Trystan Gravelle was born on 4 May 1981 in the village of Trimsaran, near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, and remains a proud, Welsh-speaking son of the area. He attended Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade and was a member of the Llanelli Youth Theatre and the National Youth Theatre of Wales between 1997 and 1999, before training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and joining the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Early stage and screen roles included Shakespearean and classical work with the RSC and appearances in productions such as 'Chosen' and 'A Way of Life'. He went on to build a substantial screen career, playing Christopher Marlowe opposite Rhys Ifans and Vanessa Redgrave in the film Anonymous (2011), Victor Colleano in the ITV period drama Mr Selfridge (2013-2016), and Baldwin in the Sky series A Discovery of Witches. Since 2022 he has played Ar-Pharazon in Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and in 2023 appeared in the BBC's Great Expectations.
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Welsh actor known for Mr Selfridge, A Discovery of Witches and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Trystan Gravelle
Actor from Trimsaran, Llanelli
Born and raised in Trimsaran, near Llanelli, a Welsh speaker and former member of the National Youth Theatre of Wales and Llanelli Youth Theatre.
Gravelle was named one of Screen International's 'Stars of Tomorrow' in 2012, the same year he joined the cast of Mr Selfridge as restaurant assistant manager Victor Colleano. His screen career has continued to grow internationally, with roles in Baptiste, Quiz and, since 2022, a major recurring part as Ar-Pharazon in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. He is also fondly remembered from Wales for his early stage work with the National Youth Theatre of Wales and Llanelli Youth Theatre.
Career Highlights
Played Christopher Marlowe opposite Rhys Ifans and Vanessa Redgrave in Anonymous (2011)
Played Victor Colleano in ITV's Mr Selfridge, 2013-2016
Plays Ar-Pharazon in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, 2022-present
ℹ️ Trystan Gravelle was born on the 4th of May, 1981, in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Born and raised in Trimsaran, near Llanelli, a Welsh speaker and former member of the National Youth Theatre of Wales and Llanelli Youth Theatre.
From: ilurveTrystan
He is so very hot and I love him!
From: EstelSeren
He's a really talented actor and an inspiration for me. He was amazing in 'Chosen' and I loved his 'Benvolio' too. Was really surprised to see him in 'A470' and he was rather impressive in that too! I can't wait to see him as 'Lysander' in a midsummer night's dream in February! He's very good looking too, of course!
From: katedamon
He's very convincing, I thought he was so funny, good job!
From: TrystansNo1Fan
I think he's great! Definitly the best and most talented actor in the world. I loved his Lysander last year and his 'William' in as you like it was so funny. I'm taking drama for gcse next year and he's certainly been a great inspiration for me. I can't wait to see what he does in the future. I'm sure he'll only keep getting better!
From: TrystansNo1Fan
Does anyone happen to know when trystan's birthday is?
From: daffygirl
Trystan is from Trimsaran, a small village in South Wales situated about four miles from Llanelli. He still has family living in the village.