Rhodri Meilir
| Rhodri Meilir | |
|---|---|
 Rhodri Meilir in 2013 | |
| Born |
18 November 1978 Mold, Flintshire, Wales |
| Alma mater | Aberystwyth University |
Rhodri Meilir (born 18 November 1978)[1] is a Welsh actor.
Early life
Meilir was born in Mold, Flintshire. He was educated at Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold, and Aberystwyth University's Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies.[1]
Career
Best known for playing Alfie Butts in the BBC sitcom My Family, Meilir has also appeared in a number of popular television shows such as Afterlife and Terry Pratchett's Hogfather on Sky One. He has also featured in a number of films, including The Baker and the 2014 film Pride, directed by Matthew Warchus. In 2006, he appeared in the Doctor Who episode "The Runaway Bride".
He is well known on Welsh television for his roles in an extensive range of shows including Y Pris, Caerdydd, Teulu, Tipyn o Stad, and Cyw. He plays the lead role of Trefor the taxi driver in Gwlad yr Astra Gwyn, for which he received a BAFTA Cymru nomination as best actor in 2013, and was the original Rapsgaliwn. Meilir has toured with numerous theatre companies including Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Theatr Fran Wen, and Bara Caws.
Personal life
Meilir is the Ambassador for the Children and Young People's Assembly for Wales, Funky Dragon.[2]
References
- 1 2 "BBC North East Wales Showbiz - Rhodri Meilir". Hall of Fame. BBC Wales / North East. Archived from the original on January 17, 2008. Retrieved 2007-12-20.
- ↑ http://www.funkydragon.org/