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A WEE BIT ABOUT FAMOUS SCOTS
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Ewan McGregor
Star Wars fans might never have guessed that Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi came from a land of bagpipes and sweet heather! But the actor who will play the young Obi-Wan does indeed hail from Scotland.
Ewan McGregor is Scotland's hottest export to the big screen since Sean Connery was Bond, James Bond.
Many fans consider him the British DeNiro, quite a compliment for an actor not yet thirty years old!McGregor's role in the upcoming Star Wars prequel is sure to gain him huge exposure, but in the meantime, this young actor is keeping busy.
The Trainspotting star was born March 31, 1971 in Crieff, Scotland. He decided early on to follow in the footsteps of his uncle, actor Denis Lawson. With his parent's support, Ewan left home at the age of sixteen, to study acting at Kirkcaldly in Fife, and then at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
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Sean Connery
Connery's career in the spotlight began with an unsuccessful bid for Mr. Universe. Although not a viable body-builder, his moment on the stage led to a role in the London musical production of South Pacific, and from then on he had parts in various films. In 1963, he was cast in his most notorious role: Bond, James Bond. He went on to star in seven Bond films. Connery notes with amusement that his grandchildren quote James Bond lines to him.
Although Bond established Connery in the box office, and in the hearts of young ladies around the world, he went on to make many more popular and respected movies, including Highlander, The Name of the Rose, and The Hunt for Red October. Connery won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1987 for his performance in The Untouchables.
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Colin Montgomerie
For many people, the word "Scotland" conjures up images of the famous golf courses of St. Andrews, a city which considers itself (and is considered by many) to be the home of the sport. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that one of the world's premiere golfers, Colin Montgomerie, hails from Scotland. Born in Glasgow on the twenty-third of June, 1963, the 36 year old has dominated European golf tournaments during his 12 year professional career.
After being named All-American three times at Houston Baptist, Montgomerie turned pro in 1987. After going pro, his first major win was the Portuguese Open in 1989. Since that time he has won 19 other titles, including the British PGA Championship and both the British and German Masters tournaments. To golfing enthusiasts he is probably best known for his role in the 1997 Ryder Cup when he played flawless golf to lead the Europeans to victory. Montgomerie has also appeared in four Ryder Cups and been a member of numerous national teams.
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David Coulthard
Name: David Coutltard
Date of Birth: 27th March 1971
Nationality: British
Place of Birth: Twynholm, Scotland
Height: 1.82m
Weight: 72.5kg
Residency: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Marital Status: Single
Car: Mercedes-Benz
Interests: Golf, Swimming, Running, Movies
Favourite Music: The Cranberries, Oasis, The Corrs
Favourite Food: Pasta
Favourite Drink: Tea
Favourite Actors: Mel Gibson, Sylvestor Stallone
I made my F1 start in difficult circumstances in 1994, thrust in to the F1 spotlight. I not only replaced the legendary Ayrton Senna after his fatal crash at Imola but I was also racing for the successful Williams team. I was sharing a seat with Nigel Mansell, and I was rewarded with a permanent seat for the 1995 season.
My first full F1 season was solid if not spectacular, I finished third in the Driver's Championship and won my first GP at Estoril, Portugal. In the off-season I moved to McLaren but without a competitive car I struggled throughout the year, the high of the year for me was a 2nd place in the famous Monte Carlo GP where only three cars finished the race. As the McLaren team gradually became more competitive so did I, and I eventually gave McLaren a win in Melbourne in 1997.
What school did you attend?
Twynholm Primary and then Kirkcudbright Academy
What was your favourite subject?
Bike-shed biology
Have any of your old school friends become famous?
Infamous perhaps but not famous
At what age did you decide you wanted to become a racing driver?
After about a season in karts
What are your hobbies away from the track?
Spending time with my family and friends, spending time on the boat, but you'd be surprised how much time is taken up by racing, testing and training and how little time off we actually have
Do you excell in other sports?
I'm not a bad all round sportsman but I prefer to try and excel in F1
What is your favourite country to visit?
