Mini Biography
Born: 2 September 1983, Aberystwyth, Wales.
Elen Rhys grew up surrounded by the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of her homeland, she developed a passion for the performing arts early on. She attended Ysgol Penweddig, a Welsh-medium secondary school, where her interest in acting began to flourish. She pursued formal training at the prestigious Royal Welsh College … Read the rest
Born: 13 May 1985Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales.
Iwan Rheon’s father, a successful businessman, and his mother, a schoolteacher, provided a nurturing atmosphere that encouraged his creative pursuits. At the age of five, his family relocated from Carmarthen to Cardiff.
Iwan Rheon’s educational journey began at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, a Welsh-medium school where he developed not just … Read the rest
Born: 8 April 1944, Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Hywel Bennett was a charismatic Welsh actor who left his mark on both the silver screen and the living room. His journey began in a Welsh-speaking household, but a move to South London at the age of four introduced him to the “London-Welsh” accent that would later grace his performances. Bennett … Read the rest
Born: 10 November 1925, Pontrhydyfen, Neath Port Talbot, Wales.
Richard Burton wasn’t born under the glitz of Hollywood. Born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr., he was the twelfth child of a Welsh coal miner and poverty marked his early life. Yet, a chance encounter with a schoolmaster named Philip Burton changed his destiny. Recognising the young Richard’s potential, Philip … Read the rest
Born: 20 May 1958, Stanleytown, Glamorgan, Wales.
Paul Whitehouse, a name synonymous with British sketch comedy, boasts a career rich with unforgettable characters and side-splitting humour. Born in Wales, his background is a unique blend of influences. His father, a coal miner, instilled a strong work ethic, while his opera singer mother sparked a creative streak that … Read the rest
Born: 30 July 1976, Mold, Flintshire, Wales.
Siân Gibson is a Welsh actress and writer who has carved a niche for herself in British comedy. Gibson’s early life was a blend of a supportive family – her father a builder, her mother a housewife – and a budding passion for performance. This passion found its outlet in the … Read the rest
Born: 1 February 1942, Colwyn Bay, Wales.
While his father served in the Royal Air Force, young Terry Jones’s childhood unfolded by the Welsh seaside. His family nurtured a love for the arts, his grandparents managed a local operatic society, a hint of the performer to come.
Education proved to be a springboard for Jones’s talents. At Oxford … Read the rest
Born: ” 26 July 1978, Ystradgynlais, Powys, Wales.
Eve Myles in the heart of Wales, wasn’t your typical aspiring actress. While other children in her profession perhaps dreamt of Hollywood, young Eve harboured a passion for boxing. However, a broken knuckle from a rogue punch redirected her focus. Her interest in storytelling found a new outlet in the … Read the rest
Born: 8 November 1974, Cardiff, Wales.
Matthew Rhys Evans grew up in a Welsh-speaking household. His parents, both educators, instilled in him a deep appreciation for his cultural heritage and the arts. Rhys attended Welsh-medium schools, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, where his passion for acting began to flourish. At 17, after … Read the rest
Born: 8 May 1987, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales.
Aneurin Barnard’s first foray into the world of theatre came at the age of eleven when he joined the Bridgend County Youth Theatre. His talent was evident, and he continued to develop his skills throughout his school years at Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari. In 2008, he graduated from the Royal Welsh … Read the rest
