7 Facts of Netflix's The English Game Actor Kevin Guthrie: Height, Relationship Status, Appearance in Dunkirk & Still Game

Kevin Guthrie became a household name after being cast in the lead role as Ally in Sunshine on Leith and as Ewan Tavendale in Sunset Song. 

Along with notable film and television credits, Guthrie has been equally active as a stage actor. After playing the title role in the production of Peter Pan in 2010, Kevin appeared in Macbeth alongside James McAvoy. 

Currently, he portrays one of the main characters in Netflix's historical sports drama television miniseries The English Game. Here are seven facts to know about Kevin Guthrie. 

7. Gutherie is From Scotland

Kevin was born and raised in Neilston, located in East Renfrewshire in the west-central Lowlands of Scotland. 

Born on March 21, 1988, Gutherie is 32 years old as of 2020. He attended St Luke's High School in the Auchenback area of Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. 

6. Was Sent to Youth Theatre At the Age of Six

Kevin's father works as an electrician, and his mother works as a nurse. Nevertheless, the love for performing arts runs in his family since his grandfather and sisters have a penchant for singing while his father enjoys playing the drum. 

The 32 years old actor is the youngest of three children. As a child, he was a bit bashful and was sent to PACE Youth Theatre, along with two elder sisters, to become more socially confident. With The Herald, he exclaimed,

“In all honestly, my parents thought it would be a good idea because I was painfully shy as a kid and struggled a little bit with group scenarios. I think mum and dad recognised that I needed to get a bit of confidence"

He loved the theatre scene and eventually started winning small roles in television and movie. Guthrie then enrolled at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and graduated with a BA in Acting in 2011. 

5. Was in Same School as Gregor Fisher's Son 

Gutherie co-starred in 2016 British film Whisky Galore! alongside James Cosmo and Gregor Fisher. 

While both Fisher and Gutherie hail from Neilston in Renfrewshire, Gutherie bond with Fisher goes back to his nursery school days. In an interview with The Scotsman, Guthrie stated, 

“When I was younger I went to nursery with Gregor’s son and although my parents were aware of it at the time, being huge Rab C. Nesbitt fans, it kind of went under my radar. But making Whisky Galore!, we spoke very fondly about the place and there was a synergy about us from the connection, an appreciation for the same little postcode we grew up in.”

4. An Episodic Role in Still Game

Guthrie appeared as series regular in season one of Terri McIntyre, followed by a small role in BBC miniseries The Key. 

Two years later, in 2005, Guthrie guest-appeared in Scottish sitcom, Still Game. Then 17 years old, Kevin played as Thomas, who was introduced as the grandson of Winston Ingram, played by Scottish actor Paul Riley. 

3. Kevin Guthrie Height

Kevin Guthrie is 5 feet and 6 inches tall (1.68 m). 

Guthrie is unmarried as of now. He resides in North London with his girlfriend, who is not from the entertainment industry, as per Glasgow Times. 

2. Had Appeared in Oscar-Nominated Movie Dunkirk

In 2017, Guthrie guest-starred in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk. Kevin was introduced as Highlander in the movie, which became the highest-grossing World War II film, grossing $526 million worldwide. 

“Mr. Nolan is keeping a tight ship as regards publicity. But what I can say is the event almost happens in real-time. It is incredible.”, Guthrie told the Glasgow Times. Dunkirk featured an ensemble cast, including Harry Styles. It received eight nominations at the 90th Academy Awards, including one for best picture. 

1. He Co-Stars in Netflix's The English Game

Kevin Guthrie plays as Fergus Suter in the historical sports drama television miniseries The English Game. 

Fergus Suter was a Scottish stonemason and perhaps a first recognized professional footballer. The show features well-known actors as Edward Holcroft, Kevin Guthrie, Charlotte Hope, Niamh Walsh, Craig Parkinson, James Harkness, and many more.