Trust AAE Speakers Bureau for Booking Top Professional Speakers. Find a Keynote Speaker Today.
Trust AAE Speakers Bureau for Booking Top Professional Speakers. Find a Keynote Speaker Today.
Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

Keynote Speaker: Actor, Best Known for "Outlander," "Gangs of New York," and "Billy Elliot"

  • Travels From:
  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: $20,000 - $30,000
    Virtual Event Fee: Contact us for details
    More Fee Info
  • Categories:

Gary Lewis Biography

Gary Lewis, is a Scottish actor. He has had roles in films such as Billy Elliot, Gangs of New York, Eragon, and Three and Out, as well as a major role in the television docudrama Supervolcano.

Lewis was born and raised in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow. He has described in interviews the dichotomy of his upbringing: his parents stressed the value of education, yet the quality of his formal studies was lacking. When he left school, he lacked a sense of purpose and took a job as a road sweeper to earn a living. Later, he found employment in the local library, during which time he joined the Militant Tendency of the Labour Party. Encouraged by his brother, an English teacher at Stonelaw High School in Rutherglen, he read voraciously and decided to pursue a career as an actor.

Although he had pursued amateur theatrics, Lewis was 32 when he committed to acting, joining Robert Carlyle's newly formed Raindog Theatre. His career received a boost when he was befriended by actor-director Peter Mullan, whom he met at a socialist lecture.

Mullan hired Lewis for a role in the short Close which began filming in 1991 but took some three years to complete. By that time, both actors had appeared in Shallow Grave (1994). Lewis went on to act in Mullan's subsequent shorts Good Day for the Bad Guys (1995) and the award-winning Fridge (1996).

Lewis joined director Kenneth Loach's unofficial stock company lending support to his two mentors in separate films: with Carlyle, he co-starred in Carla's Song (1996), while he played a recovering alcoholic alongside Mullan in My Name Is Joe (1998). In between, Mullan cast him as the over-righteous, somewhat dimwitted elder sibling Thomas in Orphans (1998), an examination of a dysfunctional family. He went on to co-star with Max Beesley in The Match (1999; released on video in USA in 2001) before landing his international breakthrough part as the father of a young boy who wants to become a ballet dancer in Billy Elliot (2000). Lewis delivered a multi-layered turn as a man coping with grief over the death of his wife, a violent strike that threatens his livelihood and the struggles of raising two sons. The actor rounded out his banner year teaming with Irish actor Sean McGinley in What Where, a 12-minute short film of Samuel Beckett's play, and supporting Michael Caine as a boxing coach who may or may not have been involved in a murder in Shiner (screened at the San Sebastian Film Festival).

In 2008, Lewis starred in the film Ecstasy based on The Undefeated from Irvine Welsh's best-selling novel Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance. Lewis starred in British comedy Three and Out released on 25 April 2008. Lewis appeared in Scottish rom-com Not Another Happy Ending as the father of protagonist Jane Lockhart.

Lewis has appeared in the Scottish comedy Rab C Nesbitt and the criminal drama shows Taggart and Prime Suspect: the Final Act.

In 2010 Lewis appeared as Adam Ingram in the Channel 4 drama Mo a biopic of former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Mo Mowlam, a role that saw him nominated for a BAFTA Television Award in the category of Best Supporting Actor.

In 2011 Lewis appeared in episode five of new BBC drama Outcasts playing Patrick Baxter. He also appeared as the enigmatic wizard Alator in two episodes of the BBC fantasy drama Merlin.

In September 2011, Lewis appeared in episode two of the BBC drama The Body Farm, playing Jimmy West, butler to an elderly man accused of murder.

In December 2011, Lewis appeared in the BBC mini-series Young James Herriot, in the role of Prof. Quinton Gunnel.

In May 2012 Lewis appeared in the Rai 1 TV film L'olimpiade perduta, which tells of the XII and XIII Olympic Games, that took place in the Nazi concentration camps. In this TV film, Lewis has the role of the British general Alex, who organized the Olympic Games.

In January 2014 Lewis appeared as DS MacNeil in the Silent Witness two-parter "In A Lonely Place".

In July 2014, Lewis appeared in The Glasgow Girls as a teacher who supported his pupils during their fight to save their classmate from deportation.

In August 2014, Lewis appeared in the recurring role of Colum MacKenzie, laird of the MacKenzie clan, on the Starz series Outlander.

In 2015, Lewis appeared as Bill Williams in the BBC series Death in Paradise (episode 4.7).

In 2016, Lewis appeared in The Level (TV series) as Gil Devlin.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Gary Lewis and other top speakers and celebrities.

Gary Lewis Videos

Outlander Producer Ron Moore and Gary Lewis (Colum MacKenzie ...
Gary Lewis about Scottish actors at BAFTA Scotland [RUS SUB ...

How do I book Gary Lewis to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gary Lewis for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gary Lewis, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gary Lewis or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Gary Lewis for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Gary Lewis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gary Lewis, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Gary Lewis speak about?

Gary Lewis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Entertainers and Celebrity.

Where does Gary Lewis travel from?

Gary Lewis generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Gary Lewis?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Lewis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gary Lewis for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gary Lewis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Gary Lewis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Acting Speakers, Entertainers and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary Lewis for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gary Lewis generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Timon Kyle Durrett, Regé-Jean Page and Josh O'Connor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Lewis for an upcoming event.

Gary Lewis Videos

Outlander Producer Ron Moore and Gary Lewis (Colum MacKenzie ...
Gary Lewis about Scottish actors at BAFTA Scotland [RUS SUB ...

Gary Lewis Reviews

  • Gary was a delightful addition to our Scottish Games. He made everyone he came in contact with feel very special. I was impressed with All American's attention to detail and follow through.
    Floyd Busby Communications on behalf of Caledonian Club of San Francisco - Sep 06 2018

BOOKING INFORMATION REQUEST
GARY LEWIS

We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.

Fill out the form below to or call us at 1-800-698-2536 if need immediate assistance.

Tell us about your event!

We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.


This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.