The eldest of three sisters, shirley henderson was born into a workingclass family in the village of kincardine in fife, scotland. As a teenager she sang locally and performed in school drama clubs. Shirley henderson webchat your questions answered on trainspotting, moaning myrtle and singing dylan the scottish star, who is currently in girl from the north country, talked about harry potter, curries with shane meadows and finding a sweet agony in her characters. Jonny lee miller, who does a sly sean connery imitation borrowed from welshs book, and the serenely vacant, goggleeyed spud ewen bremner, who originated the renton role on stage. The film was directed by danny boyle and written by john hodge, based on characters created by irvine welsh in his 1993 novel trainspotting and its 2002 followup porno. Trainspotting 1996 115 of 144 shirley henderson in trainspotting 1996. Pauline lynch chose anonymity over stardom after trainspotting. Jan 29, 2018 shirley henderson webchat your questions answered on trainspotting, moaning myrtle and singing dylan. The main character renton is played by ewan mcgregor. The scottish star, who is currently in girl from the north country, talked about harry.
Set in nottinghamshire, dek proposes to his girlfriend shirley shirley henderson on tv. The young scottish heroin addicts hurtling through trainspotting commit. Her film roles include gail in trainspotting 1996, jude in the three bridget jones films 20010416, and moaning myrtle in harry potter and the chamber of secret. Trainspotting 1996, costarring carlyle, peter mullan, and kelly macdonald. Shirley henderson on bridget jones, harry potter, and reuniting with. Feel as if each actor was perfectly cast in their role. T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedydrama film, set in and around edinburgh. Shirley henderson stars in mackenzie crooks worzel. Shirley henderson shirley henderson born 24 november 1965 is a scottish actress. His work is characterised by a raw scots dialect and brutal depiction of edinburgh life. Sep 09, 2002 shirley henderson, britains least likely movie star, talks to brian logan brian logan mon 9 sep 2002 05. Starring ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, robert carlyle, steven robertson, shirley henderson. Twenty years after the events of trainspotting, the now clean mark renton ewan mcgregor returns to scotland for the first time.
Image is loading shirley henderson hand signed 8x10 photo, autograph, harry potter, trainspotting. Shirley henderson and james mcavoy at the premiere of filth, the 20 british black comedy crime film written and directed by jon s. Her first break came when she watched a singer on the opportunity knocks 1956 tv talent program and decided she could do as well. It was quite the jolt going from misspent youth to middleaged aches and pains so fast.
Shirley henderson, and irvine welshwho also wrote the books the original and its sequel are based onreturning to reprise their roles. Shirley henderson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The 52yearold scottish phenom first caught the attention of the movie industry for her acting in the 1996 cult classic flick trainspotting. Shirley henderson born 24 november 1965 is a scottish actress.
Alec guinness has been succeeded in two of his roles by actors from trainspotting 1996. Shirley henderson made an unforgettable impression on filmgoers with her early role in trainspotting as spuds girlfriend, whose family breakfast is memorably. Shirley henderson actually had lost her voice for a few weeks prior to filming due to an ulcer. I was born in 1996 when they film came out, so obviously i havent got the fog of nostalgia playing with my mind. Trainspotting classics movie tickets and showtimes near. Image not available photos not available for this variation. Shirley henderson was born on november 24, 1965 in scotland. Twenty years after the events of trainspotting, the now clean mark renton ewan mcgregor returns to scotland.
Ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, robert carlyle, kelly macdonald, peter mullan, shirley henderson, james cosmo, irvine welsh seen on. Her film roles include gail in trainspotting 1996, jude in the three bridget jones films 2001, and moaning myrtle in harry potter and the chamber of secrets 2002 and harry potter and the goblet of fire 2005. Scottish actress who had her breakout role in the 1996 cult classic film trainspotting and appeared in in 2006. Buy trainspotting movie tickets and get showtimes at regal theatres, on the regal mobile app or online. Shirley henderson webchat your questions answered on. Club has never had the pleasure of sitting down with shirley henderson, probably best known for starring in trainspotting, the three. And mark renton ewan mcgregor, the acidly attractive hero of trainspotting, drifts into the druggy oblivion that this film depicts with such deadon, calculating ingenuity. This trainspotting bluray contest, giveaway, sweepstakes illustrates trainspotting s release. Shirley henderson made an unforgettable impression on filmgoers with her early role in trainspotting as spuds girlfriend, whose family breakfast is memorably ruined by splatter from the previous nights bedsheets. Trainspotting 1996 114 of 144 shirley henderson in trainspotting 1996. Trainspotting film wiki is a fandom movies community. The cast also includes kelly macdonald as diane coulston, shirley henderson as gail houston and irvine welsh as mikey forrester.
All the boys were quite naughty and were drinking, so i was drinking. Shirley henderson, eileen nicholas, danny boyle, trainspotting aus train. Which is why shes living in biggar and writing books instead of setting the. I think i was actually hungover by the time i did the scene. Nov 17, 2018 great, but this only highlights the biggest shortcoming of its belated sequel t2 trainspotting 2017, which made exactly the same mistake. She is played by shirley henderson trainspotting edit.
She appeared in the mid1990s scottish police comedydrama series hamish macbeth, opposite robert. Shirley henderson stars in mackenzie crooks worzel gummidge. Trainspotting is an extraordinarily well crafted film in terms of the various elements of film technique lighting, sound, acting, screenplay, dialogue, color, composition, camera and editing. Shirley henderson was the eldest of three sisters born into a workingclass family in the village of kincardine in fife, scotland. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.
