Russell Jones (actor)
Russell Jones (b. 1978 Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales) is an actor. He was educated at Ysgol Y Creuddyn and Aberystwyth University's Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies.[1]
He embarked on an acting career in 1999 with various roles in small scale theatre all over the UK. In 2001 he landed one of the lead roles in the Welsh language drama series Tipyn o Stad playing the shady Laurence "Stud" Williams for S4C, a role he played for 4 years.
He has since been seen in the UK horror film The Zombie Diaries playing the character Goke as well as playing Tom in the crime thriller NightDragon. Zombie Diaries has since developed a small cult following and is well known amongst zombie fan circles.
Other appearances include Casualty (episode 407, Can't Let Go, 18 October 2003, playing "Max Hart") and as a policeman in an episode of Torchwood, other roles include Roger in Caerdydd for S4C as well as various short films, productions and radio plays.[1][2]
It was recently announced that the sequel to The Zombie Diaries will be released soon under the title World of the Dead: The Zombie Diaries: The Saga Continues.[3]
Musical Career
In late 2010 Rusell Jones redirected his energies into his musical talents and became a founding member for the indie band Cherry White. The band of four regularly play gigs throughout central London and have made a recent debut on the airways on BBC Wales.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Russell Jones". castingcallpro.com. blue compass ltd.
- ↑ "Russell Jones". Imdb. Retrieved 12 October 2009.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/news/ni9042869/