Robert Carlyle

From left, Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle in a scene from the 1996 film "Trainspotting." The Scottish actor was inspired to pursue acting after reading Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible."

Robert Carlyle arrives with producers who won the "Outstanding British Film" award for the film "East is East" at the BAFTA Awards in London on April 9, 2000. Carlyle has also appeared in films such as "The Full Monty" and "The World Is Not Enough."

Robert Carlyle stars in the 2000 film "Angela's Ashes." In 1991, Carlyle and four friends created the Raindog theater company, named after Tom Waits' album "Rain Dog," one of Carlyle's favorites.

Robert Carlyle attends a photocall for "Once Upon a Time in the Midlands" at the 55th International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2002. Carlyle is perhaps best remembered for his role in The Full Monty, as the leader of a group of men who perform stripteases to earn their living.

Robert Carlyle holds his daughter, Ava, while shoe shopping in New York on May 15, 2003. He and wife Anastasia Shirley have three children.

Sean Astin, left, and Robert Carlyle attend the press conference for "Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School" at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Jan. 24, 2005. Carlyle is a member of the Order of the British Empire.

Robert Carlyle poses for portraits during the 2005 Sundance Film Festival Jan. 24, 2005 in Park City, Utah.

Robert Carlyle and wife Anastasia Shirley arrive for the premiere of "The Mighty Celt" at the 55th annual Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 15, 2005. The couple has three children -- Ava, born in 2002, Harvey, born in 2004, and Pearce Joseph, born in 2006.

Robert Carlyle arrives at the 2006 Pioneer British Academy Television Awards in London on May 7, 2006. Carlyle received a 2006 Emmy nomination for his role in the Lifetime movie "Human Trafficking."