Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis, born Gary Stevenson on 30 November 1957 in Easterhouse, Glasgow, is a Scottish actor. He has appeared in films like Billy Elliot, Joyeux Noël, Gangs of New York, and Eragon. Lewis has also had major roles in the television docudrama Supervolcano and the Starz series Outlander. Before his acting career, Lewis worked various jobs including street sweeper and library worker. He pursued a social science degree at Glasgow College of Technology, graduating with honors in 1983. Inspired by his high school English teacher, Lewis decided to become an actor. In 1979, he starred in the play Krassivy, based on the life of Socialist school teacher John Maclean.