Acting

Billy McElhaney

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Known For

The Winter GuestThe Winter Guest · 1997
The Winter Guest
★ 6.51997
MovieDrama
It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house to reconnect with her daughter and grandson, Alex. Meanwhile, old women Chloe and Lily go to a funeral, youngsters Sam and Tom cut class, and Alex gets a crush on tomboy Nita.
Comfort and JoyComfort and Joy · 1984
Comfort and Joy
★ 6.61984
MovieComedy
Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors. This leads him into the struggle between two Italian families over the icecream market of Glasgow.
Heavenly PursuitsHeavenly Pursuits · 1986
Heavenly Pursuits
★ 7.21986
MovieComedyDrama
Vic Mathews teaches a remedial class at the Blessed Edith Semple School in Scotland. Some at the school are trying to discover the two more miracles that would promote the late Edith Semple to sainthood; Mathews, a non-believer, wishes the school would concentrate on teaching the children. He becomes confused, however, when he is involved in possibly miraculous events himself! Written by George S. Davis
The Acid HouseThe Acid House · 1998
The Acid House
★ 6.21998
MovieComedyDrama
A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories. Combining a vicious sense of humor with hard-talking drama, the film reaches into the hearts and minds of the chemical generation, casting a dark and unholy light into the hidden corners of the human psyche.
Shoot for the SunShoot for the Sun · 1987
Shoot for the Sun
★ 7.01987
MovieDramaCrime
Set in the bleak backdrop of Edinburgh a low level drug dealer strives for making a living and surviving the natural elements of such an environment day to day.
The RiveterThe Riveter · 1988
The Riveter
1988
MovieDrama
An out of work father is under pressure from social workers and his criminal friends.
Biting the HandsBiting the Hands · 1989
Biting the Hands
1989
MovieComedyTV Movie
Linda and Gail are Hell's Belles - an alternative comedy double act. When success begins to beckon, they must decide whether to change their act or keep doing what they believe in. Are their principles justified - or are they just 'biting the hands' that feed them?
And the Cow Jumped Over the MoonAnd the Cow Jumped Over the Moon · 1991
And the Cow Jumped Over the Moon
1991
MovieDramaTV Movie
In the women's cancer ward of a large Glaswegian hospital, a group of patients share their hopes and dreams for the future

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The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarThe Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star · 1998
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
★ 5.81998
SeriesComedy
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is a British comedy series, which aired on Channel 4 in 1998. It was a six-part satirical take on the music industry, written by Skins creator Bryan Elsley. The plot centered around a young Glaswegian band - Jocks Wa Hey - as they struggle to find success. The series won the 'Best Drama Serial' award at the 1999 RTS Television Awards and, that same year, writer Bryan Esley was nominated in the RTS 'Best Writer' category for the series. It was remade as My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star, a short-lived American/Canadian series that starred Oliver Hudson and was made for the now defunct The WB Television Network.

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