Marc Rhys (born Marc Alun Williams; September 8, 1988 in Bridgend, South Wales), is a professional actor and one of the recipients of the 2016 Ian Charleston Award. The youngest son of teachers Nevin and Jean Williams. Trained as an actor in London's Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts graduating with a 2:1 in 2011.

Early life

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During education at Pencoed Comprehensive School, Rhys (Williams) showed a talent for sport, playing professional football for Cardiff City FC and Wales Under 21s as well as representing Great Britain in TAGB Tae Kwon Do at the 2006 World Championships - reaching the Quarter-Finals.

Alumni of Bridgend Youth Theatre, Welsh National Opera, National Youth Dance Wales and ATSLI casting.

Career

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Awards and nominations

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Nominated for the Ian Charleson Award in 2016 for his role of Christian in Cyrano de Bergerac. Winner of the John Thaw Bursary in 2010.

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References

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  1. ^ "Sell A Door Theatre Company  » Alice in Wonderland". selladoor.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Marc Rhys - IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Spotlight: MARC RHYS". spotlight.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Marc Rhys, actor". mandy.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Action To The Word | Home". actiontotheword.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
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