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Even though he had burned up the London stage for nearly a decade--and appeared in several films--Michael Sheen was not really "discovered" by American audiences until his critically-acclaimed turn as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the 1999 Broadway revival of "Amadeus".
Sheen was born in Newport, Wales, the only son of Irene (Thomas) and Meyrick Sheen. The charming, curly-haired actor grew up a middle-class boy in the working-class town of Port Talbot, Wales. Although his parents worked in personnel, they shared with their son a deep appreciation for acting, with Meyrick Sheen enjoying some success later in life as a Jack Nicholson impersonator.
As a young man, Michael Sheen turned down the opportunity to pursue a possible professional football career, opting to follow in the footsteps of Daniel Day-Lewis and Patrick Stewart by attending the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School instead of university. In his second year, he won the coveted Laurence Olivier Bursary for consistently outstanding performances. While Sheen was still studying, he landed a pivotal role opposite stage legend Vanessa Redgrave in Martin Sherman's "When She Danced" (1991). He left school early to make his West End debut and has been dazzling audiences and critics with his intense and passionate performances ever since. Among his most memorable roles were "Romeo" in "Romeo and Juliet", the title role in Yukio Ninagawa's 1994 Royal Shakespeare Company's staging of "Peer Gynt" and "Jimmy Porter" both in a 1994 regional staging in a 1999 London revival of "Look Back in Anger". A critic from the London Times panned the multimedia production of "Peer Gynt", but praised Sheen for his ability to express "astonishing vitality despite lifeless direction". Referring to Sheen's performance in "Look Back in Anger", Susannah Clapp of The Observer hailed him for his "luminous quality" and ability to be goaded and fiery and defensive all at the same time. Sheen also managed to set critics' tongues wagging with a deft performance in the role of "Henry V", not a part traditionally given to a slight, boyish-looking actor. One writer raved: "Sheen, volatile and responsive in an excellent performance, showed us the exhilaration of power and conquest".
In 1993, Sheen joined the troupe "Cheek By Jowl" and was nominated for the Ian Charleson Award for his performance in "Don't Fool with Love". That same year, he excelled as a mentally unstable man who becomes enmeshed in a kidnapping plot in Mystery!: Gallowglass (1993), a three-part BBC serial that aired in the USA on PBS' "Mystery!" in 1995. The actor nabbed his first feature film role in 1994, playing Dr. Jekyll's footman in Mary Reilly (1996) opposite John Malkovich and Julia Roberts, but that film did not make it into theaters until 1996, a year after Sheen's second movie, Othello (1995), was filmed and released. Perhaps his most memorable big screen role at that point, however, was "Robert Ross", Oscar Wilde's erstwhile lover, in the 1997 biopic Wilde (1997). He would also be seen in the Brit road film Heartlands (2002) opposite Mark Addy.
Hot off the success of "Amadeus", Sheen began racking up even more notable big screen credits, starring opposite Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley and Kate Hudson in The Four Feathers (2002) and landing a major role opposite Kate Beckinsale in the action-horror blockbuster Underworld (2003), along with supporting turns in Bright Young Things (2003), Timeline (2003) and as British Prime Minister Tony Blair in director Stephen Frears' film The Queen (2006). Next, Sheen grabbed good notices played a divorce-embattled rock star, stealing scenes from Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore in the romantic comedy Laws of Attraction (2004).
Back on the stage, the actor earned raves for his performance as "Caligula" in London, for which he won the Evening Standard Award and Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, along with a nomination for the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award.- Director
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Peter Greenaway trained as a painter and began working as a film editor for the Central Office of Information in 1965. Shortly afterwards he started to make his own films. He has produced a wealth of short and feature-length films, but also paintings, novels and other books. He has held several one-man shows and curated exhibitions at museums world-wide.- Actor
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Comic eccentric and gifted raconteur Victor Spinetti was born in Wales on September 2, 1929, the son of Giuseppe Spinetti and Lily (Watson) Spinetti. Educated at Monmouth School, he was initially interested in a teaching degree but turned to acting instead and studied for the stage at the College of Music and Drama in the capital city of Cardiff.
