About Gwenlyn Parry
Lived 1932 – 1991 (aged 59). Gwenlyn Parry was a British screenwriter and playwright.
William Gwenlyn Parry (8 June 1932 – 5 November 1991) was a Welsh dramatist, the author of several plays in Welsh, including Saer Doliau, Ty ar y Tywod (1968), Y Ffin (1973), Panto, Sal and Y Tŵr (1978).
Early life Parry was born in the Welsh slate-quarrying village of Deiniolen, Caernarfonshire (Gwynedd). He created and co-wrote the comedy series Fo a Fe with Rhydderch Jones.
Family Parry was married twice, first to Joy and then to Ann Beynon. He had two daughters from his first marriage and a son and a daughter from his second. He died in the Cardiff area of South Wales in 1991. He is buried in Macpela, Penygroes, Gwynedd.
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Who was Gwenlyn Parry?
Welsh dramatist (1932–1991)
When was Gwenlyn Parry born?
Gwenlyn Parry was born on 8 June 1932 in Deiniolen.
When did Gwenlyn Parry die?
Gwenlyn Parry died on 5 November 1991.
What was Gwenlyn Parry's occupation?
Gwenlyn Parry was a screenwriter and playwright.
What nationality was Gwenlyn Parry?
Gwenlyn Parry was British.
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