Brian McCardie

Brian McCardie (born 22 January 1965) is a Scottish actor from Glasgow. He is best known for his work on Rob Roy. McCardie began acting in amateur dramatics in Motherwell. He then attended Rose Bruford College (1984 - 1987). On graduating from drama school his career focussed on stage and television roles; making appearances in shows such as Taggart and Murder Most Horrid. It was McCardie's portrayal of Alisdair McGregor in the film Rob Roy (1995... more

Brian McCardie (born 22 January 1965) is a Scottish actor from Glasgow. He is best known for his work on Rob Roy. McCardie began acting in amateur dramatics in Motherwell. He then attended Rose Bruford College (1984 - 1987). On graduating from drama school his career focussed on stage and television roles; making appearances in shows such as Taggart and Murder Most Horrid. It was McCardie's portrayal of Alisdair McGregor in the film Rob Roy (1995) that brought him to wider public attention in Britain and the States. McCardie continues to work in film and television. Recent work of note includes Murphy's Law and Lilies (BBC Northern Ireland) and the BAFTA nominated Low Winter Sun (Channel 4, Tiger Aspect). less