Scientists seem to spend so much time behind-the-scenes it's actually rare for someone to gain enough public aknoledgement to appear on a famous list. When this happens it's usually because their discoveries ...
The bubbly Celtic personality seems to be perfect for TV and our list of Welsh celebrities, presenters, comedians, beauty queens and even talent show winners shows this! You'll find popular celebs like ...
Every town, village and remote little hamlet in Wales has a resident artist. It's nice to know that this art and craft tradition is as strongas ever and the proof is here within our list of famous Welsh ...
Glynis Johns
Actress with Welsh parents
Glynis Johns, the acclaimed actress, captivated audiences with her talent and charm throughout a career that spanned several decades. Born on November 5, 1923, ...
John Phillips
Numerous film, TV and radio productions, including 'Z-Cars' and 'Sergeant Cork'.
Connection: Born in Wales. Does anyone know where? - Ed.
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Mervyn Johns
Acted in 'Dead of Night', 'Moby Dick', '80,000 Suspects', 'Jamaica Inn' and in over seventy more films!
Connection: Born in Pembroke, West Wales.
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John Morgan
One of the most recognised people in Canada after eight seasons on CBC as performer and write for the 'Royal Canadian Air Farce'. His strong Welsh accent can be heard in most of the characters ...
John Rhys-Davies
Played Indi's friend in 'Raiders of the Lost Arc', Gimli the dwarf in the 'Lord of the Rings' and the professor in TV series 'Sliders'.
Connection: Welsh parents, raised in Ammanford.
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John Jones
West End actor and singer. Appears in Lloyd-Webbers 'Phantom of the opera' in London's West End.
Connection: Born in Burryport.
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Karl Johnson
Excellent actor, some film and many stage credits since the early eighties.
Connection: Born in Wales.
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Theatre includes 'Mean Tears' by Peter Gill, political ...
Jimmy Johnston
London West End appearances in 'Barnham', 'Les Mis', 'Miss Saigon', 'Heathcliff' and 'Oaklahoma'. Only actor to play every male part in 'Cats' in the West End. Twice nominated for the prestigious ...
John Hefin
Head of drama at BBC Wales, 1970's- 1980's.
Connection: Welsh film and television director.
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Co-founded the film and television course at Aberystwyth University.
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John Williams
Composer incorporated Welsh lullaby into the film, 'Empire of the Sun'.
Connection: Born in America, of Welsh descent? Please let us know if any one has more information - Ed.
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John Hughes
Wrote the famous hymn 'Guide me o thou great Redeemer' or 'Cwm Rhonda' as it called in Welsh. Sung at rugby matches and funerals, including the Queen Mum's funeral.
Connection: Lived in Tonteg, ...
John Sicolo
Once threw Kurt Cobain of rock band Nirvana out of the club for not paying to get in. Cobain was there to watch his girlfriend, Courtney Love play with her band Hole. Cobain is said to have ...
Olivia John
Many TV and film appearances along with a highly successful music career. Stars in 'Greece' with John Travolta. Massive world-wide hit with her singles 'Country Roads' and 'Let's get Physical'.
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John Davies
Composer of 'Swansea Town' as recorded by Harry Secombe, Max Boyce and the Morriston Orpheus Choir, among others.
Connection: Born in Swansea.
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John Thomas
In 1861 he was named 'Pencerdd Gwalia' (Chief Musician of Wales) and appointed Harpist to Queen Victoria in 1871.
Connection: Born in Bridgend, Glamorgan, 1826 to John and Catherine Thomas. ...
John Roberts
Celebrated 19th century Welsh harpist, violinist and romany story-teller. Played with his nine sons for Queen Victoria at Pale Hall 1889.
Connection: Born Rhiwlas Isaf, Denbigh.
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