Dafydd Hywel
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 4, 1945 in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
- Died
- March 23, 2023 (aged 77)
- Active Years
- 1975–2016 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Dafydd Hywel was a Welsh actor born on December 4, 1945, in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom. He worked extensively in television roles and films in both the Welsh and English mediums. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous projects, including Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in 2016, Off to Philadelphia in the Morning in 1978, and The Blackheath Poisonings in 1992. His television credits also include appearances in the series Stella, where he played the character Glen Brennig, as well as Pobol y Cwm and Keeping Faith. He passed away on March 23, 2023, at the age of 77 in Wales, United Kingdom.
Career overview
Dafydd Hywel was a Welsh actor born on December 4, 1945, in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales. He worked extensively in television roles and films in both Welsh and English mediums, with his career beginning as early as 1969 or 1975 depending on the source record. Throughout his career, he built a substantial body of work encompassing numerous credits in both movies and television shows.
Among his film credits, Hywel appeared in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in 2016, Off to Philadelphia in the Morning in 1978, and The Blackheath Poisonings in 1992. On television, he was widely recognized for his work in various series. He was noted for playing the character Glen Brennig in the Sky1 television comedy drama series Stella, and he also starred in the television programs Pobol y Cwm and Keeping Faith.
Hywel passed away on March 23, 2023, at the age of 77 in Wales, United Kingdom. Following his death, tributes were paid to the actor, acknowledging his extensive contributions to television and film throughout his professional life.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- The Crown (2016) as Shopkeeper
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) as Isle - Farmer
- The Miners' Strike (2015) as Self - Presenter
- The Indian Doctor (2010) as Ceri Joseph
- Perfect Day: The Millennium (2006) as Lazy Eye
- Undertaking Betty (2002) as Gravedigger
- The Bench (2001) as Wynford Thomas
- Arthur's Dyke (2001) as Detective
- Border Cafe (2000) as Eryl
- Harpur and Iles: Protection (1997) as Det. Supt. Hubert Scott
- Peak Practice (1993) as George Drew
- Rebecca's Daughters (1992) as Rhodri Hughes
- The Winter Stallion (1992) as Howard
- Stanley and the Women (1991) as Taff Wyndham
- Come Home Charlie and Face Them (1990) as Gwyn-The-Boots
- The Angry Earth (1989) as Evan
- Becca (1988) as Dai
- Out Of Love (1988) as Thomas Price
- The Cambrian Coast: Machynlleth to Barmouth (1988) as Narrator
- Boy Soldier (1987) as Sergeant Crane
- Coming Up Roses (1987) as Trevor
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Thomas Price
- The Happy Alcoholic (1984)
- The Life and Times of David Lloyd George (1981) as Gwyn Williams
- Afternoon of War (1980)
- Changing Gear (1979) as Stan
- Armchair Thriller (1978) as Graves
- Blood on the Stars (1975)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dafydd Hywel best known for?
Dafydd Hywel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Crown (2016), Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), Undertaking Betty (2002), Hardcore (2004).
When and where was Dafydd Hywel born?
Dafydd Hywel was born on December 4, 1945 in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. They passed away on March 23, 2023.
How many credits does Dafydd Hywel have?
Dafydd Hywel has 28 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1975 and 2016.
What is Dafydd Hywel's background in cinema and television?
Dafydd Hywel was a Welsh actor born on December 4, 1945, in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom. He worked extensively in television roles and films in both the Welsh and English mediums. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous projects, including Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in 2016, ...
Dafydd Hywel by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Crown (2016) as Shopkeeper — aged about 70
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) as Isle - Farmer — aged about 70
- Peak Practice (1993) as George Drew — aged about 47
- Undertaking Betty (2002) as Gravedigger — aged about 56
- Armchair Thriller (1978) as Graves — aged about 32
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