Alasdair Gray
Born: 1934-12-26 in Riddrie, Glasgow, Scotland
Died: 2019-12-27
Known For: Writing
Biography
Alasdair Gray was a distinguished Scottish novelist and artist, renowned for his groundbreaking works like Lanark and Poor Things. Initially a muralist and painter, he shifted to writing, crafting novels blending realism, fantasy, and satire that earned Guardian and Whitbread Awards. His legacy peaked with Poor Things, adapted into an Oscar-nominated film by Yorgos Lanthimos, who received Gray’s approval after they met and Gray admired his cinema. Gray’s style fuses historical settings, fantastical narratives, and his own illustrations, often reflecting Scottish identity and socialism. He created iconic Glasgow murals and championed Scottish independence.
Filmography
2023
- Poor Things ... (Novel)
2019
2014
- Alasdair Gray: A Life in Progress as Himself
2009
- The Bedfords as Father in Law
1996
- The Star ... (Writer)
1987
- The Story of a Recluse as Author
1975
- The Great Mill Race ... (Writer)
1968
- Dear Green Place ... (Writer)
1964
- Theatre 625 ... (Writer)
1957
- Faces ... (Art Designer)