Bob Bird

Recently retired, I started my career as an extra a year or so ago. My first role was playing a clan chief over three weeks for Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood in various locations around Scotland. I was selected to be a cast stand-in on several days. Also played a crowd member for the film I Swear. And a churchgoer in thriller Coldwater. I have since worked on multiple episodes of River City both last year and this. I appeared in a TV advert for Scottish Power this winter and went on to do health and safety videos for them, with dialogue. I have also been part of a small cast for a short film for Visit Scotland, currently on their website. Extras roles this year include TV dramas The Clinch and Counsels plus the movie Jack of Spades. For the previous 7 years I was a funeral celebrant, where I successfully delivered hundreds of funeral services for families all over Scotland. So I'm used to performing in front of tough crowds! In contrast, I was Santa Claus for a couple of Christmases at a theme park and, despite going to Lapland, my 7-year-old grandson is convinced I am still the real Santa! I spent most of my working life in different areas of the media, so I'm used to getting on with people from all walks of life.