Marc Rhys
Early life
Marc Rhys, the youngest son of teachers Nevin and Jean Williams. Trained as an actor in London's graduating with a 2:1 in 2011.
During education at Pencoed Comprehensive School, Rhys showed a talent for sport, playing professional football for Cardiff City FC and Wales Under 21s as well as representing Great Britain in at the 2006 World Championships - reaching the Quarter-Finals.
Alumni of , Welsh National Opera, and .Career
- Theatr Clwyd's production of "Cyrano De Bergerac" playing Christian opposite Steffan Rhodri. Directed by for which he was nominated for the Ian Charleson Awards sponsored by The National Theatre and The Sunday Times.
- Nollywood feature film directed by . Playing the role of Kevin, the romantic lead - shot in Lagos, Nigeria.
- 's feature film directed by . Appearing as Tommy opposite a star studded Welsh cast, including , and .
- Sky 1's award winning series Stella starring Ruth Jones
- "The Wish of My Heart" with Welsh National Opera performed for his Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
- A run of TV movies on ITV and BBC with "It's my Shout" Films - Bone Orchard, A Night on the Tiles, Down, They Might be Giants and Pleasure Park - with Owen Teale, Richard Harrington, Jan Anderson and Rachel Isaac.
- British Film Institute 48 Hour short listed "Accumulation".
- The Viking Epic "" playing the lead role of "Erik Jora" filmed in Snowdonia, Wales. Entered into the 2016 Berlin Film Festival
- Dark comedy "The Two Dogs" starring Desperate Housewives' Gale Harold. Filmed in Los Angeles.
- "Mission Impossible" with Future Cinema, playing the lead role of Ethan Hunt playing opposite Elizabeth Hurley.
- 's multi-award winning production of "" touring to Norway & Singapore.
- Creator of the role Lord Arthur Holmwood in 's rock opera production of "Dracula".
- "Alice in Wonderland" with SellaDoor at Greenwich Theatre.
- BAFTA Cymru award winning "Cymru Fach"
- Wales Theatre Company's "A Child's Christmas in Wales" as part of the to mark Dylan Thomas' centenary.
Awards and nominations
Nominated for the Ian Charleson Award in 2016 for his role of Christian in Cyrano de Bergerac.
Winner of the John Thaw Bursary in 2010.
