Gerard james butler was born in paisley, scotland, to margaret and edward butler. The film was directed and written by chris sanders and dean deblois and stars jay baruchel, america ferrera, jonah hill, gerard butler, christopher mintzplasse, and craig ferguson. Yet he can walk down the street unrecognised in his native scotland. Gerard butler, in full gerard james butler, born november, 1969, glasgow, scotland, scottish actor, distinguished by his rugged masculinity and charm, who often appeared as largerthanlife literary and historical figures butler grew up in paisley, scotland, where. Gerard butler, 50, looked overjoyed when he was spotted leaving a popular. To prepare for this role, gerard butler went through some of the most physically demanding training of any actor in recent memory to look like the true king of sparta. But in this memoir of the mid1960s, set during his.
Latest headlines world news you mag event books mail shop. Gerard butler, from paisley obscurity to hollywood fame film the. How to train your dragon film how to train your dragon. The onagain couple were spotted meeting up with friends on saturday. Gerard butler goes for a bike ride in london gerard. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The urban classic comingofage story about sex, drugs, and basketball. A railfan, rail buff, or train buff american english, railway enthusiast or railway buff australianbritish english, trainspotter, ferroequinologist, or anorak british english, usually derogatory is a person interested, recreationally, in rail transport. Brace yourself, america, for irvine welshs trainspottingthe novel and the film that became the cult sensations of britain. New little engine, and the original books from the railway series went outofprint. Learn about gerard butlers background by reading his biography.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Net has interviews, news, pictures, movie information, fan club, films, multimedia, games, and more. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. From spotting toothless flying across the dreamworks logo, to the awesome series of books that started it all. We also sold another skip full of railway books for 20p each to tyseley steam museum. Immediately see whether youve seen something before. Aaron and abe try to create a device to counter the effects of gravity, however accidentally they create a time machine. Mar 25, 2010 gerard butler used his natural accent to play a viking dad in the dreamworks animated movie.
Its orginal and inspiring and i never get sick of watching it. Gerard butler lights up with big laughs and smiles during lunch date. Sep 09, 20 a little larger than most so not the best for line side use, but in my opinion one of the nicest of all the books, with lovely photos of each locounit with the numbers underneath. Trainspotting soundtrack tracklist film soundtracks. Drinking problem weirdly obsessive gerard butler fans. In 2000, he starred as dracula in the horror film dracula 2000 with christopher plummer and jonny lee miller. Remember the kids called the tall signals on the lower level the clangers they bounced up and down on being droped. How to look like gerard butler in the movie 300 nerd fitness. The 46yearold actor has been seen out and about in. Macgregors character renton in the stage adaptation of the movie trainspotting. Trainspotting is the novel that first launched irvine welshs spectacular careeran authentic, unrelenting, and strangely exhilarating episodic group portrait of blasted lives. Used to go to tamworth armed with a few soggy tomato sandwichs and a bottle of masons pop.
Gerard butler goes for a bike ride in london gerard butler goes out for a bike ride around town on thursday august 11 in london, england. Gerard james butler born november 1969 is a scottish actor and film producer. Jul 20, 2009 gerard butler interview for the ugly truth muscular action hero one moment, sensitive romcom lead the next, gerard butlers talent for mixing the rough with the smooth has made him one of. Less than a year later, he won a part in a theatre adaptation of trainspotting, which he performed at the edinburgh festival. Trainspotting is the novel that first launched irvine welshs spectacular career. Gerard butler, scottish actor, known for his rugged masculinity and charm, who often appeared as legendary literary and historical figures, notably leonidas in 300 2006, the movie that made him an international star. The band recorded 3 songs in total, and performed live at edinburgh festival. We are not affiliated with gerard butler or any of. Gerard butler born in paisley, scotland to margaret and edward butler. Buy t2 trainspotting by irvine welsh from waterstones today. It accomplished for its own time and place what hubert selby, jr. Toothless was designed after all sorts of cats and dogs, and an animator even used. The final chapter in the 10month sungate story was expected to be about an illegal drug, a vet who should have known better, one trainer gerard butler who pushed it too far and nine more trainers, eight of whom melted.
Gerard butler drugs case a much darker story than racing imagined. What makes this a little different from the others is that the numbers are not in locounit class order i. Gerard butler talks how to train your dragon this was the only movie that ive ever made or will make that, after watching it for the first time, made me realize that my accent was not scottish enough, butler joked. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yes, that would be gerard butler, the craggily handsome scottish actor. They were all brand new and still in the original packaging. No doubt that is because the handsome actor has worn a mask in his two biggest films to date. Gerard butler used his natural accent to play a viking dad in the dreamworks animated movie. A little larger than most so not the best for line side use, but in my opinion one of the nicest of all the books, with lovely photos of each locounit with the numbers underneath.
