David Gilchrist

Career Overview

David Gilchrist has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Trainspotting with 2 titles. Signature works include The Angels' Share, The Wife, Trainspotting. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Directing

Gender

male

Known Credits

21

Known For

• 

  The Angels' Share
• 

  The Wife
• 

  Trainspotting
• 

  Jimmy's Hall
• 

  Under the Skin
• 

  Filth

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Trainspotting (2 titles)
• Gregory's Girl Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Paul Brannigan (2 collaborations)
• Scott Dymond (2 collaborations)
• Vincent Friell (2 collaborations)
• Joy McAvoy (2 collaborations)
• Lee Fanning (2 collaborations)
• Shirley Henderson (2 collaborations)
• Michael Moreland (2 collaborations)
• Siobhan Reilly (1 collaborations)
• John Henshaw (1 collaborations)
• Gary Maitland (1 collaborations)

Credits

• directing (19 credits)

  • Queen of the New Year 2023

    first assistant director

    directing
    2023
  • Sorry We Missed You

    first assistant director

    directing
    2019
  • The Wife

    first assistant director

    directing
    2017
  • T2 Trainspotting

    first assistant director

    directing
    2017
  • I, Daniel Blake

    assistant director

    directing
    2016
  • Whisky Galore

    first assistant director

    directing
    2016
  • Jimmy's Hall

    assistant director

    directing
    2014
  • Under the Skin

    second unit first assistant director

    directing
    2014
  • Filth

    first assistant director

    directing
    2013
  • The Angels' Share

    assistant director

    directing
    2012
  • Looking for Eric

    assistant director

    directing
    2009
  • AD/BC: A Rock Opera

    first assistant director

    directing
    2004
  • The Mighty Boosh

    - Jungle (2004) ... assistant director directing
    2004
  • Gregory's Two Girls

    first assistant director

    directing
    1999
  • My Name Is Joe

    assistant director

    directing
    1998
  • The Near Room

    second assistant director

    directing
    1997
  • Trainspotting

    first assistant director

    directing
    1996
  • The Long Day Closes

    third assistant director

    directing
    1992
  • Life Is Sweet

    third assistant director

    directing
    1991

• actors (2 credits)

  • Righteous Thieves

    Frederick

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Coogan's Runner

    Self – First Assistant Director

    actor

    actors
    2003