Iain Connell

Scottish comedian and actor

Iain Connell
PseudonymMr Sharp Sand
Birth nameIain Connell
Born (1976-08-10) 10 August 1976 (age 47)
Glasgow, Scotland
NationalityScottish
Years active1997–present
Notable works and roles
  • Legit
  • Empty
  • Burnistoun
  • The Scotts

Iain Connell (born 10 August 1976) is a Scottish comedian and actor known for his work alongside fellow comedian Robert Florence. His acting credits include Legit, Rab C. Nesbitt and most notably Burnistoun.

He has written for many successful Scottish comedies such as Legit,[1] Empty and, along with Robert Florence, Burnistoun.[1] He has released songs on Spotify under the name Iain Connell and regularly posts on his social media.[2]

TV work

  • Burnistoun as Various (also wrote)
  • Rab C. Nesbitt as Gordon Conway
  • Empty as Husband (also wrote)
  • Legit as Wendall (also wrote)
  • The Scotts as Henry Scott (also wrote)[1]

Writing

  • Chewin' The Fat (Hogmanay Special 2000)
  • Revolver (TV Series)
  • Legit (TV Series)
  • Empty (TV Series)
  • Burnistoun (co-wrote with Robert Florence)
  • The Sunny (TV Pilot)

References

  1. ^ a b c Susan Swarbrick (4 September 2021). "The Scotts: Burnistoun stars Robert Florence and Iain Connell on their new comedy series". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Iain Connell". IMDb.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.

External links

  • "Interview: Robert Florence and Iain Connell". The Scotsman. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2013.