Irvine Welsh date of birth:
September 27, 1961
How old is Irvine Welsh?
64
Where was Irvine Welsh born?
Leith, Edinburgh
Irvine Welsh body shape:
Average
What color is Irvine Welsh's hair?
Bald
What is Irvine Welsh's ethnicity?
White
What is Irvine Welsh nationality?
Scottish
What is Irvine Welsh's occupation?
Writer
Irvine Welsh claim to fame:
Trainspotting
What genre is Irvine Welsh's work?
Novel, play, short story
Short Biography
Irvine Welsh (born 27 September 1957) is a Scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer. He is recognised for his novel Trainspotting, which was later made into a film of the same name. His work is characterised by a raw Scots dialect and brutal depiction of Edinburgh life. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.