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Peter Mullan (born 2 November 1959) is a Scottish stage, film and television actor and director, best known for playing supporting roles in feature films such as "Braveheart" and "Trainspotting", and for starring as the titular character Joe Kavanagh in "My Name Is Joe". He won a Golden Lion at 59th Venice International Film Festival for his direction of "The Magdalene Sisters".
He is a distinguished Scottish actor and filmmaker recognized for his raw, gritty performances in independent cinema and his directorial work on award-winning projects like The Magdalene Sisters.
He is known for prominent roles in films such as Trainspotting, Braveheart, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, alongside his critically lauded directorial features.
As a director, he often explores challenging, socially conscious themes in Scottish settings, while his acting career spans from mainstream blockbusters to harrowing psychological dramas.