Richard Lynch (Welsh actor)

Richard Lynch is a Welsh television and film actor best known for playing the character of Garry Monk[1][2] in S4C's long-running Welsh-language soap Pobol y Cwm.

Richard Lynch
Born
Wales, UK
OccupationActor
Years active1986–present

Early life

Lynch is an alumnus of Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen, a Welsh Medium comprehensive school near Pontypridd. He graduated with in Drama from Aberystwyth University in 1987.[3]

Career

Lynch first came to prominence in the 1986 Karl Francis' film Milwr Bychan playing young soldier Will Thomas.[4][5] Further film appearances include Branwen (1994), Darklands (1996), The Proposition (1997), and Y Mabinogi (2003).[6] Lynch starred in numerous television productions and series, including The Christmas Stallion (1992), The Lifeboat (1994), Tales from Pleasure Beach (2001)[6] and Hinterland/Y Gwyll.

In 2013 Lynch was awarded a Fellowship of Aberystwyth University.[3]

Partial filmography

References
  1. "Pobol Y Cwm Characters". BBC. 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  2. "Don't mind your Ps and Qs: Richard Lynch". Wales Online (Western Mail). 27 October 2010. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  3. "Actor Richard Lynch honoured". Aberystwyth University. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  4. "Milwr Bychan". IMDb. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  5. "Milwr Bychan/Boy Soldier". Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru The National Library of Wales. 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  6. "Richard Lynch (II)". IMDb. Retrieved 27 March 2010.


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