Geraint Owen
Geraint Owen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 |
| Died | 11 July 2009 (aged 43) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Politician |
| Notable credit | Pobl y Cwm |
| Family | Rhodri Owen (brother) |
Geraint Owen (1966 – 11 July 2009) was a Welsh actor and politician.
Career
Acting career
Owen acted in the Welsh-language soap Pobol y Cwm from 1991 to 1996. Owen voiced Joram in the 1999 movie, The Miracle Maker.
Political career
Owen was a councillor for Plaid Cymru and had stood in assembly and parliamentary elections, contesting the Neath constituency in the 2005 election. Owen came second to Peter Hain in the election.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-1996 | Pobl y Cwm | PC Rod Phillips | |
| 1996 | Testament: The Bible in Animation | The voice of the Lord | S1, E4: Elijah |
| 1999 | The Miracle Maker | Joram |
Personal life
Owen was the elder brother of TV presenter Rhodri Owen. In 2009, he was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and received a 12 month driving ban.[1] Owen died on 11 July 2009, at the age of 43.[2]
References
- ^ "Former soap star convicted of drink-driving". Wales Online. 29 March 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Sudden death of ex-soap actor, 43". BBC News. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
External links
- Geraint Owen at IMDb