A familiar stage presence in London's West End, his roles included "Expresso Bongo" with Paul Scofield and Leonard Bernstein's "Candide". He also spent six years with Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop. Becoming noticed in some of his more important theater pieces such as "The Hostage," "Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'be," "Henry IV, Parts I & II" and "Every Man in His Humour," Victor's triumphant West End performance in the musical "Oh! What a Lovely War" led to the Broadway stage and both "supporting actor" Tony and Theatre World awards.
In the late 1960s, Victor co-starred in "The Odd Couple" with Jack Klugman when it toured London. A noted performer with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he proved equally adept in theatre musicals, providing delicious villainy as Fagin in "Oliver!" and Captain Hook in "Peter Pan". A theatre director of both legit and musical plays as well, Victor's one man show "A Very Private Diary" played all over the world. At age 70+, Victor remained active under the theatre lights playing Baron Bomburst in the musical version of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in 2003, and Baron Zeta in the operetta "The Merry Widow" in 2004.
Making his film debut with an uncredited bit in the British Behind the Mask (1958), Victor was featured in such films as Sparrows Can't Sing (1963) and The Gentle Terror (1963) before becoming a vital part of the cult "Beatlemania" phenomenon adding to the insanity in three of The Beatles' cinematic vehicles: A Hard Day's Night (1964), Help! (1965) and their hour-long Magical Mystery Tour (1967). While he could be quite dramatic when called upon, it was his comedic character diversions that showed up in such 1960's and 70's films as The Wild Affair (1965), the Burton/Taylor take on The Taming of The Shrew (1967) (as Hortensio), The Biggest Bundle of Them All (1968), Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969), Start the Revolution Without Me (1970), offbeat leads in both the comedy A Promise of Bed (1969) and the crimer Scacco alla mafia (1970), another Taylor/Burton effort Under Milk Wood (1971), Digby: The Biggest Dog in the World (1973), The Little Prince (1974), The Return of the Pink Panther (1975), Meeting Resistance (2007), Voyage of the Damned (1976), Some Like It Cool (1977) and Fiona (1977).
A TV favorite in England, he starred or co-starred in the comedy series Two in Clover (1969) opposite "Carry On" star Sidney James and Take My Wife... (1979). He focused more and more on the small screen into the 1980's with guest spots on such series as "Time of Your Life," "Sweet Sixteen," "Kelly Monteith" and "Bad Boyes," and a third regular TV series role in the comedy An Actor's Life for Me (1991) playing the inept agent of a struggling actor.
An excellent conversationalist and storyteller who briefly extended his talents into writing, Victor's later acting credits included the films Under the Cherry Moon (1986), The Krays (1990) and Julie and the Cadillacs (1999), the TV movies Mistral's Daughter (1984), The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank (1988) (as Van Daan), The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen (1995) and as a voiceover actor (the animated TV series (SuperTed (1983) and The Further Adventures of SuperTed (1989)).
Last seen in a couple of short films in 2006, Victor died on June 18, 2012, age 82, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer the year before. He survived (by 15 years) his longtime partner, actor Graham Curnow, who died in 1997.- Actress
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Annabel Giles was born on 20 May 1959 in Griffithstown, Gwent, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for Firelight (1997), The New Look (1991) and Vox (2010). She was married to Midge Ure. She died on 20 November 2023 in Hove, East Sussex, England, UK.- Shane is a Welsh actor. He is currently playing Chief Hopper in Stranger Things The First Shadow.His career has been both diverse and prolific. Along side work in the Film and TV industry he has appeared in numerous West End Theatre productions and voiced hundreds of VO projects. Working alongside directors including Trevor Nunn, Ridley Scott, Clio Barnard and Rupert Goold, his work has ranged from Arthur Miller's Death of A Salesman at The Lyric on Shaftesbury Avenue to Porgy and Bess at The Royal Opera House, Olivier winning play Piaf with Jamie Lloyd and the Almeida's game changing The Last Days of Judas Iscariot where his portrayal of Butch Honeywell brought him much critical acclaim. His first lead role in Andrew Kotting's visionary film This Filthy Earth challenged the rules and boundaries of the archetypal film making format and laid the foundations for his love of experimental film. His most recent roles have seen a foray into the super hero world in Wonder Woman 1984, the agricultural poverty in Barnard's Dark River and the violent underworld of Ronnie and Reggie Kray as George Cornell in Legend. Always with a strong emphasis on character, he has been involved in the fantastical worlds of The Witcher, Carnival Row, The Bastard Executioner, The Alienist and countless productions for British television, including most recently as the thuggish Rocky in Finders Keepers for Channel 5.
