- John Ogwen
John Ogwen is a Welsh actor.
Best known to British audiences for his starring role in the
1978 drama series "Hawkmoor", and appearances in thetelevision series "The District Nurse " and the "Doctor Who " serial "Revelation of the Daleks ", Ogwen has been a stalwart ofWelsh language television and film since the early 1970s. He has also written plays, presented documentary series and recorded readings of Welsh-language works.In 2004 he was awarded a BAFTA Cymru Special Award for his contribution. [http://www.bafta-cymru.org.uk/english/awards/awards.php?year=2003&page=8]
He was born and raised in Sling, Bethesda,
North Wales , and studied English and Welsh atBangor University . When told "You'll have to make up your mind whether you want to be a nationalist or an actor", he replied, "I'll be a bit of both."He has a keen interest in football, and played as a striker for
Bangor City F.C. when still in the 6th Form at school. Today he is a keenEverton F.C. supporter.He is married to
Maureen Rhys , a Welsh actress. In they past they have frequently worked together in productions.Films
*"Blood Circle" (
1994 )
*"Oed yr Addewid" (2002 )
*"Eldra" (2002)Television
*"Hawkmoor" (
1978 )
*"The District Nurse" (1984 )
*"Doctor Who" (1985 )
*"Tylluan Wen" (1997 )
*"Belonging" (2005 )External links
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/gogleddorllewin/enwogion/adloniant/pages/johnogwen.shtml A profile (in Welsh)]
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