Iain McColl - Actor Profile

Iain McColl

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
13Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 27, 1954
Birth Place: Lennox Castle Hospital, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

About Iain McColl

Iain McColl was a Scottish actor best known for his regular roles in sitcoms City Lights and Rab C Nesbitt. His film credits included Restless Natives and Gangs of New York. He died in 2013 of complications from bone cancer, aged 59.

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Iain McColl Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Iain McColl reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Iain McColl's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Iain McColl's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Gadgetman, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Iain McColl Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Iain McColl's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Gadgetman (1996) movie poster
★9.0

Gadgetman: When an inventor's son learns that his father has been kidnapped, he searches for a clever contraption that can save his

Gadgetman

1996
★7.5
Knockback: 1 (1985) movie poster
★7.5

Knockback: 1: In 1965, at the age of 25, Alan Ackland is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a business associate. In 197

Knockback: 1

1985•Drama
★7.3
Gangs of New York (2002) movie poster
★7.3

Gangs of New York: In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seekin

Gangs of New York

2002•Drama
★6.7
Restless Natives (1985) movie poster
★6.7

Restless Natives: Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highway

Restless Natives

1985•Comedy
★6.6
Comfort and Joy (1984) movie poster
★6.6

Comfort and Joy: Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors. This leads h

Comfort and Joy

1984•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Iain McColl has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2010 Gerard Kelly: A Celebration Self Flop Similar →
2006 Driving Lessons Policeman Average Similar →
2002 Gangs of New York Condemned Man (Seamus) Hit Similar →
1996 Gadgetman Lonnie Dolan Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Bogie Man Marksman Average Similar →
1989 A View of Harry Clark Older Cop Flop Similar →
1988 Tumbledown Colour Sergeant Average Similar →
1988 Down Where the Buffalo Go Barman Flop Similar →
1985 You've Never Slept in Mine Lorry Driver Flop Similar →
1985 Restless Natives Nigel Hit Similar →
1985 Knockback: 1 Gartree Prisoner Super Hit Similar →
1984 Comfort and Joy Archie Hit Similar →

Iain McColl - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Iain McColl?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Iain McColl is "Gadgetman" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Iain McColl acted in?

Iain McColl has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Iain McColl?

Other notable films include "Knockback: 1", "Gangs of New York", and "Restless Natives".

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