Gerry McLaughlin, a talented individual, hails from Rutherglen, Glasgow, Scotland, and was born on February 13th, 1981. Prior to his move to Manchester in the year 2000, he was known as Gerard, but he later opted to shorten his name to Gerry. This change coincided with his decision to pursue a career in music, specifically as a rock singer, and television presenting.
As fate would have it, Gerry's path crossed with the creators of Channel 4's Shameless and The Accused, leading to a breakthrough in his acting career. This success paved the way for numerous theatre roles, which ultimately led to his return to Scotland. It was during this period that he gained widespread recognition for his appearances in popular BBC comedies such as Burnistoun, Still Game, Only An Excuse?, and Scot Squad.
In addition to his impressive comedic skills, Gerry has also demonstrated his dramatic abilities in various productions. Some of his notable performances include The Crash, From Darkness, Outlander, Swung, and Agatha Raisin. Moreover, his stand-up comedy skills have been showcased at the Glasgow Comedy Festival, where he has delivered back-to-back sold-out shows.