Actors : Movie, TV and Theatre stars with roots in Wales

Terry Jones Actor, Writer, Presenter and Python! From Colwyn Bay, Wales Born in Colwyn Bay during WW2 (1st February 1942) Terence Graham Parry Jones found fame and success as an actor, writer, comedian, screenwriter, film director and historian. A member of the Monty Python comedy team first broadcast by the BBC in 1969. Graduating from Oxford University with a degree in English, Terry and writing partner Michael Palin (Oxford students together) wrote and performed for several high-profile...

More exceptional talent from Pontypool Another exceptional Welsh actor Luke (George) Evans was born in Pontypool and grew up in Aberbargoed, the son Yvonne and David Evans. At seventeen he moved to Cardiff later winning a scholarship to the London Studio Centre graduating in 2000. Has appeared in various West End theatre productions and many movies already!    

Rob Brydon Actor From Port Talbot, Wales Rob appeared in and co-wrote hit BBC series 'Marion and Jeff'. Rob has also hosted his own BBC chat show. Born Baglan in Port Talbot on 3rd May 1965 Robert Brydon Jones accepted his MBE saying it was on behalf of  "short Welshmen everywhere", actually it was a just reward for his excellent work for charities including Tenovus. A comedian, actor, presenter on radio and television. A singer and impressionist. Rob Brydon is another amazing talent from the Port Talbot...

Charles Dale Mostly famous as Dennis Stringer from UK ITV soap 'Coronation Street'. He's also been the chef in 'The Lakes' and has also appeared in a raft of other TV programmes including 'Paradise Heights' for the BBC.

Windsor Davies 'It ain't half hot mum', 'Never The Twain' and TV movie 'Grand Slam' along with many other appearances. Aged 88 Windsor died in January 2019.  

Ruth Jones Best known for playing Kelly in 'Fat Friends'. Also appears as Myfanwy the barmaid in the hit BBC comedy 'Little Britain'!