Geraint Wyn Todd (born 8 August 1979) is a

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actor, originally from Pontypridd in the South Wales Valleys. He has played several major roles in

dramas and comedies, most notably in ''

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'' (2006-2007), ''

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'' (2011-2012) and '' Pobol y Cwm'' (2011-2019) Played the councillor in BBC series The Pact

Career

Todd started his acting career when in school, with parts on television programmes such as ''Halen yn y Gwaed'' (''Salt in the Blood''), ''Pam Fi, Duw?'' (''Why Me, God?'') and a small part in '' Pobol y Cwm''. From 1997 to 2000 he attended the University of Wales in Cardiff, where he pursued a double major in History and

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. Although

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was always a passion, he said, he was aware of the difficulty that some actors have in finding work, so he determined to complete his degree as a backup plan. During his final year at university he played a role in "Y Palmant Aur". He worked steadily in acting thereafter and says that because of the enjoyment he got from it, after a year of earning his living as an actor he had decided that it was definitely what he wanted to do in life. After graduation Todd worked on a variety of Cardiff drama series from 2000 to 2002, such as "A Mind to Kill", "Y Tŷ" ''(The House)'', "The Bench" and "Iechyd Da". He also voiced a number of radio

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s and spent a month going round the schools of Wales with a theatre education tour, on behalf of the

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''(Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru)'', in order to promote reading amongst young people. He also had the opportunity to present two series of a music and travel programme called "Bicini" which won the Young People's Award at the

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''(Féile na Méan Ceilteach)'' in 2001. In March 2002 he filmed "Xtra", a soap, in North Wales, returning briefly to Cardiff in early 2003 to do ''Triongl'' ''(Triangle)'', a three-part dramatic series, then went back north for a second series of ''Xtra'' before moving back to Cardiff in late 2003. In 2004 he worked with a friend, Gareth Bryn Evans, on a short film, "Waking Sleep", with a

version made at the start of 2005. The film was also screened at the

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. He also worked on a drama series called ''Amdani'' and voiced a Welsh version of the popular Japanese anime ''Beyblade'', of which a second series was recorded in early 2005. Todd then played the leading role as David Manning (Manny) in ''

'', a Welsh

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broadcast on

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in October 2006 and March 2007. He also played the role of

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in the 2008 television show ''Herio'r Ddraig''. Todd joined the cast of '' Pobol y Cwm'' in 2011 as regular character Ed Charles. He also portrayed teacher Steffan Young in drama ''

'', from the end of series 1 through series 2 (2011-2012). Todd is also a professional photographer. He lives in Cardiff with his wife and their sons.

References

External links

Official website
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Todd, Geraint 1979 births Living people Alumni of Cardiff Metropolitan University People from Pontypridd Welsh male soap opera actors Welsh male television actors Welsh-speaking actors People educated at Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg Welsh photographers