Alasdair Gray

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.

Known For

The Amber Light

The Bedfords

Father in Law

The Story of a Recluse

Author

Alasdair Gray: A Life in Progress

Himself

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2019	The Amber Light
2014	Alasdair Gray: A Life in Progress	Himself
2009	The Bedfords	Father in Law
1987	The Story of a Recluse	Author

Year	TV Show	Role