Rhys Williams

Movie Actor

Birthday December 31, 1897

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Swansea, Wales

DEATH DATE May 28, 1969 (71)

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About

Welsh actor best remembered for his role as Dai Bando in the Academy Award-winning 1941 film How Green Was My Valley. He later made guest appearances on television series like Adventures of Superman and Perry Mason.

Before Fame

He was born in Clydach, Glamorgan and began his career as a stage actor.

Trivia

He was originally hired onto How Green Was My Valley to teach Welsh accents to the film's stars but was eventually given an acting role in the film by director John Ford.

Family Life

He was married to Elsie Dvorak and had children named Evan and Tudor.

Associated With

He co-starred in How Green Was My Valley with Donald Crisp, who won an Oscar for his role in the film.