He has been married to Elaine McCausland since 1979. They have three daughters—Lois, Jaime (also an actress), and Ellie-Rae—and he has often spoken about his desire to stay healthy for his grandchildren.
Winstone is notoriously candid about the industry, often criticizing modern casting trends like social media requirements and remote auditions, which he believes lack the "chemistry" essential to filmmaking. Ray Winstone
His breakthrough came at 17 when director Alan Clarke cast him in Scum (1977). Clarke reportedly chose him not for his reading ability, but for the way he walked down a corridor—like a fighter. He has been married to Elaine McCausland since 1979
Winstone’s career is defined by his ability to play characters with "honesty and intensity," ranging from brutal criminals to historical figures. His breakthrough came at 17 when director Alan
After his 1997 resurgence in Gary Oldman's Nil by Mouth , he delivered a career-defining performance as Gary "Gal" Dove in the 2000 crime thriller Sexy Beast .
He remains active, recently receiving the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award in 2025 and continuing his role in The Gentlemen . A Life in Sicily and Essex