On the GP calendar I enjoy Melbourne and Montreal, they're both relaxed friendly places to be, I like going home to Scotland and I enjoy being at 'home' in Monaco.
Is being famous a hassle?
Not really, it's part of the job and one I don't really think about. It does tend to make you more concious of, and appreciative of, your privacy and the privacy of your family.
What kind of music do you like?
I have incredibly varied taste, everything from Meat Loaf to Cafe del Mar.
What would you have done if racing hadn't been an option?
Probably worked for the family transport business in Twynholm
Have you had any other occupation?
No - apart from a brief spell working for my father
What road car do you drive?
I currently have a 500SL Mercedes, which is one of the best road cars I've ever driven, and I'm not just saying that because it's a Mercedes. I've also got an M Class Mercedes and a classic 280SL Pagoda which I had a fully restorated at Mercedes Benz.
Do you have a favourite type of food?
I have to watch what I eat, Andy Matthews my trainer keeps a keen eye on me, but when he's not being too strict I like pasta with any kind of creamy sauce.
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Charles Rennie MacIntosh
Proportionately, Scotland has produced many more famous inventors than one would think based on the nation's size alone. Sometimes these inventions are the product of inspiration, sometimes they are the product of necessity and other times, as in the case of Charles Mackintosh, it's a little of both. Born in Glasgow in 1766, Mackintosh was one of the first people in the civilized world to find a practical application for India Rubber and his name was to become synonymous in Scotland with the raincoat he invented. |
James Watt
Along with fellow Scot Andrew Carnegie, one of the most influential characters in the Industrial Revolution is Scottish Engineer James Watt. Born 1736 to a carpenter in Greenock, Scotland, Watt was originally trained as an instrument maker in London, England. Watt eventually returned to Scotland and was appointed instrument maker at the University of Glasgow. During his time there he met Chemist (and past Famous Scots feature) Joseph Black who was studying the heat properties of steam at the time.
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Sharleen Spiteri
Full name : Sharleen Eugene Spiteri
Date of birth : November 7, 1967
Place of birth : Glasgow, Scotland
Instruments : Lead singer & Guitar
Member since : 1986
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Sir Alex Ferguson
Born in Govan, Glasgow, Alex Ferguson was an apprentice toolworker on the cold hard-working shipyards of the Clyde until he was 23, during which he played for Queens Park, St Johnstone part time.He turned professional and joined Dunfermline in 1964 playing as a centre-forward. Here he attracted the attention of his boyhood idols Glasgow Rangers and was bought for a then record £65,000 in 1967.However his time at Rangers was not really a success and he moved to Falkirk in 1969 and Ayr in 1973.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell is one of the world's most famous inventors, a man whose discoveries changed the world forever. His best known inventions are the telephone, the tetrahedron and the hydrofoil. Bell also developed his own methods of teaching the deaf to speak.
The young Bell was home-schooled by his mother, Eliza Grace Symonds Bell. After graduating from Edinburgh High School, he went to London to work with his grandfather, a speech teacher.
In 1870, the family emigrated to Brantford, Ontario, where Bell and his father worked together as speech therapists for the deaf. Bell then moved to Boston where he became a professor of vocal psychology, teaching what he called 'visible speech' to deaf students. It was here that he met and fell in love with Mabel Hubbard, one of his pupils.
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Robert Carlyle
Born on April 14th, 1961, this Glasgow, Scotland native has been hailed as the best UK actor of his generation. Robert attributes his entry into acting to buying a copy of Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, which he read and re-read many times. Noticing this, a friend of his recommended acting classes at the Glasgow Arts centre, the main selling point of this being his friends' assurance that the place was brimming with good-looking girls. After being drawn into acting by "the promise of some attractive women" (as he jokingly admitted in a 1996 interview), Carlyle won a place at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 1983. However, he soon came to the realization that he hated the drama school stiffness, and it was partly an act of rebellion against it when he formed an improvisation theatre called Raindog in 1986.
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