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Celyn Jones

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  • Writer
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Celyn Jones
An aspiring poet in 1950s New York has his ordered world shaken when he embarks on a week-long retreat to save his hell raising hero, Dylan Thomas.
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Set Fire to the Stars (2014)
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Celyn Jones is a critically acclaimed and award-winning actor and screenwriter, "A writer, performer powerhouse...". He was born and raised on the island of Anglesey, North Wales. His Father was a sailor and Mother a baker. Celyn trained as an actor at the Manchester Youth Theatre and won a scholarship to the prestigious Oxford School of Drama where he received a strong classical training. In his twenties he devoted a significant amount of his time working in education, helping young people strengthen their communication abilities through drama, film and writing. His talent and experience has secured him the reputation as one of the most impressive and versatile character actors of his generation. Lately, his screenwriting has caught the attention of Hollywood, with various projects now in different stages of production and development. He continues to be in demand, working internationally with some of the most talented and respected directors & performers, often more than once, across all platforms. Celyn lives in the UK with his family, is a co-founder of Mad as Birds Films and a proud Welsh ambassador for the children's charity Into Film.
BornJune 4, 1979
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BornJune 4, 1979
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  • Awards
    • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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The Almond and the Seahorse
as Dylan Thomas in 'Set Fire to the Stars'.
Wim Wenders, Alicia Vikander and Celyn Jones. Submergence premiere at San Sebastian, 2017.
Elijah Wood and Celyn Jones
As Levi Bellfield in Manhunt, ITV.
BAFTA Cymru 2019 - Best Actor.
Celyn Jones in Above Suspicion (2009)
Celyn Jones in Set Fire to the Stars (2014)
Celyn Jones
Dylan Thomas Literary Prize 2021
Celyn Jones
BAFTA Cymru 2019.

Known for

Elijah Wood in Set Fire to the Stars (2014)
Set Fire to the Stars
5.8
  • Dylan Thomas
  • 2014
James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander in Submergence (2017)
Submergence
5.4
  • Thumbs
  • 2017
Charlotte Gainsbourg and Rebel Wilson in The Almond and the Seahorse (2022)
The Almond and the Seahorse
5.4
  • Joe
  • 2022
Judi Dench, James D'Arcy, and Eddie Izzard in Six Minutes to Midnight (2020)
Six Minutes to Midnight
5.9
  • Corporal Willis
  • 2020

Credits

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Actor

  • Midas Man
    • Allan Williams
    • In Production
    • 2023
  • Chuck Chuck Baby
    • Gary
    • Post-production
  • Swede Caroline
    • Willy
    • 2022
  • Charlotte Gainsbourg and Rebel Wilson in The Almond and the Seahorse (2022)
    The Almond and the Seahorse
    • Joe
    • 2022
  • Richard Elis, Celyn Jones, Ruhtxjiaïh Bèllènéa, Tom Basden, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Greta Bellamacina, Tanya Burr, and Fabien Frankel in Venice at Dawn (2022)
    Venice at Dawn
    • Detective Symonds
    • 2022
  • Timothy Spall and Phyllis Logan in The Last Bus (2021)
    The Last Bus
    • Dr Martin
    • 2021
  • Luke Treadaway and Bob the Cat in A Christmas Gift from Bob (2020)
    A Christmas Gift from Bob
    • Mick
    • 2020
  • Acrimonious (2020)
    Acrimonious
    • Shaun
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Judi Dench, James D'Arcy, and Eddie Izzard in Six Minutes to Midnight (2020)
    Six Minutes to Midnight
    • Corporal Willis
    • 2020
  • Cokey Falkow and Mike Falkow in In Hope of Nothing (2020)
    In Hope of Nothing
    • Lenard
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Ed Skrein, Hermione Corfield, and Abdullah Ali in Born a King (2019)
    Born a King
    • Winston Churchill
    • 2019
  • Peter Sarsgaard, James Norton, and Vanessa Kirby in Mr. Jones (2019)
    Mr. Jones
    • Matthew
    • 2019
  • Martin Clunes in Manhunt (2019)
    Manhunt
    • Levi Bellfield
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Lisa Brenner, Mark Bonnar, and Nick Blood in Say My Name (2018)
    Say My Name
    • Kipper Jones
    • 2018
  • Doctor Who Infinity: The Lady of the Lake (2018)
    Doctor Who Infinity: The Lady of the Lake
    • Geraint (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2018
  • James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander in Submergence (2017)
    Submergence
    • Thumbs
    • 2017
  • Nicholas Hoult, Michael Shannon, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Tom Holland in The Current War: Director's Cut (2017)
    The Current War: Director's Cut
    • Sherman Quincy
    • 2017

Writer

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg and Rebel Wilson in The Almond and the Seahorse (2022)
    The Almond and the Seahorse
    • screenplay
    • 2022
  • Judi Dench, James D'Arcy, and Eddie Izzard in Six Minutes to Midnight (2020)
    Six Minutes to Midnight
    • screenplay by
    • story by
    • 2020
  • Gerard Butler and Peter Mullan in The Vanishing (2018)
    The Vanishing
    • written by
    • 2018
  • Elijah Wood in Set Fire to the Stars (2014)
    Set Fire to the Stars
    • co-writer
    • 2014
  • Penpals
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2010

Director

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg and Rebel Wilson in The Almond and the Seahorse (2022)
    The Almond and the Seahorse
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Penpals
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2010
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Say My Name
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Say My Name

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Cel Jones
  • Height
    • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • June 4, 1979
    • Anglesey, Wales, UK
  • Spouse
    • Kate DrewSeptember 16, 2006 - present
  • Children
    • Greta Jones
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 2 Articles

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    Celyn is pronounced Kell-Inn.

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