Brian McCardie (born on 22 January 1965 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish actor.
Brian McCardie began acting in amateur dramatics in Motherwell. He then attended Rose Bruford College (1984 - 1987).
On graduating from drama school his career focussed mainly on stage and television roles; making appearances in shows such as Taggart and Murder Most Horrid. It was McCardie's portrayal of Alisdair McGregor in the film Rob Roy (1995) that brought him to wider public attention in Britain and the States. He re-located to Los Angeles and gained parts in various movies (see selected filmography).
Brian McCardie returned to Britain in 2003 and has continued to work in film & television and on the stage. Recent work of note includes Murphy's Law and Lilies (BBC Northern Ireland) and the BAFTA nominated Low Winter Sun (Channel 4, Tiger Aspect).
McCardie has also gained a small cult following in Scotland as 'Derek'; a blue fluffy 'Glasgow Hardman' cuckoo who appears in advertisements for IrnBru32.