James mcavoy is scottish in his personal life youtube. Easily log a sighting with only a few button presses. The ideal gift for anyone you know who loves trains especially the classic steam engines this beautifully presented gift set includes a dvd all about the flying scotsman and a 128page hardback that covers the history of britains greatest steam trains. How to train your dragon 2 is the big summer movie of 2014 starring gerard butler, cate blanchett and jonah hill and the tv series, riders of berk, can be seen on cbeebies and cartoon network. A fan page to honor, respect and love actorproducerawesome guy gerard butler. Jim carroll grew up to become a renowned poet and punk rocker. Gerard butler dot net officially unofficial gerard butler web source. Net officially unofficial fan site dedicated to the career of scottish actor gerard butler, gb. The only reference throughout the film to train spotting as a hobby was a scene in the leith central railway station whereby the. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Gerard butler spent seven years studying, practicing law duration.
May 28, 2009 to prepare for this role, gerard butler went through some of the most physically demanding training of any actor in recent memory to look like the true king of sparta. I remember sending a skip full of those train number books to the tip in the 90s. A hardback notebook and quality ballpoint pen are also included so you can note down results when you go searching for some of our most. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. How to train your dragon is now a major dreamworks franchise. Browse gerard butler pictures at, one of the largest collections of gerard butler photos on the web. The hulking actor tones it down to play reallife biker and sudanese orphanage founder sam childers. The bestselling novel by irvine welsh that provided the inspiration for danny boyles hit film choose us. Gerard butler interview for the ugly truth telegraph. A trained lawyer, butler turned to acting in the mid1990s with small roles in. How to train your dragon is a computeranimated fantasy romantic comedy adventure movie loosely based on the first book in a series by cressida cowell of the same name.
Railfans often combine their interest with other hobbies, especially photography and. Similar to daniel craigs training for casino royale, gerard went through many different circuits and unusual exercises to build terrifying amounts of lean muscle and destroy. Join our gerard butler fan club for exclusive competitions, and the latest news about his movies and career. Gerard butler drugs case a much darker story than racing. He went on to play the lead in many romantic comedies and action thrillers. Read the rest of hiccups exploits in how to train your dragon books 111. It has a huge fan following on social networks like tumblr. Choose rotting away, pishing and shiteing yersel in a home, a total. Gerard butler is an acclaimed scottish film and television actor, who achieved a career breakthrough with his iconic role in the film 300. These networks are great places to find out about special train appearances and where to go for the best spots.
Press room gerard butler dot net officially unofficial. In general, the film was tapping into the youth subculture of the time, rather than giving any light to its name train spotting. The late show with stephen colbert 2,146,909 views. Gerard james butler born november 1969 is a scottish actor who has appeared on film, stage, and television. All of his books were illustrated by clive spong, an illustrator who, it was felt, could combine technical accuracy with the appealing, colourful style exemplified by c. Join a train spotting network and share hints and tips with your fellow enthusiasts. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Gerard butler was formerly a lead singer in a rock band called speed. Rents, sick boy, mother superior, swanney, spuds, and seeker are as unforgettable a clutch of junkies, rude boys. Gerard butler talks how to train your dragon this was the only movie that ive ever made or will make that, after watching it for the first time, made me realize that. An illtimed action thriller about a rogue weathercontrolling system is as clunky as its premise and dumber.
Gerard butler started out with little formal acting training but the star of reign of fire and dracula 2001 is one to watch out for, says brian pendreigh. Gerard butler biography childhood, life achievements. Gerard butler is officially on instagram and we are so blessed. Gerard butler interview for the ugly truth muscular action hero one moment, sensitive romcom lead the next, gerard butlers talent for mixing the rough. James mcavoy says saoirse ronan influenced glass duration. Trainspotter is an app for trainspotting, which allows you to log and keep track of sightings of british trains, designed for android smartphones.
May 26, 2016 james mcavoy says saoirse ronan influenced glass duration. Explore the life and career of actor gerard butler, best known for his role as king. Trainspotting by irvine welsh is an irreverent and uncompromising portrait of the heroin subculture in edinburgh. Emma mcintyre getty images everyone could use a little bit more of this in their lives, dont you think.
It takes the form of a collection of short stories, written in either scots, scottish english or british english, revolving around various residents of leith, edinburgh who either use heroin, are friends of the core group of heroin users, or engage in destructive activities that are implicitly portrayed. Trainspotting this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Aug 26, 2018 from spotting toothless flying across the dreamworks logo, to the awesome series of books that started it all. Trainspotting is the first novel by scottish writer irvine welsh, first published in 1993. Train spotting provided this order as well as instant companionship on platforms because complete strangers knew they shared a common interest. The narrative cycles through a number of different users, pushers, scamartists, and general hooligans, though it focuses on a core group of five addicts. Gerard butler lit up with big laughs and smiles during a lunch date with some. Played renton in trainspotting based on the novel by irvine welsh uk.
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