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Encyclopedia > Ewen Bremner
Ewen Bremner
Born January 23, 1972 (1972-01-23) (age 35)
Flag of Scotland Edinburgh, Scotland
Years active 1993-present

Ewen Bremner (b. 23 January 1972 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a Scottish actor. A son of two art teachers, 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. Before you can upload images you will need to register an account Only use this if you hold the copyright on the image. ... is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... Edinburgh viewed from Arthurs Seat. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Edinburgh viewed from Arthurs Seat. ... This article is about the country. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... An Avalanche of Absurdities! A Tidal Wave of Tip-Top Tomfoolery! A Hurricane of Howlingly Hilarious High-Jinx and Non-Stop Nutty Nonsense from our Big Bungling Battalion of Boisterous Buffoons! Weve Amassed a Magnificent Myriad of Magical Marvelous Mirth Makers, those Matchless Motley-Mugged Merry Masters of Mad...


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. Danny Boyle (born 20 October 1956) is an English director and film producer, best known for his work on films such as Trainspotting and 28 Days Later. ... Movie poster for Trainspotting Trainspotting is a 1996 black comedy film directed by Danny Boyle based on the novel Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh about a group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh and their passage through life. ... Irvine Welsh (born Leith, Edinburgh, September 27, 1958) is an acclaimed contemporary Scottish novelist, most famous for his novel Trainspotting. ... Trainspotting is the first novel by Scottish writer Irvine Welsh. ... Guy Ritchie (born 10th September 1968 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire[1]) is an English writer-director. ... Snatch is a 2000 film by British writer-director Guy Ritchie. ... Vincent Peter Jones (born 5 January 1965) is an English-born ex-footballer (and former captain of the Wales national football team). ...


In the 1995 stage version of Trainspotting Bremner played the lead role of Renton, the role played by Ewan McGregor in the film. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Ewan Gordon McGregor (born March 31, 1971) (IPA pronunciation: [1]) is a Scottish actor who has had significant success in mainstream, indie and art house films. ...


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. Blockbuster, as applied to film or theater, denotes a very popular and/or successful production. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Black Hawk Down is a 2001 film by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden. ...


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. Image:Helen duke. ... James VI and I King of England, Scotland and Ireland James VI of Scotland and I of England (Charles James) (19 June 1566–27 March 1625) was a King who ruled over England, Scotland and Ireland, and was the first Sovereign to reign in the three realms simultaneously. ... SCI FI (originally Sci-Fi Channel, sometimes rendered SCI FI Channel when part of a longer phrase) is an American cable television channel, launched on September 24, 1992, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal programming. ... The Lost Room is an American science fiction television miniseries that aired on the Sci Fi Channel. ...


Selected filmography

Death at a Funeral is a 2007 black comedy film directed by Frank Oz and written by Dean Craig. ... The Lost Room is an American science fiction television miniseries that aired on the Sci Fi Channel. ... SCI FI (originally Sci-Fi Channel, sometimes rendered SCI FI Channel when part of a longer phrase) is an American cable television channel, launched on September 24, 1992, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal programming. ... // Please note that following the tradition of the English language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the United States and Canada in 2006; because they may have made most of their income in a later year, they may not be the top-grossing... Hallam Foe is a 2007 drama film directed by David Mackenzie and based on a novel written by Peter Jinks. ... Image:Helen duke. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article contains a few misspellings and requires minor cleanup. ... This is a list of film-related events in 2005. ... Alien vs. ... The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. ... Around the World in Eighty Days (French: Le tour du monde en quatre-vingt jours) is a classic adventure novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1872. ... The Rundown (also known as Welcome to the Jungle) is an action film starring The Rock and Seann William Scott about a bounty hunter/enforcer/aspiring chef named Beck who must head for the Amazon Rainforest to capture someone. ... The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. ... 16 Years of Alcohol is a 2003 drama film written and directed by Richard Jobson. ... Black Hawk Down is a 2001 film by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden. ... For the 1968 science-fiction film and novel, see 2001: A Space Odyssey The year 2001 in film involved some significant events. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Snatch is a 2000 film by British writer-director Guy Ritchie. ... This is a list of film-related events in 2000. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Julien Donkey-Boy (1999) is the sixth film to be made under the self-imposed rules of the Dogme 95 manifesto. ... The year 1999 in film involved some significant events. ... The Acid House is a 1994 novel by Irvine Welsh, later made into a film. ... // February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with William Brodie. ... “Telefilm” redirects here. ... The year 1997 in film involved some significant events. ... Trainspotting is a 1996 Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning cult classic film directed by Danny Boyle based on the novel Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh. ... The year 1996 in film involved some significant events. ... Skin is an 11-minute short film starring Ewen Bremner and Marcia Rose and directed by Vincent OConnell. ... The year 1995 in film involved some significant events. ... Judge Dredd is a 1995 action film based on the Judge Dredd strip in the British comic 2000 AD. Certain elements of the film were altered from the comic series, but it still did not find wide mainstream appeal. ... Naked Naked (1993) is a British film directed by Mike Leigh. ... The year 1993 in film involved many significant films. ...

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Ewen Bremner Interview (759 words)
Ewen Bremner, who plays the hapless, dimwitted Spud in Trainspotting, the film that has taken the U.K. by storm, took time out recently to chat with Street.
Bremner, mild-mannered and softly-spoken, comes across not unlike the character he plays in the film: quiet and shy, but like an old mate you've known for years.
Trainspotting is the second highest-grossing British film of all time and, although it's clear that fame hasn't gone to Ewen Bremner's head, after a taxing schedule of interviews and promotional work, he's not exactly sure what has.
Guardian Unlimited Film | Close Up | Ewen Bremner of Trainspotting fame emerges as an unlikely hero (549 words)
Bremner reluctantly ditched his native Edinburgh accent to play a naïve town planner in a small Welsh seaside town.
Earlier, Bremner had played Renton in the stage play of Irving Welsh's novel and, though Ewan McGregor won the lead in the film, Bremner had impressed enough on stage to win a part.
Bremner was first spotted at 17 when a theatre workshop play he appeared in transferred to the Royal Court in London.
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