History of Brian McCardie in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2024

Brian McCardie, a Scottish actor and writer, was best known for his portrayal of John Thomas "Tommy" Hunter in the BBC police procedural series Line of Duty. His notable performance in the series earned him recognition among television audiences.

January 1965: Brian McCardie is Born

Brian McCardie was born in January 1965 in Glasgow, Scotland.

January 1965: Early Life and Education

Brian McCardie was born in January 1965. He attended St. Brendan's, then St. Athanasius Primary Schools before going on to attend Our Lady's High School in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. His parents moved from Motherwell to Carluke, South Lanarkshire, while he was at school. He developed an interest in theatre, starring in a production of the musical "Godspell" with a local drama group consisting of youngsters from local schools.

1989: Acting Debut

Brian McCardie began his career in 1989 with an appearance in an episode of EastEnders as Seb.

1990: Early Roles in Television

In 1990, McCardie appeared in the television film Forget About Me as Bunny, and in the series Waterfront Beat as PC Ronnie Barker.

1991: Continuing Role in Waterfront Beat

McCardie continued his role as PC Ronnie Barker in Waterfront Beat in 1991.

1995: Role in Rob Roy

In 1995, McCardie portrayed Alasdair alongside Liam Neeson in the blockbuster film, Rob Roy.

2012: Line of Duty Role Begins

Brian McCardie started portraying organised crime boss John Thomas "Tommy" Hunter in the series Line of Duty in 2012.

2014: Line of Duty Role Ends

Brian McCardie's role as John Thomas "Tommy" Hunter in Line of Duty ended in 2014.

2020: Connolly Play Cancelled

In 2020, McCardie performed his self-penned one-man play Connolly at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast. Unfortunately, the cancellation of the 2020 Edinburgh Festival meant he lost the opportunity to present it in a six-week run in Edinburgh's Cowgate, where James Connolly was born and raised.