★ 7.5 
Acting
Simon Weir
Simon Weir is best known for Patrick Melrose, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, How Not to Live Your Life and Guilt. Simon Weir was born on May 5, 1973. Simon Weir is 53 years old (born May 5, 1973).
- Born
- May 5, 1973 (53 years old)
- Place of birth
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Biography
Simon is best known for playing bad boy mechanic Paul Lafferty in STV's HIGH ROAD from 1995 until 2003. He has also appeared in 6 episodes of BBC Scotland's RIVER CITY as gangster Graham MacLaverty, including the Christmas Special in 2008. He has appeared in 2 Irvine Welsh Feature Films, THE ACID HOUSE and T2 TRAINSPOTTING. Trained at the Dorothy Paul Studio from 1986 and Motherwell College, his stage work includes UK tours of KIDNAPPED as Alan Breck and SINGIN IM NO A BILLY HES A TIM as Tim. He won 'Best Acting' at the 48 Hour Film Festival in 2014.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Outlander: Blood of My BloodMinister
- 2021CrimeMiles Combe
- 2020Blood of the ClansArchibald Campbell
- 2019GuiltDavie
- 2018Patrick MelroseAngus
- 2011Case HistoriesPaul Bradley
- 2008How Not to Live Your LifeWaiter
- 2000Monarch of the GlenStuart Macintosh
- 1983Taggart
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Simon Weir been in?
Simon Weir is best known for Patrick Melrose, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, How Not to Live Your Life and Guilt.
When was Simon Weir born?
Simon Weir was born on May 5, 1973. (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
How old is Simon Weir?
Simon Weir is 53 years old (born May 5, 1973).
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·