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Stephen McCole

b. 2000

Scottish actor

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About Stephen McCole

Born 2000. Stephen McCole is a British comedian, film actor, television actor and actor.

Stephen McCole is a Scottish actor. He is known for starring in the dark comedy series High Times, the American comedy Rushmore, and for his former role in BBC Scotland soap opera River City.

Career In his best known role, High Times, McCole portrays Rab, an unemployed stoner who lives with his best friend in a bleak high-rise flat in Glasgow. The series, which received the 2004 BAFTA Scotland Best Drama Award, also features McCole's older brother, Paul. McCole credits the realism of his role to growing up in similar surroundings in Glasgow's Castlemilk housing estate.

McCole also starred in the 2008 adventure comedy Stone of Destiny. He has appeared in The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998), The Acid House (1998), Postmortem (1998), Rushmore (1998) and the 2003 BBC One miniseries The Key. In 2005, he directed the short comedy film Electric Blues, written by his brother.

From 2014, he became part of the main cast of BBC Scotland soap opera River City, playing the role of Alan Lindsay, and left in 2015.

Filmography

Television Stanley Toal 2 episodes 2007 Kitchen PolicemanTelevision film 2004–2008 High Times Rab12 episodes 2003–2008 Taggart Eddie Calder

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Born
2000, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephen McCole?

Scottish actor

When was Stephen McCole born?

Stephen McCole was born in 2000 in Scotland.

What is Stephen McCole's occupation?

Stephen McCole is a comedian, film actor, television actor and actor.

What nationality is Stephen McCole?

Stephen McCole is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephen McCole

· Wikidata: Q1636121

· DBpedia: Stephen McCole

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