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 Welsh … 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
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, where she developed an early interest in acting. Her passion for the performing arts led her to the Royal Welsh … 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.
Weeks made her screen debut in the early 2000s, appearing in various television shows and films such as “Stig of … 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 that showcased his natural flair for the craft. Recognising his potential, Sheen went on to study drama at the Royal … 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 who were both teachers. He has a brother, Alun and a sister, Siwan.
Ioan Gruffudd started his acting career at … 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 began far from the world of espionage.
His early life was shaped by a diverse background. His father, a decorated … Read the rest
Born: 15 April 1979, Pontypool, Wales.
Growing up in the small Welsh town of Aberbargoed, nestled in the Rhymney Valley, Luke Evans spent his childhood with his parents, Yvonne and David Evans, and his older sister. From an early age, Evans showed an interest in singing and acting, participating in school productions and local theatre groups.
Following … 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 including Portugal and Oxfordshire, England, before finally settling in Bournemouth. This constant relocation had a significant impact on Bale, who … 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 London, Egerton began his acting career in 2013 with a small role in the TV series “Lewis.”
However, it was … 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 spans over six decades, marked by versatility and critical acclaim.
Anthony Hopkins was born to Annie Muriel (née Yeates) and … Read the rest
