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Dyfan Dwyfor

Known For
Acting
Born
July 17, 1984 in Criccieth, Wales, UK
Age
42
Active Years
2001–2026 (26 Years)
Total Credits
22 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 17, 1984 Criccieth, Wales, UK 22 credits
22
Total Credits
2001–2026
26 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Dyfan Dwyfor is a Welsh actor who was born in Criccieth, Wales, and lives in London. He attended Ysgol Eifionydd in Porthmadog and Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, subsequently attended Ysgol Glanaethwy, and graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2007. He began his acting career in the drama series Rownd a Rownd on S4C. His first appearance in film was in Oed yr Addewid, known as Age of Promise, which won three awards at BAFTA Cymru and a Golden FIPA. Dwyfor won the Richard Burton Award at the National Eisteddfod in 2004 and received a BAFTA Cymru nomination for his role in the film Y Llyfrgell in 2017. He is a Welsh speaker.

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Career

Career overview

Dyfan Dwyfor is a Welsh actor originally from Criccieth who currently lives in London. His education includes attending Ysgol Eifionydd in Porthmadog and Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, followed by Ysgol Glanaethwy, before graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2007. He is a Welsh speaker and has physical characteristics that include blue and grey eyes, dark brown hair, and a height of five feet ten inches.

His acting career began on television in the S4C drama series Rownd a Rownd. Dwyfor subsequently made his first film appearance in Oed yr Addewid, which translates to Age of Promise, a drama that earned a Golden FIPA and received three awards at BAFTA Cymru. His work in film and performance has also been recognized through additional honors and nominations, including winning the Richard Burton Award at the National Eisteddfod in 2004 and receiving a BAFTA Cymru nomination for his role in the film Y Llyfrgell in 2017.

Across his career, Dwyfor has contributed to the British and Welsh entertainment industries through television, film, and theatre. His professional background includes stage performances with major companies and participation in award-winning productions, reflecting his versatility and his engagement with Welsh-language and British programming.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Little Wing
Together
Men UpNational Theatre Live: Nye
Steeltown MurdersBolan's ShoesY Sŵn
AnnikaYellowbird
A Very English ScandalRequiem
Bang
The Library Suicides
The Passing
OutlanderPrideTitus Andronicus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
RSC Live: As You Like It
I Know You KnowRSC Live: The Comedy of Errors
The Baker
Do Not Go Gentle

Full Filmography

22 titles
  • Little Wing (2026)
  • Together (2025) as Ian
  • Men Up (2024) as Leigh Bennett
  • National Theatre Live: Nye (2024) as Speaker/Luke Williams
  • Steeltown Murders (2023) as DS Vic Jenkins
  • Bolan's Shoes (2023) as Steffan
  • Y Sŵn (2023) as Dafydd Wigley
  • Annika (2021) as Neil Kelly
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  • Yellowbird (2021) as Policeman
  • A Very English Scandal (2018) as George Deakin
  • Requiem (2018) as Ed Fenton
  • Bang (2017) as DI Morgan Riley
  • The Library Suicides (2016) as Dan
  • The Passing (2015) as Iwan
  • Outlander (2014) as Private Hughes
  • Pride (2014) as Lee
  • Titus Andronicus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2014) as Lucius
  • RSC Live: As You Like It (2010) as William
  • I Know You Know (2009) as Paradise Waiter
  • RSC Live: The Comedy of Errors (2009) as Dromio of Ephesus
  • The Baker (2007) as Eggs
  • Do Not Go Gentle (2001) as Stephen

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Dyfan Dwyfor best known for?

Dyfan Dwyfor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bolan's Shoes (2023), Annika (2021), Bang (2017), Outlander (2014).

When and where was Dyfan Dwyfor born?

Dyfan Dwyfor was born on July 17, 1984 in Criccieth, Wales, UK.

How many credits does Dyfan Dwyfor have?

Dyfan Dwyfor has 22 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 2001 and 2026.

What is Dyfan Dwyfor's background in cinema and television?

Dyfan Dwyfor is a Welsh actor who was born in Criccieth, Wales, and lives in London. He attended Ysgol Eifionydd in Porthmadog and Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, subsequently attended Ysgol Glanaethwy, and graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2007. He began his acting career in the drama series Rownd a R...

Dyfan Dwyfor by the numbers

22credits
16films
6TV series
2001–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Outlander (2014) as Private Hughes — aged about 29
  • Bang (2017) as DI Morgan Riley — aged about 32
  • Pride (2014) as Lee — aged about 29
  • Annika (2021) as Neil Kelly — aged about 36
  • The Baker (2007) as Eggs — aged about 22
  • Bolan's Shoes (2023) as Steffan — aged about 38

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