Gareth David-Lloyd
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| Gareth David-Lloyd | |
| Birth name | Gareth Lloyd |
| Born | 1981 Bettws, Newport, South Wales |
| Notable roles | Ianto Jones in Torchwood. |
Gareth David-Lloyd is a Welsh actor best known for his role as Ianto Jones in the British science fiction television programme Torchwood.
David-Lloyd was born in Bettws, Newport.[1] His first acting role was as a robot in a junior school play. As a teenager, Gareth joined the Gwent Young People's Theatre in Abergavenny, where he was a contemporary of the actor Matthew Woodyatt and the singer Nia Lynn. Whilst there, he appeared in several plays, including Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera and Henry V, in which he took the title role. When former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock saw the young David-Lloyd performing at Monmouth Castle, he became his patron, eventually giving him £250 to use towards his acting career.[1]
Whilst studying at Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys, David-Lloyd appeared in various local stage productions at the Dolman Theatre in Newport and the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff.
David-Lloyd went on to train at the National Youth Theatre, before moving to London to pursue his acting career.[1][2] David-Lloyd's parts have included Sebastian in Twelfth Night on stage,[2] plus appearances in television programmes such as Absolute Power, Casualty, Rosemary & Thyme and The Bill.
David-Lloyd returned to Wales for the filming of his first regular television role in Torchwood. In the 2004 comedy/drama Mine All Mine, written by Torchwood creator Russell T. Davies, he played a character named Yanto Jones.[3]
David-Lloyd is one year into a part-time degree in philosophy from the Open University.[2] He met his girlfriend, Sara Lloyd Gregory, while filming Torchwood; she played the role of Carys in the episode "Day One". [2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Smith, Lizzie. "Gareth stars in Dr Who's dark, sexy spin-off", South Wales Argus, 2006-05-12. Retrieved on 2006-10-19.
- ^ a b c d BBC Television (2006-10-18). Why Torchwood's Gareth's home from home. Press release. Retrieved on 2006-10-19.
- ^ Mine All Mine: Episode 5. TV.com. Retrieved on 2006-10-29.
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