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Vincent Friell (7 January 1960 – 14 April 2024) was a Scottish actor, whose most memorable role was that of Will Bryce in the Scottish crime comedy film Restless Natives (1985).[1]

Vincent Friell
Born(1960-01-07)7 January 1960
Glasgow, Scotland
Died14 April 2024(2024-04-14) (aged 64)
NationalityScottish
OccupationActor

Life and career

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Vincent Friell was born on 7 January 1960[2] in Glasgow.[3]

Friell's other film appearances included roles in other Scottish films such as Trainspotting (1996) and The Angels' Share (2012). He also appeared in a variety of television shows including Rab C. Nesbitt, Taggart, Still Game[1] and Being Victor.

Friell died on 14 April 2024, at the age of 64.[4]

Theatre

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Year Title Role Company Director Notes
1987 The Jungle Book Kaa Brunton Theatre Company, Musselburgh Charles Nowosielski adaptation by Stephen MacDonald
1987 The Knicht o the Riddils Prince Alasdair Brunton Theatre Company, Musselburgh Charles Nowosielski play by David Purves

References

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  1. ^ a b "Restless Natives actor Vincent Friell dies aged 64". BBC News. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Vincent Friell - TV.com". www.tv.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015.
  3. ^ Tariq, Fahad (16 April 2024). "Still Game star dead at 64 as tributes flood in for 'talented' Glasgow actor". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  4. ^ Carmichael, Josh (16 April 2024). "Restless Natives and Trainspotting actor dies aged 64". The Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
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