they push on deeper and deeper into the magnificent, untamed African wilderness, where no western man had ever gone. As the difficult journey take its toll, Burton and Speke forge a strong bond. A bond that one will eventually betray. But history will be the judge as the two intrepid explorers venture into realms.
https://www.amazon.com/Mountains-Moon-Patrick-Bergin/dp/B000K2GF2K/?tag=2022091-20
1990
(What is the deadly secret haunting the Engel's family? Yo...)
What is the deadly secret haunting the Engel's family? Young co-ed Scotty is unable to find housing on the campus. She finds a vacancy at the Engels' mansion, now a boarding house for college students. Mrs. Engels and her son seem nice enough, but it becomes clear to Scotty that something is not right at her new residence. When her fellow borders begin dying, two detective must solve the mystery of the Engels' boarding house before the body count rises.
https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Scream-Denny-Harris/dp/B0044WQIM4/?tag=2022091-20
1990
(In this cleverly inspired twist on William Shakespeare's ...)
In this cleverly inspired twist on William Shakespeare's HAMLET, two of the outrageous supporting players take center stage for a dazzling game of illusion and reality that delivers one-of-a-kind entertainment! Winner of the prestigious Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion Award - Best Picture. Directed by the legendary Tom Stoppard (BRAZIL), based on his award-winning play. High-voltage cast featuring Richard Dreyfuss (MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS), Tim Roth (PULP FICTION) and Gary Oldman.
https://www.amazon.com/Rosencrantz-Guildenstern-Dead-Egami-Media/dp/B000XB90JS/?tag=2022091-20
1990
(Rachel Weisz and Susan Lynch star as two sexy vixens who ...)
Rachel Weisz and Susan Lynch star as two sexy vixens who cover up the accidental murder of a jerk boyfriend and concoct a hilarious scheme to collect a huge ransom.
https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Creatures-Rachel-Weisz/dp/B005R9U1UI/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(A fashion model, living in London, attends a dinner party...)
A fashion model, living in London, attends a dinner party in the countryside. Her "friend" just leaves and she's stuck there. She's drugged, abused and filmed. She tries to escape and is chained. Who'll help?
https://www.amazon.com/Paranoid-Jessica-Alba/dp/B00005PJ78/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(Video game adventurer Lara Croft comes to life in a movie...)
Video game adventurer Lara Croft comes to life in a movie where she races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts.
https://www.amazon.com/Lara-Croft-Raider-Angelina-Jolie/dp/B000HZGBLA/?tag=2022091-20
2001
(This hit thriller teams award winner Anna Paquin with Len...)
This hit thriller teams award winner Anna Paquin with Lena Olin and Iain Glen as a family whose life forever changes when they move into a new home with an ancient secret!
https://www.amazon.com/Darkness-Anna-Paquin/dp/B00EN4MWRI/?tag=2022091-20
2002
(In the present days, Maria Spielrein and Fraser are in Ru...)
In the present days, Maria Spielrein and Fraser are in Russia making research about the life of Sabina Spielrein. In the beginning of the Twentieth Century, this Russian girl was a patient treated by Dr. Jung and later they fall in love for each other and Sabina became his lover. While the researchers read the documents, the romance between Sabina and Dr. Jung is disclosed, in a time of revolution and war.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-Prendimi-lanima-NON-USA-FORMAT/dp/B01GWDOD74/?tag=2022091-20
2002
(The true story of a single teacher's courage to stand up ...)
The true story of a single teacher's courage to stand up against an untouchable prefect's sadistic disciplinary regime and other abuse in a Catholic Reformatory and Industrial School in 1939 Ireland.
https://www.amazon.com/Song-Raggy-NON-USA-FORMAT-Reg-2/dp/B00BGERGM4/?tag=2022091-20
2003
(Alice is back and forced to face off against an unstoppab...)
Alice is back and forced to face off against an unstoppable, bio-engineered killing machine in the action-packed sequel to the sci-fi smash hit.
https://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Apocalypse-Milla-Jovovich/dp/B000I8ES70/?tag=2022091-20
2004
(An epic about anthropologists who hunt and capture pygmie...)
An epic about anthropologists who hunt and capture pygmies for study back in Europe, in an attempt to illustrate the link between man and ape.
https://www.amazon.com/Man-Region-2-Joseph-Fiennes/dp/B0088JWSZK/?tag=2022091-20
2005
(The Crusades; that world-shaping 200-year collision betwe...)
