Gareth David-Lloyd

Gareth David Lloyd (born 28 March 1981), known professionally as Gareth David-Lloyd, is a Welsh actor, writer and singer, best known for his role as Ianto Jones in the British science fiction series Torchwood (2006–2009). He also voices the character Solas in the Dragon Age games.

Early life David-Lloyd was born in Bettws, Newport. His first acting role was as a robot in a junior school play. As a teenager, he joined the Gwent Young People's Theatre in Abergavenny and The Dolman Youth Theatre in Newport. While there, he appeared in several plays, including Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera and Henry V, in which he played the title role. David-Lloyd studied Performing Arts at Crosskeys College in South Wales. When former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock saw the young David-Lloyd performing at Monmouth Castle, he sent him £250 to use towards his acting career. His debut album, Synesthesia, was released in May 2010. His second album, Seven Rages of Man, was released in May 2012.

Acting While studying at Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys, David-Lloyd appeared in various local stage productions at the Dolman Theatre in Newport and the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff. David-Lloyd went on to train at the National Youth Theatre before moving to Reading to pursue his acting career with The Rep College. David-Lloyd's parts have included Sebastian in Twelfth Night on stage. In 2005, David-Lloyd began a part-time degree in philosophy and psychological studies with the Open University.

In 2010 David-Lloyd appeared in an episode of the long-running ITV series The Bill, first aired on 21 January 2010. He also appeared as Dr. John Watson in 2010 direct-to-DVD film Sherlock Holmes by The Asylum. He appeared in the pantomime Cinderella at the Charter Theatre Preston, playing the character of Prince Charming.

David-Lloyd also appeared in Casimir Effect, an independent short feature, starring as Dr. Robert Cameron. This film began shooting in early 2010 and was released on 12 December 2011. The production company has said this is a proof of concept which will see Casimir Effect developed into a TV series.

In June 2011, David-Lloyd appeared as a main character in the Syfy movie Red Faction: Origins based on the video games. Later in 2011, David-Lloyd appeared in a season 3 episode of the SyFy show Warehouse 13 titled "3...2...1..." as an agent of Warehouse 12 in the 1890s, partnered with H. G. Wells.

On 30 October 2012, David-Lloyd began appearing on Holby City as Rhys Hopkins, a role he played until January 2013.

In November 2018, David-Lloyd began appearing on BBC One medical drama Casualty as Joshua Bowers.

He is the voice of Solas in the Dragon Age games.

Personal life David-Lloyd married Gemma James in 2010. The couple have a daughter, Lily, and a son, Eli. David-Lloyd uses he/they pronouns.

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