Iain Connell

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Iain Connell
PseudonymMr Sharp Sand
Birth nameIain Connell
Born (1976-08-10) 10 August 1976 (age 47)
Glasgow, Scotland
NationalityScottish
Years active1997–present
Notable works and roles

Iain Connell (born 10 August 1976) is a Scottish comedian and actor known for his work alongside fellow comedian Robert Florence. His acting credits include Legit, Rab C. Nesbitt and most notably Burnistoun .

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He has written for many successful Scottish comedies such as Legit , [1] Empty and, along with Robert Florence, Burnistoun. [1] He has released songs on Spotify under the name Iain Connell and regularly posts on his social media. [2]

TV work

Writing

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Susan Swarbrick (4 September 2021). "The Scotts: Burnistoun stars Robert Florence and Iain Connell on their new comedy series". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  2. "Iain Connell". IMDb.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.