The Crusades; that world-shaping 200-year collision between Europe and the East frames the tale of a young Frenchman who discovers his destiny as a knight, then lives out what that glorious title really means.
https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heaven-Orlando-Bloom/dp/B000SW16NU/?tag=2022091-20
2005
(The Last Legion reveals the fall of Rome and the birth of...)
The Last Legion reveals the fall of Rome and the birth of King Arthur's mighty sword Excalibur. As invading hordes besiege the crumbling Roman empire, a daring general (Colin Firth), joined by a powerful wizard (Ben Kingsley) and a master warrior (Aishwarya Rai), attempts to lead one last legion of faithful soldiers to victory and glory against all odds.
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Legion-weinstein/dp/B003DRHV2W/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(Milla Jovovich is back to kill more zombies in the third ...)
Milla Jovovich is back to kill more zombies in the third chapter of the hit Resident Evil franchise! An action/horror film filled with huge special effects and edge-of-your-seat terror! Survivors of the Raccoon City catastrophe travel across the Nevada desert, hoping to make it to Alaska. Alice (Jovovich) joins the caravan and their fight against the evil Umbrella Corp.
https://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Extinction-Milla-Jovovich/dp/B00117P0HE/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(She left the land of Marks & Spencer and went to the worl...)
She left the land of Marks & Spencer and went to the world of Marx and Lenin. Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution is a feelgood comedy following one dysfunctional family's journey from 1968 West Yorkshire to 19 below freezing East Germany and back again. Mr. Ratcliffe fought for the cause, but his wife fought for their family: a teenage sex goddess, and a twelve-year-old communist spy. Will Mr. Ratcliffe throw away his party card and fall in love with his brave new wife?
https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Ratcliffes-Revolution-DVD/dp/B0010VXMTE/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(A young musician is obsessed by jealousy for his sexy gir...)
A young musician is obsessed by jealousy for his sexy girlfriend Klara. He engages a private detective to spy on Klara but this triggers an uncontrollable series of accidents, misunderstandings and traps.
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Unfaithful-Klara-Claudio-Santamaria/dp/B00S4S4KYM/?tag=2022091-20
2009
(Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical l...)
Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years.
https://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-Complete-Seasons-Collectors/dp/B07QJSGRZF/?tag=2022091-20
2011
(A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Craw...)
A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early 20th Century.
https://www.amazon.com/Downton-Abbey-Collection-Hugh-Bonneville/dp/B01DRWEO6S/?tag=2022091-20
2011
(Following Kick-Ass' heroics, other citizens are inspired ...)
Following Kick-Ass' heroics, other citizens are inspired to become masked crusaders. But Red Mist leads his own group of evil supervillains to get revenge, kill Kick-Ass and destroy everything he stands for.
https://www.amazon.com/Kick-Ass-2-Jim-Carrey/dp/B00GET77OS/?tag=2022091-20
2013
(Guy Martin joins the two-year restoration of a Spitfire t...)
Guy Martin joins the two-year restoration of a Spitfire that was buried in a French beach for decades, and tells the Boy's Own-style story of its pilot, Squadron Leader Geoffrey Stephenson.
https://www.amazon.com/Guy-Martins-Spitfire-DVD-Martin/dp/B010B6BEL6/?tag=2022091-20
2014
(Alice returns to The Hive in Raccoon City, where Umbrella...)
Alice returns to The Hive in Raccoon City, where Umbrella Corp is gathering forces for a final strike against the remaining survivors.
https://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Chapter-Milla-Jovovich/dp/B01N4N8VYE/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(Rachel Weisz stars in this spellbinding romantic thriller...)
Rachel Weisz stars in this spellbinding romantic thriller as a mysterious woman believed to have murdered the guardian of an Englishman (Sam Claflin), who falls in love with her.
https://www.amazon.com/My-Cousin-Rachel-Roger-Michell/dp/B072JL1961/?tag=2022091-20
2017
(Clara Paige is a busy European MP with a high-powered car...)
Clara Paige is a busy European MP with a high-powered career and a husband and child at home. On a trip to Paris, her ordered existence is overturned by a murder and a chance encounter.
https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Night-Charlotte-Rampling/dp/B075574WSX/?tag=2022091-20
(An operation to capture terrorists in Kenya is complicate...)
An operation to capture terrorists in Kenya is complicated when a young girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare.
https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Sky-Helen-Mirren/dp/B01GPQOZXK/?tag=2022091-20
Iain Glen was born on June 24, 1961, in Edinburgh, Scotland. His brother, Hamish, is an artistic director at the 'Belgrade Theatre' in Coventry, England.