Ewan mcgregor read books about crack and heroin to prepare for the role. Henderson, shirley, 1965 cosmo, james, nedyalkova, anjela. Shauna macdonald who is great in everything she appears in loved her in the descent and in nails to name but two, and, of course, the incomparable kathy bates american horror story, misery she never puts a foot wrong in my book. Eighteen years later, we revisit the trainspotting cast and see what theyre. Shirley henderson is a scottish actress who most often appears in british characterdriven dramas, yet has been most widelyseen as moaning myrtle in the harry potter films 2002s harry potter. Based on the books porno and trainspotting by irvine welsh. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys womens history month starmeter awards san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Her first break came when she watched a singer on the opportunity knocks 1956 tv talent program and decided she could do. Gail was originally supposed to have more lines, but was unable to perform them. Shirley henderson s career started in the boxing ring, and shes never ducked an acting challenge since. Before purchase any dvd, first check the shirley henderson movies list.
Pauline in trainspotting with shirley henderson, who went on to a. However, it was her relationship status that always made the headlines. Renton and his mates cope with the gritty realities of heroin addiction. Shirley henderson webchat your questions answered on trainspotting, moaning myrtle and singing dylan.
They were dealing with issues such as drug addiction, lack of jobs. This inventive pic, set among a group of selfdestructive nohopers and junkies in edinburghs. Among her nonwho roles, she appeared as moaning myrtle in several of the harry potter films, including harry potter and the goblet of fire which also featured david tennant. Her film roles include gail in trainspotting 1996, jude in the three bridget jones films. See the cast of trainspotting then and now screencrush. Its a cinematic crime to have kelly macdonald and shirley henderson in your movie but give them little to no material.
Jul 09, 2010 shirley henderson, 44, is a scottish actress who played jude in bridget joness diary, moaning myrtle in the harry potter film series and appeared in danny boyles trainspotting. Spud puts together his book of memoirs and mends his relationship with. Jan 23, 2017 shirley henderson gail houston poor old gail ends up covered in her boyfriend spuds faeces and vomit in one of trainspottings more memorable scenes. Trainspotting scabrous, brutal and hip, trainspotting is a clockwork orange for the 90s. She played moaning myrtle in the film adaptations of harry potter and the chamber of secrets and harry potter and the goblet of fire. Shirley henderson was born in 1965 in the village of kincardine, fife, in scotland. Shirley henderson gail houston trainspotting, then. She often appears in british characterdriven dramas, yet has been most widelyseen as moaning myrtle in the harry potter films 2002s harry potter and the chamber of secrets and 2005s harry potter and the goblet of fire. Shirley henderson gail houston poor old gail ends up covered in her boyfriend spuds faeces and vomit in one of trainspottings more memorable scenes.
For brits of a certain age, the first trainspotting movie defines the summer of 1996. Trainspotting is just a very honest and wellmade film about the nature of addiction, and it doesnt pull any punches when it is time to show the alternating pleasure and pain of substance abuse. That doesnt make it everybodys cup of tea so unsuspecting. Aug 21, 2020 based on irvine walshs novel, trainspotting melds grit with poetry, resulting in a film of harsh truths and stunning grace.
Shirley henderson born november 24, 1965, british actress. Along with an incredible soundtrack the cd was a massive hit, as was the film itself the tale of heroin addicts struggling to survive and thrive in edinburgh unlikely heroes if ever there were any influenced an entire generation. Welcome to good books, an online bookseller based in n. Halfblood prince, although the character of myrtle does appear in the book. Id been in the pub for hours with various people who werent filming scenes, and shirley henderson who played gail said, you might want to stop drinking.
Her film roles include gail in trainspotting 1996, jude in the three bridget jones films 2001, and moaning myrtle in harry potter and the chamber of secrets 2002 and harry potter and the. His 1993 novel trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. But when renton gets clean, he cant get away from his friends nasty habits. She appeared in the mid1990s scottish police comedydrama series hamish macbeth, opposite robert carlyle. And mark renton ewan mcgregor, the acidly attractive hero of trainspotting, drifts into the druggy oblivion that this film depicts with such deadon. T2 was released in the united kingdom on 27 january 2017, and worldwide throughout february and march 2017. Start your free onemonth trial to unlock this article. She is played by shirley henderson trainspotting edit edit source she is spuds previous girlfriend. Shirley henderson from wonderland appears, as well as robert carlyle from gunpowder, treason, and plot, making this movie a twodegreesofkevinbacon guy fawkes night movie.
T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedydrama film, set in and around edinburgh, scotland. I am also going to add shirley jackson a unique talent in the art of writing scary horror. Trainspotting classics movie tickets and showtimes near me. Top 10 great shirley henderson movies and tv shows cool. Shirley henderson, britains least likely movie star film. Welcome to good books, an online bookseller based in new zealand.
Jan 29, 2018 shirley henderson made an unforgettable impression on filmgoers with her early role in trainspotting as spuds girlfriend, whose family breakfast is memorably ruined by splatter from the. Every time you buy a book through them, 100% of the retail profit goes directly to fund projects in partnership with oxfam. Once upon a time in the midlands wikipedia wilbur wants to kill himself is a 2002 danishscottish drama film directed by lone scherfig and starring jamie sives, adrian rawlins, shirley henderson, lisa mckinlay, mads mikkelsen, and julia davis. She tells ryan gilbey about the night she took her promiscuous character to the disco. Ive also read the book, but find the film easier to follow as it has cut the. The film channel here in japan likes to show things in sequence, so it was that i spent a recent winters evening getting a shot of pure 90s nostalgia right into the vein from reminiscing over trainspotting, followed by the headthumping, murky grey comedown of t2 trainspotting. Discover movie trailers and view upcoming movies at stop by a regal theater near you today.
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