Llŷr Ifans (, born 1968) is a

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actor.

Career

Llyr Ifans is best known for appearing opposite his brother

Rhys Ifans Rhys Ifans (; born Rhys Owain Evans; 22 July 1967) is a Welsh actor and musician. He was the frontman of Welsh rock music bands the Peth and Super Furry Animals. As an actor, he is best known for his roles in ''Notting Hill'' (1999), ''Kevin & ...

in the cult film, ''

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'', in 1997. A sequel with the suggested title ''Swansea Al Akbar'' was mooted but the plans were called off in 2011. In September 2007, Ifans appeared at

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in their production of ''A Toy Epic'', which ran at the

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venue and then was taken on a short tour around Wales. He also appeared in the short

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television drama ''S.O.S. Galw Gari Tryfan''. In 2015, Ifans gave "an enjoyably louche performance as the town's resident middle-aged delinquent, Nogood Boyo" in the S4C film of

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's ''Under Milk Wood''.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of actor

who appeared with him in the film ''

''. Both are

speakers. Llŷr is married to law expert law expert D'Arcy O'Reilly. Ifans is a supporter of

Welsh independence Welsh independence ( cy, Annibyniaeth i Gymru) is the political movement advocating for Wales to become a sovereign state, independent from the United Kingdom. Wales was conquered during the 13th century by Edward I of England following the ki ...

. "Our industry, culture and economy have suffered greatly – but there is no point looking back at the injustices of the past," he said. "It is time for us to show the world that we are a modern and confident country, that we are proud of our bilingualism and are ready to take the next big step towards independence. It's inevitable that we will make mistakes along the way but we will learn from them as they will be our own mistakes, and we won't have to suffer as a result of the mistakes and patronising attitudes of others".

Selected filmography

*''Ymadawiad Arthur'' (Arthur's Departure) (1994) *''

'' (1997) (as Llŷr Evans) *''

Very Annie Mary ''Very Annie Mary'' is a 2001 musical-comedy film, written and directed by Sara Sugarman and starring Rachel Griffiths and Jonathan Pryce. It is a coming-of-age tale, set in south Wales, about a woman in her 30s who lives with her verbally abus ...

'' (2001) (as Llŷr Evans) *''Yr Heliwr'' (''

A Mind to Kill ''A Mind to Kill'' is a Welsh television police detective series, that developed from a feature-length pilot episode first broadcast in 1991. The series stars Philip Madoc as protagonist DCI Noel Bain. Four series were broadcast between 1994 a ...

''): ** ''Bloodline'' episode (1995) (as Llŷr Evans) ** ''Engineer'' episode (2002) (as Llŷr Evans) *''Y Syrcas'' (The Circus) (2013)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ifans, Llyr 1968 births People from Ruthin Living people Welsh male film actors Welsh male television actors Welsh-speaking actors