Iain attended the 'Edinburgh Academy' and then graduated from the 'University of Aberdeen.' He then attended London’s 'Royal Academy of Dramatic Art' (RADA), where he won the 'Bancroft Gold Medal.' Iain is now an associate member of ‘RADA.’ He left the academy in 1985 and began his journey as a professional actor.
Iain began his acting career with the 1986 revival of 'Edward II,' a Renaissance period play by Christopher Marlowe. The same year, he made his TV debut as ‘Scott Adair’ in the detective series 'Taggart.' Later, he appeared in three episodes of the anthology 'Screen Two.' In 1988, Iain was seen essaying the lead role in the 'ITV' drama 'The Fear.' The series revolved around the character ‘Carl Galton,’ a young and ambitious criminal gang leader operating a protection racket in North London.
Iain made his big-screen debut in 1990, with the Rankcolor theatrical movie 'Mountains of the Moon.' The film was based on the 1857–1858 journey of real-life explorers Richard Francis Burton and John Hanning Speke to Central Africa, which eventually led to the discovery of the Nile’s source. Iain portrayed John Hanning Speke. He received the 'Evening Standard British Film Award' for the ‘Best Actor’ for his performance as Speke.
Iain then portrayed Larry Winters, a violent drug addict who was sentenced to life imprisonment for committing a murder, in the 1990 biopic 'Silent Scream.' The role earned him the 'Silver Bear' for the ‘Best Actor’ at the 40th 'Berlin International Film Festival,' and the film was dubbed as "one of Scotland's finest films" by 'Time’ magazine.
In 1990, Iain was seen as ‘Hamlet,’ the titular character of Shakespeare's play, in the comedy–drama film 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.' The film was based on Tom Stoppard's play of the same name, and the titular characters were portrayed as ‘Hamlet’s childhood friends. Iain had also played ‘Hamlet’ in a production staged at the 'Bristol Old Vic,' for which he later won the special commendation 'Ian Charleson Award.' Iain received an 'Evening Standard British Film Award' for his portrayal of ‘Willie Quinton’ in the 1990 romantic drama film 'Fools of Fortune.' He then played the central character in the 'BBC' produced TV movie 'Adam Bede.'
Iain’s next acclaimed project was the 1995 revival of Shakespeare’s play 'Henry V.' He earned the 'Evening Standard Theatre Award' nomination for the ‘Best Actor’ for his performance in the play. Iain then played ‘Biff Loman,’ the protagonist’s older son, in the 1996 TV movie adaptation of Arthur Miller’s play 'Death of a Salesman.' Iain was nominated for the 'Laurence Olivier Award' for the ‘Best Actor in a Musical’ for his portrayal of ‘Arnaud Du Thil’ in the musical 'Martin Guerre.' The play ran at the 'Prince Edward Theatre,' London, from June 21, 1996, to June 14, 1997. He starred opposite Nicole Kidman in the 1998 play 'The Blue Room' by David Hare. His performance earned him two nominations, one each for the 'Laurence Olivier Theatre Award' and the 'Drama League Award.'
Iain appeared as ‘Brother John,’ a sadistic authority of the ruthless Irish boys’ school 'St. Judes Reformatory School,' in the 2003 Irish historical drama film 'Song for a Raggy Boy.' He then portrayed ‘Alan Breck Stewart,’ a Scottish soldier and a staunch Jacobite, in the two-part 'BBC' miniseries 'Kidnapped.'
Iain played Richard Sorge, the lead role, in the 2003 Japanese film 'Spy Sorge.' His character was a real-life German journalist and Soviet military intelligence officer who had worked undercover in both ‘Nazi’ Germany and the Empire of Japan. In 2009, Iain earned a significant recurring role in the 'BBC' miniseries 'The Diary of Anne Frank.' He portrayed Otto Heinrich Frank, a German businessman who was also the only member of his family to survive the 'Holocaust.' He was the father of Anne and Margot Frank and later inherited and published Anne's manuscripts titled 'The Diary of a Young Girl,' which became the base of the miniseries.
Iain’s breakthrough role came in 2011, when he began his stint in the fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones.' He plays the character ‘Jorah Mormont’ in the series. He shared the 'Screen Actors Guild Award' nomination for ‘Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble’ with the cast of the series in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
Iain delivered a phenomenal performance in the British historical period drama series set 'Downton Abbey.' His character, ‘Richard Carlisle,’ a powerful and oppressive newspaper mogul, was introduced in the second series of the set. Iain was paired opposite Michelle Dockery, who played his fiancee, ‘Lady Mary Crawley.’ He shared the 'Screen Actors Guild Award' with the cast of the series. Iain played Alfred Roberts, father of Margaret Thatcher, in the biopic 'The Iron Lady,' which released in 2011. Following this, he appeared in several significant roles, in films such as 'Kick-Ass 2' (2003), 'The Bad Education Movie' (2015), and 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' (2016). Iain has also worked as a narrator for 'My Cousin Rachel,' 'Monsters behind the Iron Curtain, and 'Ice Age: Return of the Mammoth.'