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Jimmy Johnston was born in Newport, Gwent, South Wales, UK. He is known for Oklahoma! (1999), Beauty and the Beast (2017) and Atlantis (2013).- Actress
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Josephine d'Arby was born and raised in South Wales. As a teenager she studied advanced improvisation at the Anna Scher Theatre, London. before moving on to graduate the 3 year acting course at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She has worked extensively in the UK as a TV host and in 1999 became the youngest British woman to then have her own chat show 'Josie' on Channel 5. After presenting on Top of the Pops and the Holiday program both for BBC1, she returned to acting in the lead role of Jodie Finn in the BBC1 drama Mersey Beat, a role in which she stayed for three seasons. Other acting work followed including a role in the Britsh movie 'Blackball' alongside Vince Vaughan.
In 2005 she was able to showcase her character acting skills live on stage in the well-received Vagina Monolouges summer tour. She came into her own as an on screen comedy actress in two major productions, the BBCs surreal but brilliant science spoof 'Look Around You' and has just completed filming on 'Spoons', Channel 4's new comedy sketch show in which along with an ensemble cast, she plays a myriad of outrageous female characters.- Actor
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Brian Hibbard was born on 25 November 1946 in Ebbw Vale, Gwent, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Revolver (2005), Funland (2005) and Little White Lies (2006). He was married to Caroline Bunce. He died on 17 June 2012 in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK.- Laurie Webb was born on 6 May 1924 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), Doomwatch (1970) and Warship (1973).
- Denys Graham was born on 29 June 1926 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Zulu (1964), Festival (1963) and The Dam Busters (1955).
- She has two elder brothers and one elder sister. She has wanted to act from an early age and has appeared in numerous television programs. She played the lead part of Guilia in the Italian film 'Mr. Dog' which was directed by Gianpaolo Tescari and was produced by the Imagine E Cinema production company.
- Matt Johnson was born in 1982 in Caerphilly, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Gavin & Stacey (2007), Get Your Act Together (2015) and I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! NOW! (2002).
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A graduate of The National Film School, Julian Richards wrote and directed three short films; Pirates (1987) (The Starting Out Award at The Celtic Film Festival), Queen Sacrifice (1988) (Best Film at the British Short Film Festival) and Bad Company (1992) (AFI Film Festival official selection). Their success led to employment at the BBC where Richards directed doc-drama A Mutter of Voices (1994) about genocide in Rwanda and Channel 4 Television where he directed twelve episodes of Liverpool soap Brookside (1982). In 1994 Richards was hired by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment to adapt the novel "Calling All Monsters" to screenplay. Two years later he returned to the UK to write and direct his debut feature Darklands (1996), a conspiracy horror about paganism and human sacrifice (Melies D'Argent for Best European Fantasy Film 1997). Richards second feature, conspiracy thriller Silent Cry (2002) was awarded The Gold Remi at Worldfest Houston and his third feature The Last Horror Movie (2003) won The Melies D'Argent for Best European Fantasy Film 2005 . Richards followed up with coming-of-age thriller Summer Scars (2007) which won two BAFTA Cymru Awards and Charles Dickens's England (2009) starring Sir Derek Jacobi in a documentary about the life of iconic British author Charles Dickens. In 2011 Richards returned to the US to direct Shiver (2012), a psychological thriller starring Danielle Harris and John Jarratt for Image Entertainment. In 2017 Richards directed psychological horror Daddy's Girl (2018) starring Costas Mandylor and Jemma Dallender which won Best Director at Fantasporto, and in 2018 he directed paranormal horror Reborn (2018) starring Barbara Crampton, Michael Pare and Chaz Bono which won 15 awards including Best Sci-Fi Feature at Another Hole In The Head. In 2019 Richards directed the Bad Santa segment in Christmas horror anthology Deathcember (2019)- Hume Dawson was born in Cwmbran South Wales to an African father and a Yorkshire mother. Her early years were spent in her father's native country of Sierra Leone, settling first in Freetown, and later in Kenema. She visited Yorkshire on and off as a child and settled permanently when she was 11 years old. From then on she attended Holmfirth High School and retains strong links with this area. In her first career I trained as a hairdresser and owned two salons in Huddersfield. She then sold these two successful businesses before doing a 2 year BTEC course in Performing Arts at Barnsley Electric Theatre. From here she successfully auditioned for higher level drama courses and went on to train at Capitol Theatre (Manchester Metropolitan University). She has always worked with youth drama groups, and her first job out of university was a two year contract running the Youth Theatre at the Palace Theatre, Redditch - she also took over as Acting Artistic Director whilst they searched for somebody to take the post permanently, directing main house productions in addition to her usual duties. Her work as an actor has dovetailed with directing and leading workshops. She has extensive television experience, including a regular role for two series in BBC TV's drama "Bodies" and four series of "The Four o-Clock Club". She also appeared in Victoria Wood's sitcom dinnerladies (1998). She is married to Matthew and has one daughter.
