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- Catherine Zeta-Jones. (Welsh Actress Who is Known for Her Versatility) 213 99 Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities. Birthdate: September 25, 1969. Sun Sign: Libra.
- Gareth Bale. (Welsh Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Winger) 304 71 Listed In: Sportspersons. Birthdate: July 16, 1989. Sun Sign: Cancer. Birthplace: Cardiff.
- Anthony Hopkins. (Known for His Role as ‘Hannibal Lector’ in Jonathan Demme's ‘The Silence of the Lambs’) 217 72 Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities. Birthdate: December 31, 1937.
- Roald Dahl. (One of the World's Greatest Authors) 270 79 Listed In: Writers. Birthdate: September 13, 1916. Sun Sign: Virgo. Birthplace: Llandaff. Died: November 23, 1990.
Mar 29, 2024 · From groundbreaking scientists to acclaimed actors and writers, here are the 13 most famous people from Wales and their remarkable contributions: 1. Sir Anthony Hopkins. Source: Elena Torre.
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Jul 2, 2014 · The 50 Greatest Welsh Men and Women of All Time. They are the men and women whose achievements have shaped history and whose names will resonate for centuries to come, not just in Wales but...
List of the most famous Welsh in history, with famous, important and notable Welsh hand-picked by our team of editors and ranked by popularity.
- Dawn French (The Vicar of Dibley) via GIPHY. Dawn French is a Welsh actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her roles in the British sitcoms “The Vicar of Dibley” and “French and Saunders.”
- Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl is one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time, known for his imaginative stories and quirky characters. Both of his parents were Norweigan but they lived in Cardiff where his father was involved in the shipping industry at Cardiff Docks (now Cardiff Bay).
- Tom Ellis (Lucifer Morningstar) via GIPHY. Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor best known for his lead role in the popular TV show Lucifer. He’s also appeared in the BBC TV show Miranda.
- St Patrick (the Patron Saint of Ireland) St Patrick is known as the Patron Saint of Ireland and is celebrated all across the world on St Patrick’s Day when people put on huge parades, dress up as green leprechauns, and drink Guinness in honour of the patron saint.
Sep 7, 2022 · A new interactive map shows you the notable person born in your hometown – ranked based on details from their Wikipedia page. It allows you to zoom in on anywhere in Wales – or indeed, the world – to discover who the most famous person from that area is.
Oct 12, 2021 · There are plenty of famous folk who have Welsh blood running through their veins that you probably didn't know about - and frankly more people need to know this about them. Some are Welsh-born...
