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Iain Glen Biography

Birth Place:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Became an actor only when his university friends coerced him into joining the drama society
Attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts along with Ralph Fiennes
At the Royal Academy he earned their coveted Bancroft Gold Medal
Made his film debut in Gorillas in the Mist (1988)
Also musically gifted, he took the lead in the musical Martin Guerre opposite Nicole Kidman
Plays the piano and the guitar

2019Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1990Berlin Film Festival-Silver Bear for Best Actor: winner