Gareth Pierce
| Gareth Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Gareth Pierce Pwllheli, Wales |
| Occupation | Actor |
Gareth Pierce is a Welsh actor. In 2006, Pierce was named in the Top 50 most eligible bachelors list by Company Magazine.[1][2]
Acting
Pierce is perhaps best known for his roles as Osian James in the S4C TV-series Caerdydd (five series, 2006–2010) and Lenny Mack in Sky 1's Stella (two series, 2013-2014). He has also acted in S4C series such as 35 Diwrnod,Y Gwyll, Cara Fi, Alys, Pen Talar, Cowbois ac Injans and soap Pobol y Cwm.[1] He appeared in the second series of Y Pris in 2009 as skinhead Nicky.[1] Further English-speaking appearances include Hinterland, Mr Selfridge, Hollyoaks and Chosen.
In 2013 Pierce played George of Clarence in The Globe's acclaimed production of 'Henry VI.[3]
In 2014 Pierce starred as Brian, the local GP, in the S4C romantic comedy-drama Cara Fi.
In March 2016, it was announced Pierce would be joining the regular cast of BBC1's Ordinary Lies for its second series. [4]
Partial filmography
TV
| Year | Title | Character | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | Stella | Lenny Mack | Sky 1 | series 2-3 |
| 2014 | Cara Fi | Brian Phelps | S4C/BBC iPlayer | |
| 2016 | Ordinary Lies | Karl Sheldon | series 2 |
Music
In 2008 Gareth Pierce (drums) and Matthew Wall (vocals and "all other creative input and multi-instrumentalisation") start the band Hafaliadau = Equations.[5] Owain Taylor-Shaw (bass) joins in April 2008,[6] followed by Mark Flanagan (guitar).[6] The debut album was released in November 2008.[7] As of March 2009 the band showcases twelve tracks free for download.[8]
Public appearances in 2009 included the Sŵn festival, the Eisteddfod, St David's Hall, and Barfly.[9] In November 2009 the band announced on their MySpace site that a gig at Cardiff bar Gwdihŵ (billed together with Llwybr Llaethog, Sibrydion and El Parisa) would be their last.[9]
Discography
"Hafaliadau = Equations" (7 November 2008) Recordiau Cartref[6]
- Dewch Gyda Ni
- Ymlaen
- I Don't Mind
- Gwerthu Fy Hun
- One Way Street
- Codi Dy Galon
- Diflannu
- Bywyd Crwydrol
- Heb Ti Mae'r Byd Yn Torri I Lawr
- Das Instrumental
- C'est Tout
- Burning Down The Houses
- Fy Nhynnu I I Lawr
- It ain't easy
"Rarities!" (2009) Recordiau Cartref[9]
- Another Girl
- Burning Down The Houses
- We Can Get Over This
- Diflannu (Sessiwn BBC)
- Bring Me Down
- It Ain't Easy
- When All Is Said And Done
"Yr Hogy Glas" (2009) Recordiau Cartref[9]
- Fy Nhynnu I I Lawr
- Byd Bach Wen
- Seibiant
- Y Gwir
References
- 1 2 3 "Caerdydd Homepage". Retrieved 2008-04-09.
- ↑ "Welsh hopefuls for Hunk of the Year". News Wales (GoHolidays.net). 2006-04-27. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
- ↑ http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/theatre/whats-on/globe-theatre/henry-vi/
- ↑ http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-03-30/griff-rhys-jones-matt-di-angelo-and-kimberley-nixon-to-star-in-ordinary-lies-series-two
- ↑ "hafaliadauequations on MySpace". Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- 1 2 3 "hafaliadauequations on MySpace". Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- ↑ "Caneuon Newydd / New Songs". 2008-06-07. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- ↑ "hafaliadau=equations". Retrieved 2009-03-24.
- 1 2 3 4 "Equations/Hafaliadau". 2010-01-12. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
External links
- Gareth Pierce at the Internet Movie Database
- Equations/Hafaliadau on MySpace (formerly http://www.myspace.com/hafaliadauequations) (dead link)