Robert Carlyle Net Worth

What is Robert Carlyle's Net Worth and Salary?

Robert Carlyle is a celebrated Scottish actor with a net worth of $5 million. He has been acclaimed for his memorable roles in iconic films like "Trainspotting," "The Full Monty," "Angela's Ashes," and "28 Weeks Later." Carlyle has also made his mark on television with roles in series such as "Hamish Macbeth," "Stargate Universe," "Once Upon a Time," and "Human Trafficking." In 2015, he showcased his versatility by making his directorial debut with "The Legend of Barney Thomson."

Early Life

Robert Carlyle was born on April 14, 1961, in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland, to Joseph, a painter and decorator, and Elizabeth, a bus company worker. After his mother left when he was four, Carlyle was raised by his father. He left school at 16 and worked for his father before attending night classes at Cardonald College. At 21, he got involved with the Glasgow Arts Centre and later graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Career Beginnings

In the early 90s, Carlyle, along with Alexander Morton, founded the Glasgow-based theater company Raindog. Their first production was "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," directed by Carlyle and starring Morton. The success of this production led to another successful production, "Macbeth," with Morton in a starring role.

Film Career in the 90s

Carlyle made his feature film debut in the 1990 biographical crime drama "Silent Scream." A year later, he landed his first leading role in Ken Loach's "Riff-Raff" as an ex-convict-turned-builder. Following roles in "Being Human" and "Priest," Carlyle achieved international fame in Danny Boyle's "Trainspotting" as the violent heroin addict Francis Begbie. The same year, he was lauded for his role in Ken Loach's "Carla's Song." In 1997, Carlyle's performance in "The Full Monty" earned him a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He also starred in the crime drama "Face." The decade ended with notable roles in "Plunkett & Macleane," "Ravenous," "The World is Not Enough," and "Angela's Ashes."

Further Film Career

In 2000, Carlyle reunited with Danny Boyle for "The Beach" and starred alongside Ray Winstone in "There's Only One Jimmy Grimble." He went on to appear in films such as "To End All Wars," "The 51^st State," "Once Upon a Time in the Midlands," "Black and White," "Dead Fish," and "The Mighty Celt." In 2005, Carlyle starred with Marisa Tomei in "Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School." He next played a sorcerer in "Eragon" and later starred in "28 Weeks Later" and "Flood."

In 2008, Carlyle starred in "Stone of Destiny," "Summer," and "I Know You Know." He then led the thriller "The Tournament" and drama "California Solo." By 2015, he made his directorial debut with "The Legend of Barney Thomson." His other credits include reprising his role as Begbie in "T2 Trainspotting" and playing John Lennon in "Yesterday."

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Television Career

Carlyle's television debut came in 1990 with an episode of "Taggart." He appeared in "The Bill," "Screenplay," and "99-1." In 1994, he played the murderer Albie Kinsella in "Cracker." From 1995 to 1998, Carlyle starred as the titular Highland policeman in "Hamish Macbeth." He also starred in the miniseries "Looking After Jo Jo."

In 2003, Carlyle portrayed Adolf Hitler in "Hitler: The Rise of Evil," earning critical praise. The following year, he played King James I in "Gunpowder, Treason & Plot." Carlyle earned an Emmy nomination for his role in "Human Trafficking" and starred in "Class of '76" and "Born Equal." In "The Last Enemy," he acted alongside Benedict Cumberbatch. Carlyle's performances in "24: Redemption" and "The Unloved" were also well-received. From 2009 to 2011, he starred as Dr. Nicholas Rush in "Stargate Universe" and later as Rumplestiltskin in "Once Upon a Time" from 2011 to 2018. His latest roles include "The War of the Worlds" miniseries and the drama series "COBRA," where he plays the British Prime Minister.

Other Media

In 2009, Carlyle starred in a long-form commercial for Johnnie Walker Scotch. He also voiced Gabriel Belmont in the reboot of the "Castlevania" video game series.