... new mediums and today we can enjoy storytelling in many formats. Explore our list of Welsh writers to find DylanThomas, Alexander Cordell, Craig Thomas, Dick Francis, Bertrand Russell, Ian Hislop and ...
DylanThomas
Poet, author of 'Under Milkwood' drunk genius with unpleasant character (Swansea Jack?). Died in America.
Connection: From Swansea.
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Caitlin Thomas
A wonderful writer. 'Leftover Life to Kill' is a phenomenal work.
Connection: She was Welsh and married to some bloke called Dylan Thomas.
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... Milk Wood (1972): A whimsical adaptation of DylanThomas' play, featuring a star-studded cast.
Later Career:
The Ref (1994): A dark comedy where she plays a sharp-tongued ...
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Richard Hopkins, my beloved father, resting in eternal peace... 🏴 “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” DylanThomas pic.twitter.com/LbOegtGa9b — Anthony Hopkins (@AnthonyHopkins) April ...
... 2003 he starred in the ITV1 TV drama series 'P.O.W.' as corporal Alfie Harris, a British spy. Also, he read 'Fern Hill' in, what I call (after seeing Under Milk Wood in the new theatre), his 'DylanThomas ...
James James
Son of Evan James, wrote the music of the Welsh National Anthem.
Connection: From Pontypridd.
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It's a shame DylanThomas didn't appreciate the sentiment.
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Idris Davies
Known for his anthology of poetry, especially 'Gwalia Deserta'. He chronicled life in Wales during the 'depression'. Also, a drinking partner (when they came to Rhymney) of a young DylanThomas ...
... He had the most amazing study- filled with books, not only his own but DylanThomas and co. He was a lovely man and very generous. Above all else he was a great lover of Wales and his heritage. Also, we ...
Vernon Watkins
Poetry. Ballad of Mari Lwyd (1941), Death Bell (1954), and Affinities (1962).
Connection: Born in Maesteg in 1907 and lived on Gower.
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... DylanThomas and Richard Burton were also from England.
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Hello, my family is from Wales on both sides, Mom and Dad. I can go back as far a five generations of lineage still ...
... of DylanThomas and Vernon Watkins. Last known as Prof. of Art, Dulwich College, London UK. Has had exhibits in Tate Gallery in London.
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Richard Davies was born Dennis Wilfred Davies on 25 January 1926 in Dowlais, near Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, the son of a railway guard. He went on to become one of the most familiar Welsh character actors ...
Richard Walter Burton was born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr. on 10 November 1925 at 2 Dan-y-bont, Pontrhydyfen, a small mining village in the Afan Valley of West Glamorgan. He was the twelfth of thirteen ...
... by:RedPalace She has starred in numerous films including "the Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy, "Bend it like Beckham," "Atonement," "Love actually" and DylanThomas biopic "The edge of love."
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Leslie Norris
One of the most important Welsh poets and short-story writers of the 20th century. Friend of DylanThomas, etc. Well published.
Connection: Born in Wales
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Augustus Edwin John was born on 4 January 1878 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire — the third of four children of Edwin William John, a Welsh solicitor, and his wife Augusta. His older sister was the painter Gwen ...
... and his father Augustus, in 'Caitlin - Life With DylanThomas', the autobiography of Dylan Thomas' wife. Caspar and Caitlin were teenage sweethearts. comment by:TedRowcliffeCaspar John's wife Mary was quite ...