Emrys James
Shakespearean actor, plus many theatre and TV parts 1960-1989.
Connection: Born and raised in Machynlleth.
comment by:samjam
Emrys James was my Grandads Cousin and we are very proud ...
James Coombes
Many acting roles - mainly television, guest appearances in BBC series 'Take the High Road', 'Capital City', 'Holby City'. Also in several TV adverts.
Connection: Born in Newport, Monmouthshire. ...
Buddug James
Buddug specialises in trouser roles. She has performed Gluck's Orfeo in North America, Dardano in Handel?s Amadigi in New York and Europe and Cherubino in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro in Tokyo ...
Haydn James
Dr. Haydn James is conductor of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir.
Connection: Born in Wales.
comment by:DonGeraldo
BSc (hons. Physics) from University College of Wales, Aberystwyth ...
Evan James
Along with his son James wrote the words of the Welsh National Anthem 'Hen Wlad fy Nhadau'.
Connection: From Pontypridd.
comment by:MalcolmX
Owned an Inn in Bedwellty, Monmouthshire ...
James James
Son of Evan James, wrote the music of the Welsh National Anthem.
Connection: From Pontypridd.
comment by:MalcolmX
It's a shame Dylan Thomas didn't appreciate the sentiment.
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Frank James
My father was the principal tenor with the Welsh National Opera for fourteen years
Connection: Born and bred in Cardiff. Principal tenor with the Welsh Nation Opera in 1950's
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James Riley
'Little Orphan Annie'
Connection: 'The Hoosier Poet'. His mother was descendant of Welsh immigrants.
comment by:houyhnhnm
See http://www.jameswhitcombriley.com/geneology.htm
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James Cooke
Assisting Dr Price and Myfyr Morganng in their literary work.
Connection: Well known publican and druid in 19th century Pontypridd. Close literary friend of Dr Price and Myfyr Morgannwg - ...
James Monroe
James Monroe was the fifth president of the united states from 1817-1825. Monroe fought in the revolutionary war in many important battles, including Trenton, Monmouth, Brandywine, and Germantown. ...
Jesse James
Notorious and misunderstood 'Wild West' outlaw.
Connection: Welsh Grandfather. Family originated in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
comment by:set1941
His father came from Pembrokeshi ...
James Whittaker
Painted a hundred and ninety-one water-colours. Two in the Victoria and Albert museum in London. One in the Walkers Art Gallery in Liverpool. and in the Manchester city Art Gallery.
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James Skyrme
Captain of the ranger, one of black bart's ships.
Connection: Was known to be a welshman.
comment by:MalcolmX
One of his legs was shot away in this action but he kept fighting!
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James Williams
Sailed as a hand on board the george galley from amsterdam in 1724. Conspiring with a foremast hand one john gow to bring about a mutiny.
Connection: James williams was known to be a welshman. ...
James Clayton
Water colour artist
Connection: 1891 -1929 lived in Liverpool and Cemaes Bay, Anglesey. Exhibited extensively at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.
comment by:cwmcottage
Would ...
James Jones
Father of Rory Jones, TV drama director.
Connection: Born in Wales. Does anyone know where? - Ed.
comment by:cottage
His parents lived Brynmill and Uplands, Swansea.
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James Dingsdale
Director of film documentaries charting the historical and present North Wales.
Connection: Born and raised in North Wales.
comment by:aviaviv
Directed such independent short ...
Carwyn James
Writer, journalist, educator and the rugby coach who invented the 'get your retaliation in first' school of rugby.
Connection: From Cefneithin in Carmarthenshire.
comment by:LionKing
Rubgy ...
Leighton James
Football (Soccer) player. Leighton James grabbed himself an enviable fifty-four caps in the 1970's and 1980's.
Connection: Born in Llechwr, near Swansea.
comment by:AllRightNow
He ...