Robert Gwilym

Robert Gwilym (born 2 December 1956), sometimes known as Bob Gwilym, is a Welsh actor.[1]

Robert Gwilym was born in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, where his family owned a chain of lingerie shops. His brother, Mike Gwilym, also made his name as an actor.

Gwilym has appeared on television in a large range of shows, including The Bill, Ultimate Force, Soldier Soldier, Coronation Street, London's Burning, Dancing at Lughnasa, and The Professionals. In 1990 he appeared in a single episode of Casualty, before returning in the regular role of Max Gallagher from 1998 to 2002. His radio work includes playing Corporal Carrot in the BBC Radio 4 adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel Guards! Guards!

He starred opposite his brother, Mike Gwilym, in On the Black Hill (1987), based on Bruce Chatwin's novel.[2]

in 2013, he played the role of Frank Bowman in Ian Rankin's debut play Dark Road.[3]

References

  1. โ†‘ Official website
  2. โ†‘ Profile, imdb.com; accessed 12 June 2020.
  3. โ†‘ "Ian Rankin's Dark Road, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh". independent.co.uk. The Independent. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.