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William Parker was born on 19 October 1951 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for Loving (1983), The Waltons (1972) and The Fourth Protocol (1987).- Actor
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Spotlight Pin- 2055-5612-9943, Playing Age between: 24- 36, Thomas was born in Newport, South Wales and relocated to Cardiff to study at Cardiff Met University (2011- 14). He developed a love of performing from his time with Everyman Theatre Group (2016- 17) and subsequently went on to found Lily Production Company (2016- 17) where he has performed for and worked with the likes of Michael Bogdanov and Simon Futty. Thomas has trained extensively in serial forms of hand to hand combat and has since teamed up with Rick Manning and The Flashing Blades Stunt Team. Thomas is now enjoying the role of Co-Director and founder of Time & Space Production (2017- )- Actor
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George Winter was born in 1953 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Scum (1979), Knights of God (1987) and The Lonelyhearts Kid (1984). He has been married to Christine Winter since 1981. They have four children.- Actor
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James Dean Bradfield was born on 21 February 1969 in Newport, Gwent, South Wales, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Sweet Sixteen (2002), I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007) and Dirty Weekend (1993). He has been married to Mylene Halsall since 2004.- Director
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Ryan is a BBC Broadcast and BAFTA (Wales) nominated filmmaker. After completing his MA at the Int. Film School, Wales, Ryan was selected for the prestigious Skillset "New Entrants" scheme, which saw him work on numerous TV and film productions.
His first short, "Hidden Animals" was broadcast on SKY and selected for the London Short Film Festival, amongst others. This saw him selected for the BBC scheme "It's My Shout", showcasing new directing talent in 2010, and his short "The Shirt" was broadcast on BBC 2 in December of that year.
In 2010 he co founded dotMOV, an independent production company based in Cardiff, which has produced a number of award wining films for clients such as the NHS and local charities and NGO's. In addition, in 2011 he produced the BAFTA nominated and Raindance selected short film Funday.
In 2012 he began his role as Producer on his first feature length documentary, "Pretty Village" and he has recently begun development on a number of other projects- Neil Kinnock was born on 28 March 1942 in Tredegar, Gwent [now Blaenau, Gwent], Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Drop the Dead Donkey (1990), Tracey Ullman: My Guy (1984) and That's Television Entertainment (1986). He was previously married to Glenys Kinnock.
- Philip Blaine was born on 6 June 1934 in Pontypool, Gwent, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for The Sandbaggers (1978), To Be the Best (1991) and Only Fools and Horses (1981). He died on 4 October 2015 in Stockwell, London, England, UK.
- Raymond Llewellyn was born on 15 August 1928 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), Mystery!: Cadfael (1994) and The Newcomers (1965).
- Danielle Bird was born in 1989 in Caerphilly, Gwent, Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for Now You See Me 2 (2016), Goodbye (2010) and Holby City (1999).
- Daniel Hawksford was born in 1980 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Another Me (2013), Torchwood: Monthly Range (2015) and National Theatre Live: Nye (2024).
- Aaron Ramsey was born on 26 December 1990 in Caerphilly, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Tony Tango (2015), UEFA Champions League (1992) and Emirates Cup 2013 (2013).
- Helen Adams was born on 30 May 1978 in Cwmbran, Gwent, Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for Celebrity Fear Factor UK (2004), Dance Workout with Helen (2001) and Big Brother's Little Brother (2001).
