Dylan Thomas-Smith
Dylan Thomas-Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dylan Thomas-Smith 6 November 2004 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Television | G'wed |
Dylan Thomas-Smith is an English actor from Merseyside, best known for his performance in G'wed. In 2025, he was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.
Career
He is from Prenton in Birkenhead, on Merseyside.[1][2] In 2024, he appeared in Channel 4 mystery crime drama series The Gathering.[3]
Since 2024, he has portrayed the character Reece on Liverpool-set television sitcom G'wed, broadcast on ITV2. His character has been described as the show's "antihero" and a "potty mouthed scally".[4] The series became the most watched comedy on ITVX since Changing Ends, with 4.9 million streams on the platform.[5] In August 2024, he won Best Breakthrough Performance at the Edinburgh TV Awards.[6] In March 2025, he was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.[7][8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Gathering | Oscar | 3 episodes |
| 2024–present | G'wed | Reece | Lead role |
References
- ↑ "G'wed actor wins breakthrough award at Edinburgh TV Awards". Wirral Globe. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ Paton, Ryan (2 February 2025). "ITV G'wed star Dylan Thomas-Smith's life changed forever after he answered the phone in the shower". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ "Channel 4 The Gathering: Full cast list and when it's on TV". Times and Star. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about the new Liverpool comedy drama G'wed". the Guide Liverpool. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ Chapman, Stephen (18 April 2024). "Liverpool comedy becomes ITV2's second most watched show". ProlificNorth. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ "Edinburgh TV Awards announces 2024 winners". Comedy.co.uk. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ "Baby Reindeer leads Bafta nominations". Televisual. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ "Bafta TV awards 2025 nominations: full list". The Guardian. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.