Gareth David-Lloyd
Gareth David-Lloyd | |
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 Gareth David-Lloyd at The Television & Movie Store, Norwich, England, on 6 December 2008. | |
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Gareth David-Lloyd (born 28 March 1981) is a Welsh actor best known for his role as Ianto Jones in the British science fiction television programme Torchwood.
Early life
Born Gareth David Lloyd 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 and The Dolman Youth Theatre in Newport, where he was a contemporary of the actor Matthew Woodyatt and the singer Nia Lynn. While there, he appeared in several plays, including Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera and Henry V, in which he played the title role. When former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock saw the young David-Lloyd performing at Monmouth Castle, he sent him £250 to use towards his acting career.[1]
Early theatre work
While studying at Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys, Gareth David-Lloyd appeared in various local stage productions at the Dolman Theatre in Newport and the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff.
National Youth Theatre
Gareth went on to train at the National Youth Theatre, before moving to Reading to pursue his acting career with The Rep College.[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. In Casualty he played the character 'Darell'.
Torchwood
Gareth David-Lloyd returned to Wales for the filming of his first regular television role in Torchwood, in which he plays Ianto Jones. His character has been awarded cult icon status by the TV website Digital Spy. In Torchwood he becomes Captain Jack's love interest in series 2. He appeared in the Doctor Who episodes "The Stolen Earth" and "Journey's End".
In the 2004 comedy/drama Mine All Mine, written by Torchwood creator Russell T Davies, he played a character named Yanto Jones. [sic][3]
Other work
Gareth is one year into[update] a part-time degree in philosophy and psychological studies from the Open University.[2]
Gareth recorded a number of M.R. James Ghost Stories entitled Tales of the Supernatural.
Blue Gillespie
Gareth also fronts the heavy blues band Blue Gillespie (previously known as A Breath of Blue Fire). The band participated in Sex, Wales, and Anarchyon April 20, 2008 and Orgee on May 3rd, 2008 at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff. [2] Their first EP, Cave Country was released in December 2008.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Smith, Lizzie (2006-05-12). "Gareth stars in Dr Who's dark, sexy spin-off". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 2006-10-19.
- ^ a b c d "Why Torchwood's Gareth's home from home" (Press release). BBC Television. 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2006-10-19.
- ^ "Mine All Mine: Episode 5". TV.com. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
- ^ "Gareth David-Lloyd - Blue Gillespie". Gareth David-Lloyd.com]. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-18.
External links
- GarethDavid-Lloyd.co.uk - official website
- Gareth David-Lloyd at IMDb
- Fantom Films - recent audio work
- Torchwood - official Torchwood website
- Last.fm - Blue Gillespie on Last.fm