Robin Laing


Robin Laing is a Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of Edward Heffron in the HBO series Band of Brothers and as DI Donald in River City.
Born in Dundee, Laing began acting at a young age, joining an Arbroath theatre company, performing there in productions such as Trainspotting, portraying the character of Renton. He studied Drama at Fife College.
Laing's participation in Band of Brothers led to a friendship with Heffron, whom he played, until Heffron's passing in 2013. Laing joined the cast of River City in 2012, and would appear regularly on it until 2017, and also appeared on Waterloo Road in a recurring role. Other appearances include in the films Filth and Outlaw King.
Laing resides in London.

Radio

DateTitleRoleDirectorStation
Sex for VolunteersDouglasKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play
Daniel and MaryDanielKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio Scotland Drama
The Ca'd'oro CafeBillyKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play
La Princesse de ClèvesNemoursKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 3 Drama on 3
The VanishingJean-Pierre Gallo
Manager
Kirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Saturday Play
'Read byKirsteen CameronBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading
Down and Out in AuchangaishDonnieKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play
The Other OneDadKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour Drama
Mary StuartLeicesterGaynor MacfarlaneBBC Radio 3 Drama on 3
Albion StreetJamieGaynor MacfarlaneBBC Radio Scotland Drama
The Truth About HawaiiDavidKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 15 Minute Drama
'ArchieGaynor MacfarlaneBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Drama
FearThe PianistKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 3 Drama on 3