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Jeff Banks was born on 17 March 1943 in Ebbw Vale, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is known for Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008), The Clothes Show (1986) and Children in Need (1992). He is married to Sue Mann. They have two children. He was previously married to Sandie Shaw.- Composer
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Adam Harvey was born on 24 June 1983 in Newport, Gwent, South Wales, UK. He is a composer and producer, known for In This Room (2012), The Last Boy (2019) and Animus (2009).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Liam Hobbs was born on 13 December 1991 in Newport, Gwent, South Wales, UK. He is an assistant director and producer, known for Franklin's Brain (2017), Six Feet Under (2013) and Sunnyside (2016).- Brendan Barry was born on 22 October 1918 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic (1978), BBC Play of the Month (1965) and Doctor Who (1963). He died in March 2011 in Clapham, London, England, UK.
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Adam Llewellyn was born on 5 March 1989 in Ebbw Vale, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is a writer and director, known for Bernard & Knives (2012), Knives (2011) and Big Girl (2010).- Nigel Pulsford was born on 11 April 1963 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Bush: Greedy Fly (1997), Bush: Cold Contagious (1997) and Bush: Personal Holloway (1997). He has been married to Judith Rose since 20 July 1996.
- Abigail Welsford was born on 30 March 1991 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK.
- Lee Walker was born on 11 February 1976 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK.
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Gavin Sims was born on 23 March 1980 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Worm, Double Top (2012) and Stella (2012).- Visual Effects
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Elliesse Cuniff was born on 24 October 1995 in Newport, Gwent, South Wales, UK. Elliesse is known for War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).- Lauren Price was born on 25 June 1994 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK.
- Bill Stephens was born on 26 November 1901 in Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Dick Whittington and His Cat (1937), Red Peppers (1938) and Charley's Aunt (1938). He was married to Anne Bolt. He died on 9 December 1949 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK.
- Clive Jenkins was born on 11 June 1951 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Tom Grattan's War (1968), BBC Play of the Month (1965) and The Golden Age (1967).
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Reilly Featherstone is a Welsh/British actor & musician from Newport, South Wales. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Acting at UWTSD, training under Dave Ainsworth & Lynne Seymour, among others. After having the opportunity to star in a theatre production of RAGE by Simon Stephens, directed by Peter Doran; Reilly graduated in 2020, receiving a 1st-Class Honours.- Edna Hazell was born on 13 September 1902 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for Saint Joan (1946) and The Fish and the Angel (1953). She died in 1993 in Poole, Dorset, England, UK.
- Beatrice Marsden was born on 1 January 1877 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for My Brother Jonathan (1948), Passing Shadows (1934) and The Ghost of Rashmon Hall (1948). She was married to William Lemmon Ward (actor). She died on 17 November 1954 in Finsbury, London, England, UK.
- Nichole Bird was born in 1989 in Caerphilly, Gwent, Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for Now You See Me 2 (2016), Zoe (2018) and Holby City (1999).
- Lillian Mason was born on 20 November 1874 in Pontypool, Gwent, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for You're Fired (1919) and The Valley of the Giants (1919). She was married to Edmund Kennedy. She died on 28 January 1953 in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK.
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Louisa Cavell was born in Gwent, Wales, UK. She is known for Doctor Who (2005), The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013) and Country Pie (2016).- Actress
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Frances Keyton was born on 5 September 1991 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Keeping Faith (2017), Sorinne (2012) and Grave Error.- Director
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James Hayman was born on April 21st in Newport, Wales. He studied at Monmouth School before moving onto Crosskeys College to study media and then onto the University of South Wales to study Film & Video. Meanwhile creating videos consistently on YouTube as one half of Flawless Films. He took time out to travel New Zealand, working at Mainland TV for a short period as well, before returning to the UK and progressing with Flawless Films, now moving towards, Flawless Action Design.- Darren Morgan was born on 3 May 1966 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK.
- Helen Cleaves was born in 1952 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for The Foundation (1977), Angels (1975) and Shoestring (1979). She has been married to Stephen Lyons since 1977. They have two children.
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Kelly Passaro was born on 16 March 1988 in Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for V vs V, The Lost Viking (2018) and Dragon Kingdom (2018).