List of famous film actors and actresses from Wales, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Wales has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Welsh screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Wales and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.
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This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Welsh actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Wales?"
You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Wales in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Welsh film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.1
Anthony Hopkins
The Silence of the Lambs, ThorBirthplace: Margam, United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America, United Kingdom
Height: 5'8"
Parents: Richard Arthur Hopkins, Muriel Anne Hopkins
Children: Abigail Hopkins
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins (born 31 December 1937) is a Welsh actor, director, and producer.... more2
Christian Bale
The Dark Knight, Batman BeginsBirthplace: Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Height: 6'0"
Parents: Gloria Steinem, Jenny James, David Bale
Children: Emmeline Bale
Christian Charles Philip Bale (born 30 January 1974) is a Welsh actor who is known for his... more3
Richard Burton
The Longest Day, Where Eagles DareBirthplace: Pontrhydyfen, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Edith Maude Jenkins, Richard Walter Jenkins
Children: Kate Burton, Maria Burton, Liza Todd Burton, Jessica Burton
Richard Burton, (; born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a... more4
Jonathan Pryce
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, BrazilBirthplace: Carmel, Flintshire, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales
Height: 1.88
Parents: Isaac Price, Margaret Ellen Price
Children: Phoebe Pryce, Patrick Pryce, Gabriel Pryce
Jonathan Pryce (born John Price; 1 June 1947) is a Welsh actor and singer. After studying at... more5
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Chicago, High FidelityBirthplace: Swansea, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Height: 1.69
Parents: Patricia Fair, David James Jones
Children: Cameron Douglas, Carys Zeta Douglas, Dylan Michael Douglas
Catherine Zeta-Jones (; born 25 September 1969) is a Welsh actress. Born and raised in... more6
John Rhys-Davies
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingBirthplace: Ammanford, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Height: 1.85
Parents: Mary Margaretta Phyllis Jones, Rhys Davies
Children: Maia Davies, Ben Davies, Tom Davies
John Rhys-Davies (born 5 May 1944) is a Welsh actor, voice actor and producer, known for his... more7
Terry Jones
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of BrianBirthplace: Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Height: 5'8"
Children: Bill Jones, Sally Jones, Siri Jones
Terence Graham Parry Jones (February 1, 1942 - January 21, 2020) is a Welsh actor, writer,... more8
Michael Sheen
Gladiator, Alice in WonderlandBirthplace: Newport, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales
Height: 1.75
Parents: Irene Sheen, Meyrick Sheen
Children: Lily Mo Sheen
Michael Christopher Sheen (born 5 February 1969) is a Welsh actor. After training at London's... more9
Rhys Ifans
The Amazing Spider-Man, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part IBirthplace: Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales
Height: 6'2"
Parents: Beti Wyn Davies, Eirwyn Evans
Rhys Ifans (Welsh pronunciation: [r̥ɨːs ˈivans]; born Rhys Owain Evans; 22 July 1967) is a... more10
Ray Milland
Dial M for Murder, Love StoryBirthplace: Neath, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United States of America
Height: 6'1"
Parents: Alfred Jones, Elizabeth Annie Jones
Children: Daniel Milland, Victoria Milland
Ray Milland (born Alfred Reginald Jones, 3 January 1907 – 10 March 1986) was a Welsh-American... more11
Desmond Llewelyn
Goldfinger, GoldenEyeBirthplace: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Parents: Mia Llewelyn, Ivor Llewelyn
Children: Ivor Llewelyn, Justin Llewelyn
Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn (; 12 September 1914 – 19 December 1999) was a Welsh actor, best... more
12Georgia Mackenzie
Possession, FranklynBirthplace: Abergavenny, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, England
Parents: Colin Mackenzie
Children: Purdy Coyle
Georgia Mackenzie (born 19 May 1973) is a British actress. Mackenzie's notable screen credits... more13
Glynis Johns
Mary Poppins, While You Were SleepingBirthplace: Pretoria, South Africa
Nationality: Wales, South Africa
Height: 5'4"
Parents: Alyce Steele, Mervyn Johns
Children: Gareth Forwood
Glynis Johns (born 5 October 1923) is a retired Welsh stage, television and film actress,... more14
Ioan Gruffudd
Titanic, Black Hawk DownBirthplace: Llwydcoed, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Height: 1.8
Parents: Gillian Gruffudd, Peter Gruffudd
Children: Ella Betsi Janet Gruffudd
Ioan Gruffudd (Welsh: [ˈjɔan ˈɡrɪfɪð] (listen); born 6 October 1973) is a Welsh actor. He... more15
Matt Ryan
Layer Cake, FlypaperBirthplace: Swansea, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Parents: Steve Evans, Maria Evans
Matthew Darren Evans (born 11 April 1981, Swansea, Wales), known professionally as Matt Ryan,... more16
Keith Allen
Trainspotting, The OthersBirthplace: Gorseinon, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Height: 1.67
Parents: Edward Charles Owen
Children: Lily Allen, Teddie Allen, Alfie Allen, Rebecca Allen, Sarah Owen
Keith Howell Charles Allen (born 2 September 1953) is a Welsh actor and television presenter.... more17
Roger Rees
The Prestige, Robin Hood: Men in TightsBirthplace: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America, United Kingdom
Parents: William John Rees, Doris Louise Rees
Roger Rees (5 May 1944 – 10 July 2015) was a Welsh actor and director, widely known for his... more18
Kate Burton
Big Trouble in Little China, 127 HoursBirthplace: Geneva, Switzerland
Nationality: Wales, Switzerland, United States of America
Parents: Richard Burton, Sybil Williams
Children: Charlotte Ritchie, Morgan Ritchie
Katherine Burton (born September 10, 1957) is a Swiss-born Welsh-American actress, daughter of... more19
Kenneth Griffith
The Lion in Winter, A Night to RememberBirthplace: Tenby, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Parents: Emily Griffiths, Ernest Griffiths
Children: Eva Griffiths, Polly Griffiths, David Griffiths, Jonathan Griffiths, Huw Griffiths
Kenneth Griffith (born Kenneth Reginald Griffiths, 12 October 1921 – 25 June 2006) was a Welsh... more20
Luke Evans
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Clash of the TitansBirthplace: Aberbargoed, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Height: 6'0"
Parents: David Evans, Yvonne Evans
Luke George Evans (born 15 April 1979) is a Welsh actor. Evans began his career on the stage,... more21
Shefali Chowdhury
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceBirthplace: Birmingham, England
Nationality: Wales
Height: 1.63
Shefali Chowdhury (Bengali: শেফালী চৌধুরী; born 20 June 1988) is a British actress of... more22
Robert Pugh
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Kingdom of HeavenBirthplace: United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Robert Pugh (born 11 October 1950) is a Welsh actor, known for his many television... more23
Stanley Baker
Zulu, The Guns of NavaroneBirthplace: Ferndale, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales
Children: Glyn Baker, Martin Baker, Adam Baker, Sally Baker
Sir William Stanley Baker (28 February 1928 – 28 June 1976) was a Welsh actor and film... more24
Mervyn Johns
Scrooge, Moby DickBirthplace: Pembroke, United Kingdom
Nationality: Wales
Children: Glynis Johns
David Mervyn Johns (18 February 1899 – 6 September 1992) was a Welsh film and television... more25
Hugh Griffith
Ben-Hur, Oliver!Birthplace: Marian-glas
Nationality: Wales
Parents: Mary Griffith, William Griffith
Hugh Emrys Griffith (30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh film, stage and television actor.... more
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