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About Raymond Mearns

Raymond Mearns is a Scottish actor and stand-up comedian from Glasgow's East End. He played Happy Boab in the Scottish comedy sitcom Legit, featured as a variety of characters in the sketch series Limmy's Show, and appeared in two films directed by Ken Loach.

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Who is Raymond Mearns?

Raymond Mearns (born 1967) is a Scottish actor and comedian from Glasgow's East End who is best known for his part in Scottish comedy sitcom Legit, in which he played Happy Boab.

How did Raymond Mearns make his acting debut?

Mearns made his acting debut alongside his brother Eddie when they played the blind twins Troy and Roy Pettifer in the 1998 short film Home, which won Best Short Film at the 1999 BAFTA Awards.

What films directed by Ken Loach has Raymond Mearns appeared in?

He has appeared in two films directed by Ken Loach - Ae Fond Kiss... and It's a Free World.... He also starred in Next Time Ned.

What happened to Raymond Mearns in August 2023?

On 4 August 2023, he suffered a mini stroke and was forced to cancel all his shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Frankie Boyle was one of several comedians to perform at a benefit show to support Mearns.

What award was Raymond Mearns nominated for in 2024?

In March 2024, Mearns returned to the stage for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, where he was nominated for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award.

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