Gareth David-Lloyd
Actor
UK
Biography:
Gareth David-Lloyd was born in Bettws, Newport. His first acting role was as a robot in a junior school play. As a teenager, Gareth joined the Gwent Young People's Theatre in Abergavenny, appearing in several plays including Macbeth and Henry V, in which he played the title roles. When former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock saw the young Gareth performing at Monmouth Castle, he sent him 250 pounds to use towards his acting career.
Whilst studying at Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys, he appeared in various local stage productions at the Dolman Theatre in Newport and the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff. He went on to train at the National Youth Theatre, before moving to Reading to pursue his acting career with The Rep College. His roles have included Macheath in The Threepenny Opera, Sebastian in Twelfth Night on stage and his early appearances in television programmes such as Absolute Power, Casualty, Rosemary & Thyme and The Bill.
Gareth returned to Wales in 2006 for the filming of his first regular television role, Ianto Jones in Torchwood, appearing in 30 episodes out of 31 in series 1 - 3. This role recently lead to him being dubbed a science fiction cult hero by SFX magazine. He has since worked with James Moran (Torchwood and Doctor Who writer) on the innovative web drama Girl Number 9.
Outside of screen and stage work, Gareth has undertaken recordings of a number of MR James and HP Lovecraft short stories, as well as a Torchwood audiobook, short story reading and radio plays for the BBC.
Gareth is also interested in writing, directing and producing, and recently worked as executive producer for the film Casimir Effect, in which he also played the lead.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
- Comic Con Liverpool 2024 - November 9-10, 2024 in Liverpool, UK
- MegaCon Live Manchester 2024 - July 27-28, 2024 in Manchester, UK
- London Anime & Gaming Con 2024 - February 16-18, 2024 in London, UK
- MegaCon Live Dublin 2024 - January 20-21, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland 2023
- Cardiff Anime & Gaming Con 2023 - September 9-10, 2023 in Cardiff, UK
- MegaCon Live Birmingham 2023 - March 25-26, 2023 in Birmingham, UK 2022
- Wales Comic Con: Telford Takeover 2022 - December 3-4, 2022 in Telford, UK 2021
- Wales Comic Con: Telford Takeover 2021 - November 20-21, 2021 in Telford, UK
- Cardiff Anime & Gaming Con 2021 - September 18-19, 2021 in Cardiff, UK 2020
Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2020 - October 31 - November 1, 2020 in Birmingham, UKConvention CancelledWales Comic Con: Telford Takeover 2020 - August 22-23, 2020 in Telford, UKConvention CancelledBirmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2020 - August 1-2, 2020 in Birmingham, UKConvention PostponedWales Comic Con: Telford Takeover 2020 - April 25-26, 2020 in Telford, UKConvention Postponed 2019- Wales Comic Con: Telford Takeover 2019 - December 7-8, 2019 in Telford, UK
- Nor-Con 2019 - September 28-29, 2019 in Norwich, UK
- Film & Comic Con Cardiff 2019 - September 7-8, 2019 in Cardiff, UK
- Preston Comic Con 2019 - August 31, 2019 in Preston, UK
- London Film & Comic Con 2019 - July 26-28, 2019 in London, UK 2018
- Wales Comic Con 2018 - December 1-2, 2018 in Wrexham, UK
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Brisbane 2018 - November 9-11, 2018 in South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Adelaide 2018 - November 2-4, 2018 in Wayville, South Australia, Australia
- Hal-Con 2018 - October 26-28, 2018 in Halifax, NS
- Heroes & Villains Fan Fest London 2018 - May 26-27, 2018 in London, UK
- Wales Comic Con 2018 - April 21-22, 2018 in Wrexham, UK
- Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland 2018 - March 2-4, 2018 in Cleveland, OH, USA 2017
Wizard World Comic Con Winston-Salem 2017 - December 1-3, 2017 in Winston-Salem, NC, USAConvention CancelledWizard World Comic Con Peoria 2017 - November 3-5, 2017 in Peoria, IL, USAConvention Cancelled- MCM London Comic Con 2017 - October 27-29, 2017 in London, UK
Wizard World Comic Con Biloxi 2017 - October 13-15, 2017 in Biloxi, MS, USAConvention Cancelled- MCM Scotland Comic Con 2017 - September 23-24, 2017 in Glasgow, UK
- MCM Manchester Comic Con 2017 - July 29-30, 2017 in Manchester, UK
- Con Kasterborous 2017 - June 10-11, 2017 in Huntsville, AL, USA
- Wales Comic Con 2017 - April 8-9, 2017 in Wrexham, UK
- Sci-Fi Weekender 2017 - March 30 - April 2, 2017 in Pwllheli, Wales, UK
- Gallifrey One 2017 - February 17-19, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA, USA 2016
- Pandorica 2016 - November 18-20, 2016 in Bristol, UK
Hurricane Who 2016 - November 4-6, 2016 in Orlando, FL, USAConvention Postponed- Dragon Con 2016 - September 2-5, 2016 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- Utopia 2016 - June 10-12, 2016 in North Leigh, Witney, UK
- Wales Comic Con 2016 - April 23-24, 2016 in Wrexham, UK
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Melbourne 2016 - April 15-17, 2016 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Gold Coast 2016 - April 8-10, 2016 in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia 2015
- Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015 - December 4-6, 2015 in Glendale, AZ, USA
- Wales Comic Con 2015 - November 29, 2015 in Wrexham, UK
Hurricane Who 2015 - October 30 - November 1, 2015 in Orlando, FL, USAConvention Cancelled- Fandomfest 2015 - August 7-9, 2015 in Louisville, KY, USA
- Newcastle Film & Comic Con 2015 - March 28-29, 2015 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK 2014
- Wales Comic Con 2014 - April 27, 2014 in Wrexham, UK
- MegaCon 2014 - March 21-23, 2014 in Orlando, FL, USA
- Con Nooga 2014 - February 21-23, 2014 in Chattanooga, TN, USA 2013
- Hurricane Who 2013 - November 1-3, 2013 in Orlando, FL, USA
- Dragon Con 2013 - August 30 - September 2, 2013 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- ArcadeCon 2013 - July 4-7, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland 2012
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Adelaide 2012 - November 16-18, 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Brisbane 2012 - November 9-11, 2012 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- FanCity 2012 - October 24-28, 2012 in Prague, Czech Republic
- The Greatest Show in the Galaxy 2012 - May 12-13, 2012 in Peterborough, UK
- The Hub 2012 - April 13-15, 2012 in Northampton, UK 2011
- Dragon*Con 2011 - September 2-5, 2011 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2011 - August 11-14, 2011 in Rosemont, IL, USA
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Perth 2011 - June 24-26, 2011 in Claremont, Western Australia, Australia
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Sydney 2011 - June 17-19, 2011 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2010
- Chicago TARDIS 2010 - November 26-28, 2010 in Lombard, IL, USA 2009
- New England Fan Experience 2009 - November 13-15, 2009 in Boston, MA, USA
- Gallifrey One 2009 - February 13-15, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
56 confirmed guest appearances