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My Take
Gary Lewis is the kind of actor I instinctively trust. Coming out of Glasgow's working-class Easterhouse, he carries a lived-in weight that no drama school can teach, which is exactly why his stubborn father in Billy Elliot lands so hard. Across Gangs of New York, Joyeux Noel, Outlander and Vigil, he rarely chases the lead, preferring roles that quietly hold a story together. That craftsman's temperament, content to be the load-bearing beam rather than the chandelier, is precisely what makes him so dependable, and I think it explains his long, steady career far better than fame ever could.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gary Lewis
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲイリー・ルイス
- Reading
- げいりー・るいす
- Born
- November 30, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Easterhouse, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / performing artist / stage actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gary Lewis born?
Born November 30, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Gary Lewis from?
Gary Lewis is from Easterhouse, United Kingdom.
What does Gary Lewis do?
Gary Lewis works as film actor, performing artist, stage actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.