Acting is probably the greatest therapy in the world. You can get a lot stuff out of you on the set so you don't have to take it home with you at night. It's the stuff between the lines, the empty space between those lines which is interesting.

In 2008 Carlyle narrated a BBC audiobook version of The Cutting Room. Carlyle appeared in the 2002 Oasis music video for "Little By Little". In addition to his film work he is also known for his roles in the television shows Hamish Macbeth Stargate Universe and Once Upon a Time.

In addition to his film work he is also known for his roles in the television shows Hamish Macbeth Stargate Universe and Once Upon a Time. Robert Carlyle OBE (born 14 April 1961) is a Scottish actor.