HE is a multi-millionaire and Hollywood royalty but actor Brad Pitt has shown he has a thrifty side.

The 51-year-old kept vintage bikes provided by the Glasgow charity, Common Wheel, that were used in the zombie blockbuster World War Z when it was filmed in the city.

Two years ago Glasgow was transformed to look like the streets of Philadelphia with high-octane scenes shot in George Square.

The charity has also provided bikes for a new film about former British Prime Minister Winston Churchillm, starring Brian Cox, which is currently filming in Edinburgh.

Neil McDonald, from Common Wheel, said: "The props buyer had sourced bikes from us before for World War Z, and told us that the bikes were kept by Brad Pitt.

"We were asked to provide North Korean bikes, for scenes shot in England that were set there but discovered that it was impossible.

"We discovered that English roadster bikes from the 1950s were a good match.

"We gave them five and one of them was a Raleigh roadster in mint green, which was in pretty good condition.

"If Brad took a bike I'd imagine it would be this one. It would be a pretty cool bike to have in Los Angeles.

"We are now getting a couple of bikes ready for the film that's being made about Churchill at the moment.

"We are supplying a Roadster from 1942 with Dunlop War Grade tyres and a 1940 Sun tourer."

Based in Maryhill, Common Wheel provides meaningful activities for people with mental health problems including refurbishing old bikes.