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- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Welsh born writer/director, in 2003 directed a short film "Samurai Monogatari" telling the tale of a Samurai waiting to be executed. The short was in Japanese language and starred students from Tokyo who were studying at Cardiff University at the time.
In 2003 he also graduated with an MA in Scriptwriting for Film and Television at the University of Glamorgan but it was not until 2006 that he would see his first major production with the self-penned feature "Footsteps". In 2006 the film premiered at the Swansea Bay Film Festival where it was awarded the prize for "Best Film", it has since gone on to receive critical acclaim and is due to be released in the US through extreme cinema label, Unearthed Films in summer 2007.
Currently he is directing a documentary for Christine Hakim Films in Indonesia entitled "The Mystic Arts of Indonesia: Pencak Silat". The documentary is one of a five episode series covering the cultural heritage of Indonesia and is expected to broadcast once the series is complete in 2008.
Following this he is expected to begin work on a second feature in summer 2007.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Richard Harrington was born on 12 March 1975 in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Hinterland (2013), The Crown (2016) and Poldark (2015).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Steve Speirs was born on February 22, 1965 in Troedyrhiw, near Merthyr Tydfil, Wales as Steven Roberts. He is an actor and writer, known for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Eragon (2006). He has been married to Joanna since 2012. They have two children. He was previously married to Julia, with whom he had two children.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Philip Madoc was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, and attended Twyn School. He became interested in acting when he was a teenager. He studied at the University of Vienna and pursued a theatrical career by attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. During the 1960s, he became a familiar face on British television, often cast in sinister roles due to his dark looks and deep voice. He became particularly familiar to fans of fantasy television, playing five different roles on The Avengers (1961) and four different roles on Doctor Who (1963). Into the 1970s and the guest appearances kept coming, including comedies such as Dad's Army (1968) (as a U-Boat captain in one of the most famous scenes on British TV) and The Good Life (1975). Although widely respected as a versatile actor adept at accents, Madoc never really became a star until 1981, when he portrayed former British prime minister David Lloyd George on an acclaimed television series, The Life and Times of David Lloyd George (1981). Madoc has not been short of work for the last 40 years, a rare accomplishment for an actor, and has worked on films, radio and on the stage as well as his prolific television career. Madoc died of cancer in 2012.- Alan David was born on 29 December 1947 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for The Painted Veil (2006), Wimbledon (2004) and The Oxford Murders (2008).
- Jack Parry-Jones is a Welsh actor known for The Crown (2019), Moon Dogs (2016) and Our Girl (2016). Born in Merthyr Tydfil in the Welsh Valleys, Jack went on to study at RADA. In 2017, Jack won multiple awards for his leading role in the independent film and festival favorite, Moon Dogs. This included winning a BAFTA Cymru Best Actor Award (nominated alongside Michael Sheen) and a Jury Award for Best Actor at Newport Beach Film Festival.
- Actor
- Writer
Ivor Barry was born on 12 April 1919 in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Weird Science (1985), Encounter (1952) and Festival (1960). He was married to Helen Joy Brameld. He died on 12 December 2006 in Woodland Hills, California, USA.- Producer
- Actor
- Director
Jonny Owen was born on 4 July 1971 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He is a producer and actor, known for I Believe in Miracles (2015), Svengali (2013) and Torchwood (2006).- Actor
- Director
Ian Hughes was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He is known for Doom (2005), Torchwood (2006) and Robin Hood (2006).- Donna Edwards was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. She is known for Belonging (2000), Rebecca's Daughters (1992) and Off to Philadelphia in the Morning (1978).
- Derek Pollitt was born in 1926 in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Doctor Who: Shada (1992), Doctor Who (1963) and The Body Stealers (1969). He died on 11 July 2010 in Surrey, England, UK.
- Andrew Lennon was born on 27 April 1973 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, South Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Protein, House of America (1997) and That's My Chair, That Is (2019).
- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Director
Antony Smith was born on 29 August 1975 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, South Wales, UK. Antony is a producer and director, known for Viking: The Berserkers (2014), King Arthur: Excalibur Rising (2017) and Kronin.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ian Watkins was born on 30 July 1977 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, South Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Reading and Leeds Festival (2009), Guitar Hero: World Tour (2008) and The Legend of Don Williams (2008).- Powys Thomas was born on 25 December 1925 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Jesus of Nazareth (1956), The Black Arrow (1951) and Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957). He was married to Ann Morrish. He died on 22 June 1977 in Pontypool, Wales, UK.
- Clyde Pollitt was born on 17 April 1924 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1982) and The Wars of the Roses (1989). He died on 10 November 1989 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
- Producer
- Actor
- Cinematographer
John Ninnis was born on 16 June 1977 in Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. He is a producer and actor, known for Mummy Fell Asleep (2009), Virgil Vigilante (2005) and Dead Dad (2015).- Johnny Owen was born on 7 January 1956 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, South Wales, UK. He died on 4 November 1980 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Owen Money was born in May 1947 in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Aladdin (2001), Satellite City (1996) and Owen Money: Made in Wales (2001).- Timothy Evans was born on 20 November 1924 in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr, Wales, UK. He died on 9 March 1950 in HMP Pentonville, London, England, UK.
- Costume Designer
Laura Ashley was born on 7 September 1925 in Dolwais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. She was a costume designer, known for The Choice (1976) and Home on Sunday (1979). She was married to Bernard Ashley. She died on 17 September 1985 in Gloucestershire, England, UK.- Amy Starling was born on 15 July 1982 in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for Torchwood (2006), Caught in the Act (2008) and Eros Unleashed (2006).
- Producer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
The eldest son of a family of Irish and Sephardi Spanish descent; Handley began his film-making career as a background artist in the 2002 Danny Boyle film, "28 Days Later", where he starred (albeit un-credited) as one of the "Infected".
He then joined the ITV Wales soap opera, "Nuts and Bolts", where he worked as a production runner. It was during his time, on "Nuts and Bolts" that Handley met Director Geoff Evans. The two would later collaborate (with Handley assuming writing duties and Evans directing) on a number of short films; the most prolific of which, "On All Floors" was produced as part of the 2002 UK Film Council/Sgrin "Screen Gems" initiative and when on to receive international distribution, at a number of high-profile film festivals. In the United Kingdom, "On All Floors" was frequently shown in cinemas before that year's James Bond film, "Die Another Day".
In 2004 Handley began work as a script editor on a number of television drama series; a career which he enjoyed until 2009, when he withdrew from the industry in order to care for his youngest son, whom has autism.
Handley returned, to the industry, in 2014; by working as a script supervisor and producer on a number of short films; before joining the crew of web drama series, "Whovians"; where he was soon promoted from camera operator to associate producer and director. The latter saw him direct three episodes of the second series, including the series finale "The Parting of the Ways".
Growing up in Merthyr Tydfil, Handley was all too aware of the Aberfan Disaster of 21st October 1966; a tragic event which saw the deaths of 118 children and 26 adults, when a massive tip of coal waste engulfed the a village school within the Merthyr Tydfil borough. Handley's maternal grandfather, Merlin Davies - a miner at the nearby Merthyr Vale Colliery - was one of the first on the scene and was involved in the effort to rescue those still buried beneath the thousands of tons of coal waste. A maternal cousin - a schoolboy - was trapped in the rubble of the school and was one of the few survivors. To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the tragedy, Handley drew upon his family's experiences and directed a short film, "Sorrow"; which explored the grief felt by a mother who's son died in the disaster. Handley worked closely with award-winning Welsh television writers and actors, Boyd Clack and Kirsten Jones (creators of the BBC Wales series, "High Hopes") to write the film, which was released in April 2017.- Leslie Norris was born on 21 May 1921 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. Leslie was a writer, known for Blackberries (2005). Leslie died on 6 April 2006 in Provo, Utah, USA.
