Jimmy Boyle

Jimmy Boyle

actor, writer

Jimmy Boyle was born on May 17, 1944 in UK. Jimmy Boyle's big-screen debut came with A Sense of Freedom directed by John Mackenzie in 1981.

One of 4 brothers born in the tough Gorbals section of Glasgow, Jimmy Boyle was was one of Britain's most wanted criminals by his early twenties. He was arrested for murder in 1967 and sentenced to life imprisonment, and became the country's most notorious prisoner. Paroled in 1982 from prison, he turned his life around amazingly. He is now a wine-connoiseur and writer, living part-time in France. He also makes large contributions to the British Labour Party.

  • Birthday

    May 17, 1944
  • Place of Birth

    Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Awards

1 wins & 11 nominations

Primetime Emmy Awards
2002
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special
Winner - Primetime Emmy

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