Talfryn Thomas, actor with a connection to Wales (Swansea)

Talfryn Thomas

Numerous roles in Welsh drama and some popular TV series too, appared in The Avengers, The Saint, Dr Who and in the much loved BBC comedy series 'Dad's Army' as Private Cheeseman. He also appareed on Kenn Dodd's radio and TV shows. Talfryn can also be seen supporting The Two Ronnies, a very popular BBC TV show of the 1970's and 80's. Talfryn died of a heart attack in November 1982.

Connection: Born in Swansea, 1922

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comment by:qunvat
Who was he in 'Dads Army'?

comment by:Pentregethin
My father was a cousin of Talfryns. I recall he told me that Talfryn was a rear gunner on a bomber that crashed in the war following this Talfyn had 'shell shock' and initially took up amateur dramatics to help his recovery. Best wishes with the biography.

comment by:hikone
I'm sure i first saw him as a kid on a children's TV show before seeing him in Dads Army. He played a cracking character, ok maybe stereotypically Welsh but absolutely brilliant. What a shame he didn't get more credit. Oh well, perhaps we're lucky with what we did get.




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