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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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, … Read the rest
Born: 8 November 1974, Cardiff, Wales.
Matthew Rhys is a Welsh actor who has won an Emmy Award for his role as Philip Jennings in the spy drama series The Americans. He was born to Glyn and Helen … 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 … Read the rest
Born: 24 September 1985, Bristol, England.
Kimberley Nixon is was raised in Ynysybwl near Pontypridd, Wales and grew up in a large family with six brothers. She attended Coedylan Comprehensive School, now known as Pontypridd High School, … Read the rest
Born: 25 December 1985, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales.
Perdita Weeks pursued her passion for acting by attending the Roedean School in Brighton. It was during this time that she actively participated in school plays and honed her acting skills. … Read the rest
Born: 5 February 1969, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.
Growing up in Port Talbot, South Wales, Michael Sheen discovered his passion for acting during his teenage years. He attended Glan Afan Comprehensive School where he actively participated in school productions … Read the rest
Born: 6 October 1973, Aberdare, Wales.
Ioan Gruffudd is a Welsh actor who has been known for his roles in film and television series in the UK, the United States and Australia. He was born to Welsh parents … Read the rest
Born: 21 March 1946, Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire, Wales.
Timothy Dalton established himself as a respected British actor with a career spanning theatre, film and television. Though best known for portraying the sophisticated yet steely James Bond, Dalton’s journey … Read the rest
Born: 15 April 1979, Pontypool, Wales.
Luke Evans grew up in Aberbargoed, a small town in the Rhymney Valley of Wales. He was raised by his parents, Yvonne and David Evans, alongside his older sister. From an … Read the rest
Born: 30 January 1974, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Christian Bale was born on to English parents Jenny James, a circus performer, and David Bale, an entrepreneur and activist. Bale’s family moved frequently during his childhood, living in various locations … Read the rest
Born: 10 November 1989, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England.
Taron Egerton grew up in Aberystwyth, Wales, where he developed a passion for acting at a young age. After completing his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in … Read the rest
Born 31 December, 1937, Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales.
Anthony Hopkins is a distinguished Welsh actor known for his profound contributions to film and theatre. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1993 for his services to drama, Hopkins’ career … Read the rest