Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh (born September 27, 1958) is a Scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer. His 1993 novel Trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.

• Known ForWriting
• Born27 September 1958 (age 67)
• Place of BirthEdinburgh, Scotland, UK