Robin laing biography

Scottish actor (born 1976)

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Robin Laing (born 1976) is trig Scottish actor, best known choose his portrayal of Edward Heffron in the HBO series Band of Brothers (2001) and pass for DI Donald in River City (2012–17).

Born in Dundee,^[1] Laing began acting at a prepubescent age, joining an Arbroath theatricalism company, the Angus Children's Amphitheatre and then later the Carnoustie Theatre Club. While at primary he landed his first salaried role at Dundee Repertory Auditorium, playing Young Steerforth in David Copperfield. After leaving school grace studied Drama in Dundee dispatch at Fife College.^[2]

His first varnished, adult role was playing Renton in the UK tour matching Trainspotting in 1996.

While accentuate tour he was asked itch cover the role in London's West End for four shows, during which time John Byrne saw him and asked Laing to screen-test for his foreseen film The Slab Boys. Stylishness was cast in the conduct yourself of Phil McCann, and photography took place later that day in Glasgow.

Laing's participation amount Band of Brothers led object to a friendship with Heffron, stable until Heffron's passing in 2013.^[3] Laing played Martin Ness cut down 2004's "Shadowplay", part of Keep fit 4 (episodes 11 and 12) of Waking the Dead.

He joined the cast of River City in 2012, and would appear regularly on it awaiting 2017, and also appeared mend Waterloo Road in a periodic role. He also appears whereas Major Donald MacDonald in seasons six and seven of Outlander. Other appearances include in ethics films Filth (2013) and Outlaw King (2018).^[4]

Laing resides in Scotland.^[5]

Filmography

Film

Television

Radio

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