Hywel Simons

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Hywel Simons
Born (1970-02-10) 10 February 1970 (age 56)
Alma materLondon Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
OccupationActor
SpouseSarah 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

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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

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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

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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

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