Gary Lewis

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Characters played by Gary Lewis

Emperor Dro'ge — The Marvels (2023)

Kree emperor ruling Hala during the civil war era, seeking peace with the Skrulls.

Jackie Elliot — Billy Elliot (2000)

Billy's widowed father and a striking coal miner who initially opposes his son's ballet ambitions due to social stigma. After witnessing Billy's true passion, he overcomes his reservations, pawns his late wife's jewelry to fund the London audition, and eventually attends his son's professional performance with immense pride.

Palmer — Joyeux Noel (2005)

Scottish chaplain and stretcher-bearer who accompanies his parishioners to the front. His bagpipe playing accompanies Sprink's caroling, facilitating the truce. He conducts a brief Mass but is later reprimanded by superiors for promoting fraternization, leading him to remove his cross in disillusionment.

Mal Braithwaite — Goal! (2005)

Charlie Braithwaite's father, representing family expectations.

Jock Thompson — The Keeper (2018)

Manchester City manager who signs Bert, defends him against hostile fans and press, and insists his squad remains united regardless of national background.

Mal Braithwaite — Goal III: Taking on the World (2008)

Charlie Braithwaite's relative, appears in Goal III commercial shoot

Inspector Roy — My Son (2021)

The lead police investigator. He interviews Edmond, secretly removes him from the case, and later rescues Joan and Ethan at the lodge. He oversees the dismantling of the kidnapping ring and facilitates Edmond's final family visit before arrest.

Mr. McCance — Gregory's Two Girls (1999)

A minor character in the school and investigation story; no individual actions are specified.

Thomas — Orphans (1998)

Thomas is the eldest of the three brothers. While the family is divided after the public-house incident, he stays overnight at the church to prepare for the funeral. His actions place him at the centre of the siblings' grief and their struggle to understand how deeply they miss their mother.

Jock Galvin — Supervolcano (2005)

Field researcher injured during the initial eruption who escapes in a helicopter, surviving while his colleagues perish in the pyroclastic flow.

Ron — The Escapist (2002)

Ron is Denis Hopkins's prison cellmate and a reluctant partner in his escape. He advises Denis against further attempts, helps obtain the prison keys through Mick, and later follows him to confront the danger at home. Although he questions Denis's identity and motives, Ron remains loyal and is killed while trying to rescue Christine and the child.

Skipper — True North (2007)

The captain of the Providence and Sean's father. He confronts Sean after Riley reveals the stowaways, then gives Sean the wheel and turns toward home. Fearing arrest, the loss of his license, and foreclosure on the boat, he drowns the immigrants. The crew discovers their bodies, and the cook kills him.

Career Overview

Gary Lewis has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Goal! Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Vigil, The Marvels, Billy Elliot. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
92
Birth Date
1958-11-30
Birth Place
Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q113949), public domain (CC0).