Since 2012, Iain has appeared in recurring roles in several series. Some of his notable series are 'Prisoners' Wives,' 'Breathless,' and 'Delicious.' He currently appears in the Australian TV drama 'Cleverman.' He also appears as ‘Batman’ in the web series 'Titans.' Iain is the second non-American actor, after Christian Bale, to play the character. Iain will be seen in the upcoming films 'What About Love' and 'The Flood,' both of which are scheduled to release in 2019.
He has co-produced the 2013 TV movies ‘Jack Taylor: Priest’ and ‘Jack Taylor: The Dramatist.’
(In this cleverly inspired twist on William Shakespeare's ...)
1990(Milla Jovovich is back to kill more zombies in the third ...)
2007(The Crusades; that world-shaping 200-year collision betwe...)
2005(The true story of a single teacher's courage to stand up ...)
2003(Guy Martin joins the two-year restoration of a Spitfire t...)
2014(Rachel Weisz stars in this spellbinding romantic thriller...)
2017(An operation to capture terrorists in Kenya is complicate...)
(This hit thriller teams award winner Anna Paquin with Len...)
2002(Rachel Weisz and Susan Lynch star as two sexy vixens who ...)
2000(A woman of English extraction born in the German city of ...)
2009(Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical l...)
2011(Alice is back and forced to face off against an unstoppab...)
2004(Based on the true story of anthropologist Dian Fossey, wh...)
1988(An epic about anthropologists who hunt and capture pygmie...)
2005(Meryl Streep is Margaret Thatcher in this insightful and ...)
2011(Video game adventurer Lara Croft comes to life in a movie...)
2001(Alice returns to The Hive in Raccoon City, where Umbrella...)
2016(An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his ...)
2009(What is the deadly secret haunting the Engel's family? Yo...)
1990(In the present days, Maria Spielrein and Fraser are in Ru...)
2002(A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Craw...)
2011(A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict betw...)
1990(Harvey Keitel is John Harris, a Drug Enforcement Agent on...)
1993(The Last Legion reveals the fall of Rome and the birth of...)
2007(Clara Paige is a busy European MP with a high-powered car...)
(Two women - one American, one Irish - swap houses and alt...)
2005(Following Kick-Ass' heroics, other citizens are inspired ...)
2013(A fashion model, living in London, attends a dinner party...)
2000(She left the land of Marks & Spencer and went to the worl...)
2007(A young boy believes he can save his dying father if he c...)
2001(A young musician is obsessed by jealousy for his sexy gir...)
2009(Fermín is a doctor who falls in love of Mararia in silenc...)
1999(In the 1850's two British officers, Capt. Richard Burton ...)
1990(Mr. Wickers and his class go on one final school trip aft...)
2015
Quotations:
"You really are being quite foolish to smoke."
"As an actor, I'm familiar with having bursts of energy, where you're giving things a try, and then you have down time."
"A bicycle has transformed my experience of London."
"A big budget studio film is slower, they've got so much to create around you. Everything is more complicated."
"With a woman of sophistication, class and modesty and refinement, I become a totally tongue-tied buffoon. I can't even look her straight in the face."
"I don't crave Hollywood."
"I'm not sure I'm the sort of actor people are hugely interested in finding out an awful lot about."
"I'm too much of a big kid."
"I don't know anyone who's suffered lung cancer."
"I'm happiest when I can just be a director and watch."
"I've been aware of the work I do as an actor being directorial in feel."
"My first priority is to my wife, as hers is to me, and to our child."
"You're spoilt as an actor if you are in that small percentage that works regularly."
Iain is an associate member of ‘RADA.’
Iain Glen likes to roam naked in his house unless needed otherwise.
Physical Characteristics:
Height - 6 ft 1 in (185.5 cm)
Weight - 74 kg (163 lbs)
Hair color - blonde
Eye color - blue
Distinctive Features - sparkling blue eyes, deep voice
Iain Glen has married two times. His first wife is Susannah Harker, with whom he has been for the period between 1993 and 2004. They have a son together out of their marriage. But things did not go as planned for them and the two got a divorce. Lately, Glen got married again, this time to actress Charlotte Emmerson, and their marriage together spawned two daughters.