About Dafydd Hywel
Lived 1945 – 2023 (aged 77). Dafydd Hywel was a British television actor, film actor and stage actor.
Dafydd Hywel (4 December 1945 – 23 March 2023) was a Welsh actor who worked extensively in television roles and films in both Welsh and English medium since 1969. He is best known for playing Glen Brennig in the Sky1 TV comedy drama series Stella.
Dafydd also narrated Video 125s 'The Cambrian Coast' Railway Drivers Eye View Video in 1988.
On 23 March 2023, it was announced that Hywel had died at the age of 77.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 1986 Coming Up Roses Trevor Welsh with English subtitles 1984 Yr Alcoholig Llon Alun 1987 Milwr Bychan Sargeant Crane 1992 Rebecca's Daughters Rhodri Hughes 1992 The Christmas Stallion Christopher Howard
TV Year Title Role Notes1978 Off to Philadelphia in the Morning Henry Parry 1989–1991 We Are Seven Jamesy James 2010–2013 The Indian Doctor Ceri Joseph 2012–2017 Stella Glen Brennig 2019 The Crown Shopkeeper Season 3, episode 3 "Aberfan"
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dafydd Hywel?
Welsh actor and director (1945-2023)
When was Dafydd Hywel born?
Dafydd Hywel was born on 4 December 1945 in Garnant.
When did Dafydd Hywel die?
Dafydd Hywel died on 23 March 2023 in Ammanford.
What was Dafydd Hywel's occupation?
Dafydd Hywel was a television actor, film actor and stage actor.
What nationality was Dafydd Hywel?
Dafydd Hywel was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dafydd Hywel. https://biography.guide/dafydd-hywel/
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