- Soundtrack
John Hughes was born on 22 November 1873 in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. John died on 14 May 1932 in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, Wales, UK.- Art Department
- Visual Effects
- Director
Andrew Oakes was born and raised in the South Wales valley town of Merthyr Tydfil. Being the son of renowned science fiction, horror, and fantasy illustrator, Terry Oakes, Andrew started drawing and creating comics and stories from a young age, and became a keen film fan before the age of ten.
Over the years, he grew interested in film making, and film making techniques, but chose to study animation at university instead. Dissatisfied with the UK animation industry after graduating, Andrew started looking at film again. He story-boarded several shorts and features over the next few years, and directed two short films with his friend and co-founder of Intercept Studios, Ashra Jayatilaka.
Due to other work commitments and medical issues, both Andrew and Ashra put the filmmaking part of Intercept Studios aside for several years, but continued to provide other services including design, illustration, and motion graphics.
As of mid 2016, Andrew and Ashra are developing numerous new projects for the big and small screen, whilst continuing to build Intercept Studios into a multi platform media company working with international collaborators and clients.
Andrew also produces music under The Guilty Spark alias, and runs ARK Records.- Ken Jones was born on 11 October 1931 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He was married to Kathleen. He died on 26 September 2019 in the UK.
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ray Meehan was born on 10 January 1941 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. Ray is known for Superman (1978), Never Say Never Again (1983) and Mission to Mars (2000).- Ralph Hallett was born in January 1930 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for A Man for All Seasons (1957), Hilda Lessways (1959) and Television World Theatre (1957). He died in December 1982 in Liverpool, England, UK.
- Aubrey Jones was born on 20 November 1911 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He was married to Joan Godfrey-Isaacs. He died on 10 April 2003.
- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Art Department
Glenn Lewis was born on 3 November 1977 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He is an editor, known for Antiques Roadshow (1979), The Sky at Night (1957) and Around the World in 80 Days (2009).- Leah-Marie Williams was born on 20 December 1987 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for Children in Need (2003) and The Xtra Factor (2004).
- Bryn Jones was born on 14 February 1912 in Penyard, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939). He died on 18 October 1985 in Palmers Green, London, England, UK.
- Kim Howells was born on 27 November 1946 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. He has been married to Eirlys Davies since 22 September 1983. They have three children. He was previously married to Jane Perryman.
- Tudor Evans was born on 14 December 1908 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. Tudor died on 31 October 1986 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
- Actor
Tudor Hayes was born on 14 March 1920 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He was an actor. He died on 8 September 2011 in Hemet, California, USA.- Jason Howard was born on 8 September 1959 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for The Gondoliers (1997), Faust (1996) and Welsh Greats (2008).
- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Twm Burrows was born on 14 November 1997 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He is a director and writer, known for Saudade (2017), Better Men (2016) and Disposable (2016).- Actress
Joan Cowick was born on 31 August 1912 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. She was an actress. She was married to Patrick Murray Sullivan and Erik Lynneberg. She died on 8 March 2004 in Laguna Beach, California, USA.- Additional Crew
Adrian Wyatt was born on 1 August 1936 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. Adrian is known for The Secret of Eel Island (2004) and Morse's Oxford (1993). Adrian died on 20 December 2021 in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, UK.- Gwyn A. Williams was born on 30 September 1925 in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil. He died on 16 November 1995 in Cardiff, Wales.
- Rhys Drakins was born on 21 June 1993 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. Rhys is an actor, known for Jade Dynasty: New Fantasy (2022) and I Married a Monster on a Hill.
- Vernon Rees was born on 24 February 1923 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He died in 1983 in Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
- Frank T. Davies was born on 12 August 1904 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. He was married to Ada Eleanor "Nell" Bennett. He died on 23 September 1981 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.