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Stephen McCole is a Scottish actor. McCole plays the leading role in the television black comedy High Times. McCole portrays Rab, an unemployed stoner who lives with his family in a bleak high-rise flat in Glasgow. The series, which received the 2004 BAFTA Scotland Best Drama Award, also features McCole's older brother, Paul. McCole credits the believability of his role to growing up in similar surroundings in Glasgow's Castlemilk project. McCole has also starred in the 2008 adventure comedy Stone of Destiny. Previous to High Times, McCole appeared in The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (TV Series) (1998), The Acid House (1998), Postmortem (1998) and the 2003 BBC One miniseries The Key. In 2005, McCole directed the comedy short Electric Blues, written by Paul McCole.

Most Popular Stephen McCole Trailers

Total trailers found: 37

Orphans Reunited Trailer (2019)

11 May 2019

20th anniversary documentary on “Orphans” including interviews with cast and crew.

Outlaw King Trailer (2018)

06 September 2018

Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.

Swan Songs Trailer (2025)

21 March 2025

In the ruins of a forgotten park, an estranged father and daughter reunite but together they must also face the devastating truth that has torn them apart.

Complicity Trailer (2000)

06 May 2000

Local journalist, Cameron Colley writes articles that are idealistic, from the viewpoint of the underdog.

Rushmore Trailer (1998)

11 December 1998

When a beautiful first-grade teacher arrives at a prep school, she soon attracts the attention of an ambitious teenager named Max, who quickly falls in love with her.

Stone of Destiny Trailer (2008)

19 December 2008

Tells of the daring heist of The Stone of Destiny in the 1950s by a charming group of idealistic Scottish undergraduates, whose action rekindled Scottish nationalistic pride.

A Lonely Place to Die Trailer (2011)

09 April 2011

A group of five mountaineers are hiking and climbing in the Scottish Highlands when they discover a young Serbian girl buried in a small chamber in the wilderness.

The Acid House Trailer (1998)

31 December 1998

A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories.

The Key Trailer (2003)

16 September 2003

The story of three generations told against the backdrop of the 20th century. The drama focuses on the life of Mary Corrigan, from her days as a rebellious mill worker in 1915 and her doomed love affair for a man who must fight for his country, through to her final days in the run up to the British General Election of 1997.

Perfect Sense Trailer (2011)

29 September 2011

In Glasgow, Scotland, while a mysterious pandemic begins to spread around the world, Susan, a brilliant epidemiologist, falls in love with Michael, a skillful cook.

Sunday Trailer (2002)

28 January 2002

Sunday tells the story of an infamous day in Derry, North of Ireland and how the events of that day were subsequently covered up by the British Government of the time.

Malevolent Trailer (2018)

13 December 2018

A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.

Neds Trailer (2010)

08 October 2010

NEDs (Non Educated Delinquents) is the story of a young man’s journey from prize-winning schoolboy to knife-carrying teenager.

The Making of 'Rushmore' Trailer (2000)

25 January 2000

An exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary by Eric Chase Anderson.

Turncoat Trailer (2013)

04 August 2013

Two cops break into a criminal's home, drag him out of bed and start conducting an illegal search of the premises.

The Magdalene Sisters Trailer (2002)

30 August 2002

Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

Last Orders Trailer (2001)

10 September 2001

Jack Dodd was a London butcher who enjoyed a pint with his mates for over 50 years. When he died, he died as he lived, with a smile on his face watching a horse race on which he had bet, with borrowed money.

A Christmas Gift from Bob Trailer (2020)

27 November 2020

James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.

Connect Trailer (2019)

23 February 2019

In a small town in Scotland, a young man must overcome his depression and the voice that haunts him daily.

The Legend of Barney Thomson Trailer (2015)

24 July 2015

Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.

Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance Trailer (2023)

15 September 2023

Pat Tate embarks on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted footsoldier's violent death, venturing beyond his comfort zone of Essex into the dark side of 90s Soho to track down the villain responsible.

My Name Is Joe Trailer (1998)

15 May 1998

Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.

Crying with Laughter Trailer (2009)

01 June 2009

Powerfully redemptive and darkly comedic revenge thriller set in the vicious world of stand-up comedy, starring Stephen McCole and Malcolm Shields.

The Wee Man Trailer (2013)

18 January 2013

The true life story of the rise to power of Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris.

Postmortem Trailer (1998)

20 June 1998

The only thing James wants is to remain away from Scotland. One day, however, he receives a fax, a printout of an unknown person's obituary.

Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh Trailer (2023)

23 August 2023

After his pivotal novel Trainspotting was published in 1993, the debut work of Irvine Welsh quickly took the world by storm, spawning theatre productions, the iconic film by Danny Boyle, sequels and even an acclaimed stage musical.

Orphans Trailer (1998)

03 September 1998

A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre.

Beats Trailer (2019)

17 May 2019

Summer 1994, Scotland. Johnno and Spanner are best mates, but Johnno’s family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future.

The Education of Jane Cumming Trailer (2026)

22 October 2026

Edinburgh, 1810. Two female teachers find themselves at the centre of a scandal when one of their pupils accuses them of having a love affair.

Don vs Lightning Trailer (2021)

22 July 2021

When Don, an elderly Scottish grump, finds himself the victim of multiple lightning strikes he begins to worry that his quiet, orderly life may never be the same again.

Adam Trailer (2021)

06 March 2021

The true story of a trans man and his remarkable struggle across genders and borders. Based on the acclaimed National Theatre of Scotland play, with Adam himself in the lead role.

Natalie Trailer (2017)

24 June 2017

An estranged woman travels home to her father's funeral in order to get closure with her prejudiced family.

Dead Eye Dick Trailer (1996)

18 August 1996

Unable to accept that she doesn't want to see him anymore, Joe threatens to shoot himself in the head at his ex-lover's apartment door, but is not expecting her to then attack him.

I'll Be Right Here Trailer (2010)

17 June 2010

Holed up in an LA hotel room, John Moffat has fanciful, deluded dreams about meeting his idol Steven Spielberg.

Electric Blues Trailer (2004)

26 September 2004

The story of a young couple who manage to re-charge their wilting relationship when Rod accidentally becomes an electrifying lover!

At the End of the Sentence Trailer (2005)

21 August 2005

An uptight newspaper sub-editor and his teenage brother organise a Christmas homecoming for their convict father in this surreal tale of cowboys, prison and punctuation in the wild west of Scotland.

Blackout Trailer (2001)

16 August 2001

Flying bin bags, missing sofas, broken lifts and a complete power failure make an interesting night for tenants of a council tower block.