Gareth Pierce

Gareth Pierce is a Welsh actor. In 2006, Pierce was named in the Top 50 most eligible bachelors list by Company Magazine.[1][2]

Acting

Pierce is perhaps best known for his roles as Osian James in the S4C TV-series Caerdydd (five series, 2006–2010) and Lenny Mack in Sky 1's Stella (two series, 2013–14). He appeared in such S4C series as Y Gwyll, Cara Fi, Alys, Pen Talar, Cowbois ac Injans and soap Pobol y Cwm.[1] He appeared in the second series of Y Pris in 2009 as skinhead Nicky.[1] Further English-speaking appearances include Hinterland, Mr Selfridge, and Hollyoaks.

In 2013 Pierce played George of Clarence in The Globe's acclaimed production of Henry VI.[3] In 2014, Pierce starred as Brian, the local GP, in the S4C romantic comedy-drama Cara Fi.

In March 2016, it was announced Pierce would be joining the regular cast of BBC1's Ordinary Lies for its second series. [4]

In 2020 Pierce played Gavin Moss, son of Philip Moss, in the BBC Radio 4 series The Archers.[5]

Partial filmography

TV
Year Title Character Production Notes
2013-2014StellaLenny MackSky 1series 2-3
2014Cara FiBrian PhelpsS4C/BBC iPlayer
2016Ordinary LiesKarl Sheldonseries 2

Music

In 2008 Gareth Pierce (drums) and Matthew Wall (vocals and "all other creative input and multi-instrumentalisation") start the band Hafaliadau = Equations. Owain Taylor-Shaw (bass) joins in April 2008, followed by Mark Flanagan (guitar). The debut album was released in November 2008. As of March 2009 the band showcases twelve tracks free for download.[6]

Public appearances in 2009 included the Sŵn festival, the Eisteddfod, St David's Hall, and Barfly. In November 2009 the band announced on their MySpace site that a gig at Cardiff bar Gwdihŵ (billed together with Llwybr Llaethog, Sibrydion and El Parisa) would be their last.

Discography

"Hafaliadau = Equations" (7 November 2008; Recordiau Cartref)

  1. Dewch Gyda Ni
  2. Ymlaen
  3. I Don't Mind
  4. Gwerthu Fy Hun
  5. One Way Street
  6. Codi Dy Galon
  7. Diflannu
  8. Bywyd Crwydrol
  9. Heb Ti Mae'r Byd Yn Torri I Lawr
  10. Das Instrumental
  11. C'est Tout
  12. Burning Down The Houses
  13. Fy Nhynnu I I Lawr
  14. It ain't easy

"Rarities!" (2009; Recordiau Cartref)[7]

  1. Another Girl
  2. Burning Down The Houses
  3. We Can Get Over This
  4. Diflannu (Sessiwn BBC)
  5. Bring Me Down
  6. It Ain't Easy
  7. When All Is Said And Done

"Yr Hogy Glas" (2009; Recordiau Cartref)[7]

  1. Fy Nhynnu I I Lawr
  2. Byd Bach Wen
  3. Seibiant
  4. Y Gwir

References
  1. "Caerdydd Homepageurl". Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  2. "Welsh hopefuls for Hunk of the Year". News Wales (GoHolidays.net). Archived from the original on 11 April 2001. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  3. "Henry VI/Shakespeare's Globe". shakespearesglobe.com. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  4. "Griff Rhys Jones, Matt Di Angelo and Kimberley Nixon to star in Ordinary Lies series two". radiotimes.com. 30 March 2016.
  5. "The Archers 30/04/2020". BBC. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  6. "hafaliadau=equations". 24 March 2009. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  7. "Equations/Hafaliadau". 12 January 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2010.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.