Hywel Simons
Hywel Simons | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 February 1970 |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Sarah Tansey (2005–present) |
Hywel Simons (born 10 February 1970) is a Welsh actor from Porthcawl, Wales. He is best known for playing Sergeant Craig Gilmore in the long-running ITV police drama The Bill (2001–2004).
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Simons was born and raised in Porthcawl, Bridgend County Borough, Wales. He developed an interest in acting while a pupil at Porthcawl Comprehensive School before studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[1]
Career
[edit | edit source]Simons made his television debut in 1993 as oil-rig worker Wilf Granelli in the drama series Roughnecks. He later appeared in Little Britain as Glynn, a gay vicar featured in scenes with the character Dafydd Thomas. His other credits include appearances in Dreamland (2023) and BBC’s Wolf (2023).
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Simons married actress Sarah Tansey in August 2005. He enjoys wood carving and uses a lathe to make bowls out of driftwood he finds on beaches.[1]
References
[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]- Hywel Simons at IMDb
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