Gary Lewis, a familiar face on our televisions known for his roles in Outlander and Vigil, has been spotted working on his latest acting endeavour. The 66 year old actor, also recognised for his parts in films like Billy Elliot and Gangs of New York, was seen filming scenes in Cornwall in early November.
On Monday (November 11), Gary was sighted alongside Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, shooting aboard a boat in Newquay. It’s speculated that the trio were filming for an upcoming British TV series on Apple+, named Down Cemetery Road.
Production for this project kicked off earlier this year. While Emma and Ruth are slated to play the lead roles in the series, it remains unconfirmed whether Gary is part of the cast. However, locals have reported seeing him shooting scenes in Cornwall.
Hailing from Easterhouse, Glasgow, Gary embarked on his acting career at the age of 32 after earning a social science degree from Glasgow College of Technology. He became a regular in Ken Loach films after meeting fellow Scot Peter Mullan and landed a role in Peter’s film Orphans, reports Cornwall Live.
This led to Gary clinching the Best Actor Award at the Gijon International Film Festival in 1998.
Gary became a household name in 2000 when he was cast as Jackie Elliot in the blockbuster Billy Elliot. He went on to star in films such as Gangs of New York, Joyeux Noel and Eragon.
From 2014 to 2016, he featured in Outlander, gaining recognition for his portrayal of Colum MacKenzie. His character met his end in the second season finale. Since then, he has appeared in Channel 4’s It’s a Sin, My Son and BBC drama Vigil.
In 2018, Glasgow Caledonian University acknowledged Gary’s exceptional acting skills by awarding him an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters for his contributions to the TV and film industry.
Off-screen, Gary, whose real name is Gary Stevenson, prefers to keep his personal life private, with little known about his family. Whether the actor is married remains a mystery, as he has never publicly shared this information since rising to fame.