Llŷr Evans (, born 1968), also known as Llŷr Ifans, is a Welsh actor.

Career

Llyr Ifans is best known for appearing opposite his brother

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in the cult film, '' Twin Town'', in 1997. A sequel with the suggested title ''Swansea Al Akbar'' was mooted but the plans were abandoned in 2011. In September 2007, Ifans appeared at Clwyd Theatr Cymru 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

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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 '' Twin Town''. Both speak

and English. Llŷr is married to

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'' Daily Post (Liverpool)''. Retrieved 10 September 2013. Ifans is a supporter of

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. "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) *'' Twin Town'' (1997) (as Llŷr Evans) *'' Very Annie Mary'' (2001) (as Llŷr Evans) *''Yr Heliwr'' ('' A Mind to Kill''): ** ''Bloodline'' episode (1995) (as Llŷr Evans) ** ''Engineer'' episode (2002) (as Llŷr Evans) *''Y Syrcas'' (The Circus) (2013)

References

External links

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