Alasdair Gray
Known for exceptional writing in global cinema.
Profession
Writing
Birthday
26 Dec 1934
Age
92 Years
Born In
Riddrie, Glasgow, Scotland
Total Projects
5
Years Active
32 Yrs
Avg Rating
8.9 ★
Overview
Alasdair Gray was a distinguished Scottish novelist and artist, renowned for his groundbreaking works like Lanark and Poor Things. Initially a muralist and painter, he shifted to writing, crafting novels blending realism, fantasy, and satire that earned Guardian and Whitbread Awards. His legacy peaked with Poor Things, adapted into an Oscar-nominated film by Yorgos Lanthimos, who received Gray’s approval after...
Known For
Filmography
movie
The Amber Light
The Amber Light
movie
Alasdair Gray: A Life in Progress
Alasdair Gray: A Life in Progress
as Himself
movie
The Bedfords
The Bedfords
as Father in Law
movie
Fishmonger Scales and Other Red Herrings
Fishmonger Scales and Other Red Herrings
as Voiceover
movie
The Story of a Recluse
The Story of a Recluse
as Author