Vincent Friell, a Scottish actor, died at the age of 64 Restless Natives was the protagonist of the cult classic film. The news was announced by his agent. In addition to his starring role in the 1985 comedy, the Glasgow-born actor starred in Trainspottingin, a They are thievesin and also in TV series such as Still Game is in Rab C Nesbitt.
Filmmaker Carter Ferguson, who is a Fast Romance worked with Friell in the romantic comedy, describing him on social media as a “nice, funny, talented guy”. Rab C. Nesbitt creator Ian Pattison recalled his 1992 appearance in the comedy, wrote the BBC.
His death came as a huge shock to his many friends and colleagues. What comes through clearly is how much Vince was respected not only as an actor, but also as a funny, sensitive and caring person.
Pattison said. His agent, Claire Murray of Brennan Artists, described him as “a well-respected actor in the Scottish theatre, television and film community”.
He added: “There was an outpouring of love from the actors, directors, writers, creators and crew who admired the talented actor’s work and loved him as a gentle, kind, warm-hearted friend with a fantastic sense of humor.”
In Restless Natives, directed by Michael Hoffman, Friell played one half of a modern highwaymen duo who rob buses in the Highlands. Later, he played the father of Kelly MacDonald’s character Diane in Trainspotting, a property developer who wants to take over the Clansman pub in the sitcom Still Game, and played two roles in Taggartin. He is survived by his wife, Alana, and their two children.
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